Ooni
Ooni Pizza Steel
Best upgrade for home cooks seeking professional-quality pizza crusts.
Elevate your home pizza game with the Ooni Pizza Steel 13. This durable, commercial-grade stainless steel pizza steel is engineered to transform your home oven into a pizza-making powerhouse. It excels at retaining and distributing heat, ensuring your pizzas cook evenly with a perfectly crisp crust every time. Suitable for all pizza styles, from classic Neapolitan to deep-dish and frozen, it helps you achieve restaurant-quality results. For optimal performance, preheat the steel for at least 30 minutes to enjoy delicious, evenly cooked pizzas in just 6-8 minutes.
$86.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
10
/ 242
#10 in Pizza Stones
Price vs Category Average
+21%
Above average
Dimensions
13.4613.460.2434.234.20.6
/ ” x ” x ” (cm x cm x cm)
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking professional-grade crusts and oven spring
- Bakers wanting a permanent, indestructible kitchen tool
- Busy families needing faster, energy-efficient pizza nights
Who should skip it
- Cooks with limited strength or small storage spaces
- Users preferring low-maintenance, set-and-forget kitchen gear
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for entry-level baking accessories
Performance breakdown
Heat Retention
Superior thermal mass ensures a consistently crisp crust every single time.
Build Quality
Commercial-grade stainless steel construction built to withstand years of high-heat baking.
Baking Versatility
Handles everything from thin Neapolitan to hearty deep-dish with ease.
Ease of Maintenance
Requires manual cleaning and careful upkeep to prevent surface oxidation.
Oven Integration
Optimized dimensions fit perfectly in most standard home oven racks.
Preheat Efficiency
Thirty-minute wait time is necessary to reach optimal baking temperatures.
Key Specs
Dimensions
13.46” x 13.46” x 0.24” (34.2cm x 34.2cm x 0.6cm)
Weight
11.51lbs (5.22kg)
Material
430-grade stainless steel with sand blasted finish
Optimized for conventional oven temperatures up to 527°F/275°C
Preheat steel in oven for at least 30 minutes
Diameter/Width
13.46 inches
Thickness
0.24 inches
Maximum Temperature
527°F
Features
- Achieve evenly cooked crusts with optimal heat retention.
- Suitable for all pizza varieties.
- Transforms home ovens for superior pizza baking.
- Durable, commercial-grade stainless steel construction.
- Designed for use in conventional ovens.
- Requires 30-minute preheat for consistent temperatures.
- Enables quick pizza baking in 6-8 minutes.
- Provides excellent heat retention for a crisp crust.
What customers say
The Ooni Pizza Steel is viewed as an essential upgrade for serious home pizza makers, primarily due to its exceptional heat retention. Customers consistently report a dramatic improvement in crust quality, noting the steel enables standard ovens to achieve the sustained high temperatures needed for crispy, blistered bottoms, often resulting in Neapolitan style results indoors. Its robust construction assures longevity compared to fragile ceramic stones. While the initial cost is higher, dedicated users agree the superior cooking performance justifies the premium price, offering excellent value for those prioritizing quality results. The main drawbacks mentioned are its substantial weight and the slight learning curve for proper maintenance, though these are overshadowed by the transformative cooking capabilities.
Know before you buy
Unlike ceramic stones, which are porous and can crack under thermal shock, this stainless steel surface is highly durable and conducts heat much more efficiently. This allows for a faster, more intense transfer of heat to your dough, resulting in a crispier crust in less time.
No, the Ooni Pizza Steel does not come pre-seasoned and does not require a traditional seasoning process like cast iron. Simply wash it with warm water, dry it thoroughly, and it is ready to use.
Yes, the steel is compatible with both conventional ovens and grills. Just ensure your grill temperature does not exceed the maximum recommended limit of 527°F (275°C).
The steel is not dishwasher safe. To clean, wipe it down with a damp cloth once it has completely cooled; for stubborn residue, you can use a light abrasive pad, but avoid harsh chemicals or soaking the steel in water.
Because steel is dense, it takes time to absorb and stabilize heat. Preheating for at least 30 minutes ensures the entire surface is hot enough to provide that immediate 'oven spring' and crisp bottom crust the moment your pizza touches the steel.
The Ooni Pizza Steel measures 13.46” x 13.46”. It is designed to fit most standard home ovens, but we recommend measuring your oven rack before purchasing to ensure it sits flat and leaves enough room for airflow.
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