Which is the Best Electric Pizza Oven for Home Use 2024?

If you’re looking for the best electric pizza oven for home use you’ve come to the right place. Whether it’s because you don’t have a natural gas line at home for a gas oven or a backyard for a grill top or coal powered pizza oven, an electric one that’s designed for indoor use can be just as good and not at all expensive. Even if you don’t have a lot of counter space, most home electric models are quite compact but can still turn out a 12″ pizza that tastes just as good as the ones from your neighborhood pizzeria.

 

 

Our Top Picks for a Countertop Pizza Oven

 

Are Electric Pizza Ovens Any Good?

The nice thing about having a dedicated pizza oven is that you don’t have to turn on your regular oven and wait a long time for it to preheat. A pizza oven is much more energy efficient than a regular one and doesn’t heat up the kitchen either. It can usually go to a much higher temperature than a toaster oven, which is what is needed to make a nice crispy crust. However, if you only have space for one of these appliances and you like to do a lot of baking, then just go with a toaster oven that comes with a pizza making preset.

If you’re still unsure of the type of indoor pizza oven to get, read on to find out the pros and cons of gas and electric models. If you’ve already decided on choosing an electric one and just want to know which model will be the best electric pizza maker for your needs, skip the first section and go to the one detailing the types of electric pizza makers available or read about the various features to look out for before choosing the right one. After that we list our top rated picks for you to choose from in our electric pizza oven reviews.

Note that the following electric pizza makers all make 11″-16″ pizzas. If you’d like all family members or guests at a party to make their own mini pizzas, take a look at the electric Pizzarette Countertop Mini Pizza Maker.

 

Gas Vs. Electric Pizza Oven

So you know that you need a table top indoor pizza oven and not an outdoor one, but are you still unsure if a gas one or an electric one is the right one for you? Let’s break down the pros and cons of each to help you decide.

Gas Oven Pros: Traditional pizza baking has always been done in gas ovens. The deck or shelf that you place the pizza tray or stone on is heated directly through conduction so that the crust that’s produced is nice and crisp. The radiant heat throughout the oven cavity bakes the rest of the pizza evenly. The traditional taste and crispness of the pizza is hard to replicate in an electric pizza oven even though both can use the same stone, ceramic or brick deck.

 
Gas Oven Cons: The only real disadvantage here is that you need to already have a natural gas hookup in your kitchen or wherever you want to make pizzas, or buy a portable model that can be hooked up to a propane tank. The former is a non-portable option. If you have very limited space, a gas pizza oven is not the smallest option there is either.

 
Electric Oven Pros: An electric pizza oven is similar to countertop ovens that also include a broiler heating element. There will be two heating elements – one on the bottom and one on the top, so baking is more even throughout the pizza.

The biggest advantage with an electric pizza oven is its portability. You can take the oven to wherever you have an electric power point, whether it is to your dining table, outdoor deck or even a picnic site. It is also very compact, whether it is a convection oven or flip-top pizza maker, the latter being the most compact kind there is. If counter space is an issue, you can’t go wrong with choosing this. An electric oven is fairly user-friendly and once you know how long a pizza will take to cook you can set the timer and forget it.

 
Electric oven Cons: All pizzas need to be baked at a consistent temperature from beginning to end. Some electric models require a good amount of pre-heating before you place the pizza in and some heat is lost each time you open the oven door or top. If you have to make several pizzas, you may have to wait a bit in between each to ensure they are cooked properly without over-drying them. There is also a chance that cold spots may develop and cause a bit of uneven heating. Even with a good pizza stone or deck, you won’t get the perfectly crispy crust and traditional flavor with an electric oven.

 

Types of Indoor Electric Pizza Ovens

Traditional Pizza Oven

This is the closest design to a commercial electric pizza oven. It’s usually a rectangular metal box with a shelf or wire rack in the middle and heat radiating from the bottom and top heating elements. Some better models come with a convection fan to circulate the hot air inside for more even cooking. You’ll often find that the shelf is designed like a drawer to make inserting and removing the pizza easier and the front of the drawer acts as the door with the handle like that of a frying pan, so you pull outwards to open the oven. A removable crumb tray at the bottom finishes off the design.

Many commercial kitchens that don’t have much counterspace use several of these stacked one on top of the other so that several pizzas can be made at a time but also at varying times and temperatures. These are especially popular in popup kitchens and food trucks. If you want one for your home, this is a really simple and foolproof electric oven for pizzas as there are no moving parts during cooking and it works a lot like a regular countertop oven but is more energy efficient and quicker to use. You can use this oven for making other snacks as well if you have your own baking tray that can fit on the shelf.

 

Rotating Tray Pizza Oven

A rather new design in electric pizza ovens is a very small appliance where there’s a top and bottom heating element and the pizza fits into a tray insert over the bottom element. The round tray rotates slowly when baking while the top heating element is stationary. Some models have a hinged lid that you close during baking, while others may be completely open. Since the tray sits directly over the bottom heating element, the crust can crisp up pretty well, while the top element ensures that the dough is cooked all the way through. The rotation ensures even cooking, eliminating the problem of cold spots and uneven browning that some electric ovens have.

This type of round electric pizza oven has become the most popular kind in home kitchens because they’re really space and energy efficient and a nice complement to a proper oven for cooking other larger dishes.

 

Clam Shell Fixed Tray Pizza Oven

Very similar to the rotating tray oven, the clamshell fixed tray oven doesn’t have a rotating tray. However, everything else is almost the same with a top and bottom heating element with the pizza sitting on an insert over the bottom element. The hinged lid has to be closed during cooking.

Many of these models don’t have an inbuilt thermostat and are best used for cooking a frozen pizza rather than a fresh dough one. You can still try baking a homemade one but you may need several tries to find the ideal cooking time for it because you can’t adjust the temperature.

This is the most inexpensive option you can get but you can still make a pretty good pizza out of it.

 

Best Electric Pizza Ovens for the Home

Presto Pizzazz Plus Rotating Pizza Oven

Unlike other common pizza ovens, the Presto Pizzazz Plus is neither a conventional nor a clam-shell oven. This unique and top rated countertop pizza oven uses a rotating bottom heating element combined with a small top heating element to give the user an open view of their cooking pizza. This model offers the user a surprising amount of control over their finished product, allowing each heating element to be controlled individually or in unison. With 1235W of power, this pizza oven can save up to 60% of the energy you would normally use heating and using a conventional oven. Unlike conventional ovens, the user has no control over the temperature of this model, however, the pizza maker is designed so that it stops cooking as soon as the built-in timer ends, which can be set to a maximum of 20 minutes and also reset if you want to add more cooking time.

The Pizzazz Plus Rotating Oven can be an excellent choice for cooking fresh or frozen pizza, thick or thin crust, and even rising crust pizza. Because the top and bottom elements can be controlled independently of one another, each cooking cycle can easily be customized to yield a perfect dish. For example, a rising crust pizza can be cooked using the bottom element alone for around 10-12 minutes to ensure the yeast in the dough activates and rises properly and then quickly finished up by using the top element to brown your toppings. Thinner crust pizzas will take less time, while frozen and thick crust pizzas will take longer.

The 13.25 inch baking pan is coated with a non-stick material making clean-up quick and easy. It can accommodate a 7″ to 12″ pizza. The whole appliance is 13.25 inches wide, 9.5 inches high, and 17.5 inches deep and if you want to store it in a cabinet when you’re done with it, the baking pan can be removed and stored separately if you want.

It takes a little bit longer than other models to cook a pizza (15-16 minutes for a nice crispy crust on a regular crust pizza), but for sheer versatility and complete baking control, we rate this product as the best countertop pizza oven to buy for home use.

Pros:

• The most versatility and control for making frozen or fresh, thin, regular or thick crust pizza just the way you like it.
• Will last you many years.
• You can see the progress of the pizza cooking.
• Cooks very evenly.

 
Cons:

• Can be difficult in the beginning to find the perfect settings for each type of pizza you want to cook.
• There’s no “OFF” switch, so you have to unplug it if you want to stop it while the timer is still going.

 

Betty Crocker BC-2958CR Pizza Maker

With 1440W of power, this flip-top pizza oven is designed to be a quick, easy, and energy-efficient way to cook pizzas without having to use a conventional home oven. The Betty Crocker Pizza Maker comes equipped with two heating elements, one found in the top baking plate and the second found on the lower baking plate. Both plates are fixed.

Despite having two heating elements, this pizza maker oven does not feature independent control over each element. In fact, this pizza maker by Betty Crocker does not feature any kind of temperature or time control. Instead, this model has two lights on the top of the appliance. One light indicates that the machine is turned on and pre-heating while the second light indicates when the cooker is fully heated and ready to be used. There is another model with variable temperature control from 70 to 410 degrees F but you can’t control each plate individually.

With 1440W of power, this small appliance reaches a maximum temperature of around 400 degrees Fahrenheit and uses a built-in self-regulating thermostat to maintain a consistent temperature throughout the cooking process and detect when the pizza is done.

This pizza maker is designed to handle both thin and thick-crusted pizzas up to 12″. Additionally, each baking plate is coated with a nonstick coating that will keep both fresh and frozen pizza crusts from sticking to the trays. It should be noted that fresh pizzas will cook more quickly in this table top pizza cooker than frozen pizzas, and that thick crusted pizzas typically take longer than their thin crusted counterparts. That being said, you can expect a thin-crusted fresh pizza to cook in as few as 7 minutes, while thick-crusted or rising crust frozen pizzas can take as long as 15 minutes.

You can make more than pizzas in this appliance too. You can try cinnamon buns, quesadillas, fritatas, pancakes and more.

Overall, this small appliance is convenient to use and great for thin crust and regular crust pies but its design can, unfortunately, lead to a soggy crust near the center of the pizza, when preparing thicker pizzas, particularly if the toppings are on the wetter side.

The Courant 12 Inch Pizza Cooker and Calzone Maker is almost identical to the Betty Crocker model, except that it comes in two colors – red and black.

Pros:

• Cooks your pizzas very fast – 2 minutes to warm up and 8 minutes to cook a frozen pizza.
• Easy to use.
• Easy to clean.
• You can make several things and not just pizza.

 
Cons:

• The standard model needs you to keep an eye on it because there’s no timer.
• No Power button.
• The cooking plates don’t remove for cleaning.

 

Hamilton Beach 31700 Pizza Maker

Hamilton Beach is known for its small products that have some heavy-duty cooking power, and the Hamilton Beach 31700 Pizza Maker fits in very well with their strong reputation. You can cook up a personal pizza quickly and to perfection, no matter what perfection means to you.

While the circular maker is small, rest assured you are able to cook much more in this maker than pizza. Any appliance that lets you cook more than one thing is a bargain.

The nonstick surface can be wiped up quickly after dinner, so you won’t need to spend all evening scrubbing it down. When your pizza is cooking, you can watch it through a small window while it rotates, making sure your pizza is cooking the whole way through. You also don’t have to wait for this pizza oven to heat up either before it’s ready to go.

There is also a timer that lets you control cooking time and it will shut off automatically when the timer goes off so your food doesn’t overcook.

The heating elements are quite thorough and will cook your pizza within minutes. It’ll take much less time than if you were to cook a pizza in a traditional oven. That way, you can make a few pizzas for the family without worrying about spending all night in the kitchen.

Pros:

• The price point is affordable.
• While the oven gets hot fast, it’ll shut off before it gets too hot and when your food is finished cooking.
• The plate rotates for even heating.

 
Cons:

• The pizza plate is somewhat shallow, so you can’t pack on too many toppings.
• Long term durability is suspect.

 

Commercial Chef CHQP12R 12-Inch Pizza Maker

Get a perfect personal pizza with this small circular Commercial Chef CHQP12R 12-Inch Pizza Makerthat lets you change the temperature of both plates between 77 and 401 degrees F to make your pizza cooked just to your liking. It’s also very lightweight and compact in design so you can store it easily in the smallest of kitchens.

The surface is nonstick so you don’t need to add any oils to your food, so you can crisp it up in a healthy way. The pizzas you can make are delicious, but you can also make so much more in this pizza maker, including eggs, quesadillas, and cookies. Even if your food gets messy, the nonstick coating also makes this pizza oven easy to clean up.

The oven takes up 1500 watts of power, warms up within five minutes, and a pizza will cook between 15 to 20 minutes. Furthermore, this pizza maker is very affordable. The pan is quite deep as well, so you can opt for thin or thick crust. This small pizza maker is a perfect starting machine for those who have never used a pizza maker before

Pros:

• The small size and light weight makes this a portable electric pizza oven to take it camping or on trips.
• The price point is perfect for any budget.
• The surface of the plates is very easy to clean.

 
Cons:

• The plates are not removable.
• No Power button or timer.

 

Breville Crispy Crust Pizza Maker

By far the most sophisticated home pizza maker on this list, the 1200 Watts Breville Crispy Crust Pizza Maker is a high end clam-shell model from a brand known for making many high end small kitchen appliances.

While all the above ovens do go to pretty high temperatures for a home pizza oven, the Breville is the best indoor pizza oven for the home kitchen if you’re a serious New York style pizza lover, as it is designed for you to get closer to making a real brick oven kind of pizza. It does so by using a 12″ ceramic stone base that can be heated up to 572F, which is almost how high brick ovens can go to. Not only does it conduct heat quickly but it is also great for even cooking. You turn the dial to put it on and let it preheat, select the appropriate setting for thin, regular or thick crust pizza, slide the dough on, and close the lid.

This electric stone baked pizza oven will automatically adjust cooking time and temperature to turn out the perfect pie in as little as 10 minutes for thin crust and a little more for regular or thick crusts. There’s a viewing window on top so you can see its progress. There is also a “keep warm” setting you can use after it’s done cooking if you’re not ready to eat the pizza immediately.

You can quickly make pizzas one after the other without waiting in between. The space between the baking stone and the top element is not that much so it’s not a good idea to load up with too many toppings or try a rising crust pizza.

Pros:

• You’ll get a crispy evenly cooked pizza bottom every time.
• The overall ambient heat goes up to a very hot 750 degrees.
• It has a temperature control dial.
• Has a viewing window to keep an eye on the cooking.

 
Cons:

• There’s not a lot of space between the heating element and the pizza stone so it’s not good for really thick crust pizzas.
• If you spill some oil or cheese on the stone, it will smoke after making the first pizza.

 

Wisco Industries 421 Pizza Oven

Coming in as one of the pricier models on this list, the Wisco Industries 421 Pizza Ovendefinitely has something of a “commercial” feel to its design and appearance and it can make larger pizzas.

Unlike flip-top pizza makers, this conventional style pizza oven comes equipped with a rack that slides in and out of the maker in a drawer fashion. There is an additional drawer-like apparatus underneath the rack that is designed for easy removal of crumbs and food that may fall while cooking.

The Wisco 421 uses 1500W of power and has a temperature settings dial that goes from 150-500 F and an LCD display. This sleek pizza oven is very intuitive, as you can get it going with just a simple push of a button to let it cook at 450 degrees for 10 minutes. That being said, there is a dial you can use if you want to bake the pizza or anything else for longer. If you let the oven preheat for just a few minutes, you’ll get a delicious pizza, but you can also make so much more in this oven. The oven will auto shut off once the timer goes off so you can set it and forget it.

Having this oven is the perfect excuse to spend more time making pizza from scratch with your family, but it can also transform a frozen pizza into something much more gourmet. What’s nice about this oven is it has two Calrod heating elements to target both the top and bottom of the pizza to make sure your cheese melts and your crust crisps up.

You’ll also be happy to know that this pizza oven is made with high quality stainless steel that meets the best safety standards, so nothing bad will get into your food.

While it may look like this box design is good for stacking multiples of this oven to save space and turn out several pizzas quickly, this particular model does get hot and is not designed for that. There are a pair of standoffs along with heat release vents on the back and two sides.

Pros:

• Perfect size for cooking a 12 inch pizza. The compact design allows for use in a small kitchen.
• The stainless steel exterior is easy to wipe with a damp cloth.
• Its adjustable thermostat and timer makes baking quite a few things very easy.
• Consistent heating throughout.

 
Cons:

• The outside of the oven gets very hot so you have to keep children away from it.

 

Goplus Pizza Oven

The Goplus Pizza maker is another conventional style pizza maker that has a bit of a “commercial” feel to it but costs less than the more established WISCO above and can fit a 12 inch pizza. It is also not quite as sophisticated, but it comes with several similar features for a straightforward pizza making experience. With a drawer style apparatus equipped with a wire rack, this pizza maker is mainly intended for use with frozen pizzas, but you could just as easily cook your own fresh pizzas too.

The wire rack in the GoPlus Pizza Oven is made out of chrome-plated iron and has a lower crumb tray to ensure easy cleanup after any pizza making experience. This model does come with two heating elements. What you will find is a timer that can be set for up to 30 minutes that will automatically shut off the machine when the time is complete.

This pizza maker uses 1450W of power and the body is made of high-quality stainless steel. It is straightforward and will fully cook thin crust frozen pizzas in around 8-10 minutes and original style frozen pizzas in 10-12 minutes. The manufacturer does not provide information for rising crust pizzas, but due to this machine’s utilitarian design, a rising crust pizza should cook fine in this appliance in just slightly more time than a thick crust pizza.

The Continental Electric Professional Series PS75891 Pizza Oven Baker is identical to the Goplus, so take your pick if you’re looking for this style of electric pizza oven for your home.

Pros:

• It has a timer knob.
• Very easy to clean.
• Simple to use.

 
Cons:

• It’s a bit tricky getting the pizza out of the hot oven without a pizza peel.
• There’s no temperature dial.

 

Hamilton Beach Countertop Toaster Oven & Pizza Maker

A kitchen appliance that does more than one thing always feels like a worthy investment. When it comes at this price, it’s bargains on top of bargains. Hamilton beach corners the market for affordable electric countertop ovens like these under $100 toaster ovens. This Hamilton Beach Countertop Toaster Oven & Pizza Maker has the ability to get a thoroughly cooked, 9″ pizza with a crispy crust and melted cheese.

It’s said that this oven will cook about 28% faster than most other electric pizza ovens or toaster ovens, so you can get dinner on the table much faster. You can also save a lot on energy by giving your oven a break without losing out on any precious time with your family trying to get a hot meal completed.

This appliance will serve from morning to night, where you can make toast in the morning and pizza for dinner. It uses an infrared heating system and has a feature for toasting, baking and broiling so you will get a nicely done pizza in a flash, crisp up some chicken nuggets, or cook some juicy meat or fish. In fact, it can take the place of a small electric grill for meat and veggies.

This stainless steel machine is also easy to move around and put away when you need extra counter space. That being said, it won’t take up much counter space at all.

Pros:

• The oven lets you save on energy by being able to cook multiple items in a smaller appliance.
• The machine is easy to clean, and there is even a crumb tray that catches anything that falls.
• The window allows you to see the food while you’re cooking so you can ensure it cooks to your liking.
• It’s inexpensive.

 
Cons:

• The oven gets really hot so you have to be careful when handling it.
• The timer only goes to 30 minutes.
• The oven clicks when cooking, which can be irritating.
• The cord is less than 2 feet long.

 

Nostalgia RTOV2RR Large-Capacity Multi-Functioning Retro Convection Toaster Oven

If you enjoy appliances that do the job they need to do, but also add a little bit of flair to your kitchen, this retro inspired Nostalgia RTOV2RR Multi-Functioning Convection Toaster Oven will be sure to please you. This toaster oven has two racks that will allow you to cook up two 12 inch pizzas for a quick, delicious dinner. While novelty kitchen items tend to be very expensive, this one is quite affordable.

You get a lot out of this 0.7 cubic feet oven, being that it is able to bake, broil, and toast with the ability to change the heat disbursement and temperature to your liking. You can select a temperature between 200 and 450°F and control which heating elements are used. You can set a timer for up to 60 minutes and when the cooking is done, you can switch it to the Keep On function to keep the food warm inside until you’re ready to eat. This makes it perfect for more than just pizza; you can toast up some bread, cook a delicious piece of meat, and lots of sweet treats, for example.

Furthermore, there is much more cooking space within this pizza oven compared to others, meaning you can even fit a casserole in, or make a side to go along with your pizza. There’s also a clear window at the front so you don’t have to open the oven to see your food’s progress.

When your pizza is done, you can pull out the wire racks and the crumb tray to get your appliance all cleaned up in a breeze. Since you probably won’t want to hide this away in the cupboards when you’re done with it, you’ll be happy to know that it’s a lightweight oven that is not too large, so it works well for smaller kitchens.

Pros:

• Offers an energy efficient way to cook all types of foods.
• It adds a sense of personality to a kitchen.
• Cleanup is easy, as the baking pan, wire racks and crumb tray are removable.

 
Cons:

• Doesn’t heat the top and bottom trays evenly.
• It can take a few tries to find the right settings for what you want to bake.

 

What Can you Cook in an Electric Pizza Oven

In addition to cooking pizzas, these are some of the other things you can do with an electric pizza cooker provided that the top heating element allows enough space:

• Cook unleavened bread, like Pita bread. If this is your preferred type of bread then you don’t even have to think about getting a bread machine.
• Warm puff pastry items and small pies.
• Cook readymade frozen snacks.
• Cook tortillas.
• Use your own on top of the oven rack or pan to male fritatas and pancakes.

 

What to Look for in a Countertop Electric Pizza Oven

If you want get the most out of your pizza oven you should ensure that it can accommodate your needs. The following should be taken into account, but you should know that even the best pizza oven won’t make a great pizza if you don’t follow the rules. Want to know what they are? The experts from Bon Appetit’s Test Kitchen share what the most common mistakes are and how not to make them .

Size

Before you choose an electric pizza maker there are a few things to consider to make the choice easier. How small or big should the oven be? While a small oven won’t take up much space in your kitchen, you want to be able to make at least a medium sized 12″ pizza if you have to feed 2-4 people at a time unless you’re OK with making two separate smaller pies one after the other. A clam-shell fixed tray or rotating tray pizza oven is probably the smallest type you can get.

Some traditional pizza oven designs allow you to stack one on top of the other, so if your budget allows and you have enough free space above your countertop, getting two smaller footprint stackable ones is the way to go. You can’t do this with a rotating tray or fixed tray clam-shell oven.

If you occasionally want to have guests over for a pizza party, make sure you choose an oven with a short turn around time between each pie.

 

Types of Pizza it Can Cook

Some inexpensive pizza pie makers can only cook frozen pizzas well so if you intend to make your own dough pick a model that’s designed for that. One with a variable thermostat is preferable too.

Other than that, you don’t always get an oven that can accommodate regular crust and rising pizzas. If the top heating element is set quite low, you can only make thin crust pizzas, which is fine if that’s the only kind you and your family likes. If not, this is one of the first features you should look out for.

 

Versatility

Some pizza ovens can be used to make other quick cooking goodies too, like tarts, savory pastries, etc., in which case, there will be very few times you’ll have to turn on your regular oven. Save that for longer cooking dishes.

 

Temperature Control and Range

Another feature that’s important for versatility is the ability to control the temperature. This can be provided in one of two ways. You can either adjust the temperature or the oven should have two independent temperature controls for the top and bottom heating elements.
That way, anything you make in it will turn out perfectly. You may even need this feature for making regular or rising-crust pizzas from scratch. Thin crust pizzas are more forgiving, so this feature is not as important if you stick to just that type. You’ll likely be able to buy a very inexpensive model in this case too.

However, even if you can’t adjust the temperature, a good pizza oven should be able to go to quite a high maximum temperature. Commercial brick ovens can go to above 600°F. The higher the temperature, the quicker to cook, and the crispier the crust with a nice chewy inside texture. Home electric ovens that are powerful enough should go to at least 400° but 450° to 500°F is even better.

The minimum temperature is not that important if you use the oven only for making pizzas. However, making other food items may need a lower temperature. However, it is not common to find a pizza oven that can go very low. For that you will need a conventional oven.

 

Even Cooking

Not all ovens cook pizzas evenly. While it is nice to have a crisp crust and moist and chewy top and middle, you don’t want a burnt bottom and undercooked top. You also don’t want some edges to get burnt while others are barely browned.

For even baking, a rotating tray oven is a good choice. However, with any type of oven, the top and bottom heating elements should heat consistently and evenly. Some traditional type pizza ovens may require you to rotate the pizza 180° in the middle of baking to achieve that.

 

Material of Baking Plate

Most electric pizza ovens use aluminum or steel baking plates because they heat up fast and distribute heat evenly. The rotating tray and clam-shell type ovens often have a non-stick coating on them to ensure your pizza dough doesn’t stick on it.

A traditional oven will have a wire rack that you put the dough directly on and it may or may not be non-stick coated. If you want you can use your own tray or stone or parchment paper that goes on the rack.

 

Bake Times

A good pizza oven should take very little time to cook the pizza if the temperature at which it’s baking is high enough. A thin crust pizza should take no more than 10-12 minutes. Any longer and that means you’re not going to get the perfectly crispy bottom and chewy but light middle.

However, if you want to use the oven for more than just pizza you should be able to set the cooking time for more than what is needed for a rising crust pizza. Most baked goods, fresh or frozen should be done in 30 minutes. If you need longer then you should probably use a regular oven.

 

Ease of Cleaning

Cleanup should be hassle-free because removing dried on cheese can be difficult from some types of surfaces. Many models of the rotating tray or clam-shell type come with a non-stick coating on the tray to make this job easier. Most of the time it just needs to be wiped clean with a damp cloth. A traditional shelf-type oven usually has a wire rack to put the pizza dough directly on or you can use your own pizza tray or stone. It should come with a removable crumb tray to catch anything that falls.

 

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