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i love the idea of making fresh pizza outside — in reality, it’s often a more elaborate process than i like. the ninja woodfire 8-in-1 outdoor oven makes the pizza-making process the easiest i’ve experienced.
the ninja woodfire isn’t just a pizza maker (as it has eight functions), but that’s why i got it. i’ve tried ooni and gozney pizza makers and eventually made delicious pizza, but there was a learning curve. the woodfire is just electric, and the other ovens can use propane, wood or other cooking methods, so it’s not comparing apples to apples — but i can certainly compare my patience level.
the woodfire is easy to set up and use — just plug in and preheat. it is essentially an oven, but outside. in addition to the oven, i got a stand and pizza peel . overall, the woodfire, though weirdly named as it doesn’t cook with wood or fire, is a fun and functional addition to my outdoor space. read my full review to determine if the woodfire is a good option for you.
what:
ninja woodfire 8-in-1 outdoor oven
where to buy:
ninja
|
amazon
price:
$499
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setting up: from unboxing to preheating, setting up the woodfire is an easy process. the oven comes assembled with all the oven inserts carefully packaged. the stand takes a few minutes to put together. then you just place the oven on the stand, pick which insert you want to use (based on what you’re making) and preheat.
making a pizza: the most difficult part of making a pizza is getting it into the oven. i roll out the dough on my counter and i can count on it getting stuck — no matter how much flour i sprinkle on the surface. then i add the pizza sauce, cheese and toppings and will fight to get it onto the peel. the final fight is getting from the peel to the pizza stone.
cooking the pizza: once the pizza is in the oven, it cooks quickly and evenly. the other pizza makers i’ve used cook with fire, so i would have to rotate the pizza throughout the process — the woodfire cooks evenly without rotation.
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using other settings: the woodfire is an outdoor oven so you can do regular oven things like cook a turkey, bake a pie and dehydrate fruit. it’s extremely effective at all of those functions, but as mentioned, i was after its pizza-making abilities.
favourite feature: the ease of use. i love that it’s electric. as fun as it is to use flames to cook pizza, it’s more finicky. the woodfire preheats easily and cooks evenly. i also love the stand because it’s compact and sturdy.
least favourite feature: in general, i enjoy ninja products — they work well and are competitively priced. however, i’m not a huge fan of the ninja’s aesthetics. the woodfire looks nice, just not as sleek as other pizza ovens.
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recommendation: i’m happy with the woodfire and would recommend it to people who are looking to cook outside — especially pizzas. it’s a medium size, well suited to feed from one to six people, depending on what you’re making. if you’re making pizza, you may need a few rounds of cooking because it’s easiest to cook one at a time.
what:
ninja woodfire 8-in-1 outdoor oven
where to buy:
ninja
|
amazon
price:
$499
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