Toaster ovens come with many different settings that make both cooking and reheating pizzas a possibility. Today we’re going to walk you through the steps to making a pizza using a toaster oven and giving some tips on how to do it properly.
Toaster Oven Pizza-Making Steps
Depending on what kind of toaster oven you own, you may have different setting options from the ones we’re discussing here.
1. The first step to making pizza in your toaster oven is to turn on the bake or convection bake setting. The convection bake option will allow the pizza to cook faster by circulating the heat evenly around the interior of the chamber using a fan.
2. Second, preheat your oven to about 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Third, Take your pizza and place it inside the oven. You can put it on a baking sheet if you want, use a pizza stone, or just put it directly on the rack.
4. Fourth, Let the pizza bake for 5 to 10 minutes, until the crust is golden-brown and the cheese is bubbling.
5. Lastly, Remove the pizza and serve it warm. Make sure to let it cool before eating so you don’t burn your tongue. Then enjoy!
How to Prepare a Homemade Pizza to Make in Your Toaster Oven
Obviously, before you put the pizza in the oven, you’ll need to make the pizza itself. Every kind of pizza that you can make in a regular oven can also be made in a toaster oven, just on a smaller scale.
That’s why toaster ovens are great for singles who don’t have to cook for a large group of people and instead are basically cooking for themselves alone.
You can make a frozen pizza, from-scratch pizza, and even some more creative pizzas.
For example, if you don’t want to make your own dough, try getting your hands on other things that are small and could work reasonably well as pizza dough. Some options include:
- Pita bread
- Regular bread
- Tortillas
- Bagels,
- French bread
- English muffins
The great thing about toaster ovens is that they are faster and more convenient to use than a regular oven, so if you’re just needing a quick snack, you can just throw some sauce and toppings on one of these options, and boom, you’ve got a pizza.
What to Keep in Mind When Using a Toaster Oven for Your Pizza
This doesn’t necessarily just apply to making pizzas using a toaster oven. Really, these are just tips to keep in mind when it comes to toaster ovens in general.
They cook fast.
If you’re used to a regular wall oven, you’ll need to be careful not to burn things when using a toaster oven. They tend to cook food much faster than normal ovens, so if you’re not careful you can end up with something inedible.
Keep an eye on your pizza and make sure it’s not overcooked.
Turn the oven off early to save energy.
Toaster ovens already use significantly less energy than a traditional oven, but turning them off a few minutes before the food is done can help you save a little more. The heat will remain and finish cooking the food.
Final Thoughts on Using Toaster Ovens for Pizza
We hope this article has helped you learn a little bit more about how easy it is to make pizza in a toaster oven. It’s a great way to make a fast, easy meal with whatever ingredients and toppings you have around.
FAQ’S
Can you make frozen pizza in a toaster oven?
Yes, you cook a frozen pizza in a toaster oven. However, you will need to keep an eye on it because toaster ovens typically heat up faster than a conventional oven so you will need to make sure not to burn your pizza. Preheat your toaster oven to 400 degrees. Then place your frozen oven into the toaster oven. Let the pizza cook for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the pizza starts to get golden brown on the top and edges.
