Ninja woodfire pizza oven recipes start with the built-in pizza presets, because the Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Oven is electric, not wood-fired. Its pellets add smoke flavor only, and the official guide lists temperatures up to 370°C (about 700°F) for pizza and roasting.
Begin with the artisan pizza preset for a quick 3-minute pie, then move to Gourmet Roast for roasts and bread. Settings can differ by region, so check the guide that came with your unit.
How the Ninja Woodfire Oven Heats Food and Adds Flavour
The Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Oven is powered by electricity and reaches up to 370°C (about 700°F), while its pellets add smoke without fueling the heat. That difference matters when you plan ninja woodfire pizza oven recipes, because the heat comes from the unit and the pellets only change the taste. For how other electric models behave, see this guide to electric pizza oven temperature.
According to the Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Oven Quick Start Guide (model OO101, Australian edition), the self-igniting smoke box needs only 1/2 cup of pellets to add smoky flavor. The guide says the pellets are not used as fuel, so none of the ninja woodfire pizza oven recipes here need a wood fire.
Two pellet blends are sold for ninja woodfire pizza oven recipes and other dishes. The all-purpose blend uses cherry, maple and oak for a mild, balanced smoke, while the robust blend adds hickory for a richer, classic barbecue flavor.
- Press WOODFIRE FLAVOR after you choose a cooking function, and the flame icon lights up when it is on.
- The flavor cannot be used with TOP HEAT or WARM.
- The smoker function turns the flavor on automatically.
Community recipe collections, such as the Liana’s Kitchen recipe collection, also describe the oven as electric. The recipe page gives no temperatures or times, so the manual is the better source for settings.
This page uses the Australian edition of the guide. US listings may name the pizza presets differently and the US guide could not be read, so confirm the presets and times in the manual that came with your unit.
Ninja Woodfire Pizza Oven Recipes: Presets and Dough
The oven offers five pizza presets for ninja woodfire pizza oven recipes: ARTISAN, THIN, PAN, FROZEN and CUSTOM, and each one sets the cook time for you. Only the CUSTOM preset lets you change the temperature.
To use a preset for ninja woodfire pizza oven recipes, turn the left dial to PIZZA, then use the right dial to choose the preset. Preheating takes about 8 to 25 minutes depending on the preset, and the oven remains on for up to one hour after a cook so you can cook back to back.
For homemade dough in ninja woodfire pizza oven recipes, the guide uses 500 g of 00 flour, 1 teaspoon (3 g) of active dry yeast, 1 tablespoon (10 g) of salt and 300 ml of warm water at 35 to 40°C. Mix the salt and water first, add the flour and yeast, knead for 5 to 10 minutes until smooth, rest the dough at room temperature for 1 hour, then divide it into 220 to 240 g balls.
The guide also covers a thin crust dough (a general version is in the thin crust pizza dough recipe) made with 570 g of bread flour, 6 g of yeast, 12 g of salt and 370 ml of warm water. That dough needs a rest of 1 hour 30 minutes before you divide it into 285 to 340 g balls. Any artisan dough you do not use the same day can be refrigerated for 24 hours, which helps with busy weeks of ninja woodfire pizza oven recipes.
Artisan Pizza Step by Step
The 3-minute artisan pizza, one of the quickest ninja woodfire pizza oven recipes in the guide, needs about 25 minutes of preheating, so start the oven before you shape the dough. The accessory frame goes in the bottom level with the stone on top of it, and the READY light tells you when the stone is hot enough for the next pizza.
- Install the accessory frame in the bottom level, then place the pizza stone on top with the Ninja logo in the front right corner.
- Turn the left dial to PIZZA, select ARTISAN with the right dial, set the time to 3 minutes, then press START/STOP to preheat.
- Stretch 230 g of pre-made raw dough on a floured surface into a 25 cm circle about 1/2 cm thick.
- Spread about 1/4 cup of sauce to within 1.25 cm of the edge, then top with 115 g of sliced mozzarella that has been patted dry.
- When the oven shows ADD FOOD, slide the floured peel under the pizza, transfer it to the stone, close the door and cook for 3 minutes.
If the crust needs more color, add time with the right dial instead of changing the temperature. Let the pizza rest for 5 minutes before you cut it, and do not overtop the pizza, because the guide says to keep the toppings light.
Roasts and Bread in Gourmet Roast Mode
Gourmet Roast, a mode used for meat and bread among ninja woodfire pizza oven recipes, runs in two stages, so mustard crusted roast beef starts at 315°C for 10 minutes and finishes at 160°C for 45 minutes. The guide gives a total cook time of 55 minutes to 1 hour, plus about 20 minutes of preheating.
The roast uses a 2.5 to 3.75 kg eye round of beef, seasoned with salt and pepper and placed on the roast rack in the Pro Heat Pan. When stage 2 begins, the guide has you spread a mixture of Dijon mustard, rosemary, paprika and garlic over the roast.
- Install the accessory frame in the bottom level, then set GOURMET ROAST with stage 1 at 315°C for 10 minutes and stage 2 at 160°C for 45 minutes.
- Place the pan in the oven when the display shows ADD FOOD, then close the door and start cooking.
- When stage 2 begins, transfer the pan to a heat-resistant surface, coat the roast, then return it to the oven.
- Remove the roast when an instant-read thermometer shows 52°C for medium rare, then rest it for 30 to 45 minutes.
The easy artisan bread, one more of the ninja woodfire pizza oven recipes in this guide, uses a hotter first stage, at 260°C for 10 minutes, then 150°C for 30 minutes. Place two shaped loaves on the hot stone with a floured peel, and let them cool completely before slicing.
Baked Dishes and Smoky Sides
BAKE at 190°C with WOODFIRE FLAVOR turned on suits smoked mac and cheese, which cooks for 35 minutes, and smoked chicken nachos, which cook for 10 minutes. Both of these ninja woodfire pizza oven recipes use the same temperature, so the settings are easy to remember.
| Dish | Setting | Preheat | Cook time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoked mac and cheese | BAKE, 190°C, WOODFIRE FLAVOR on | About 10 minutes | 35 minutes, stir every 10 minutes |
| Smoked chicken nachos | BAKE, 190°C, WOODFIRE FLAVOR on | About 10 to 15 minutes | 10 minutes |
For the mac and cheese, the guide asks you to stir every 10 minutes so the smoke reaches the whole dish. Add the remaining cheese and breadcrumbs during the final 5 minutes, then let the dish cool slightly before serving.
Common Mistakes and Preheat Tips
Most problems with ninja woodfire pizza oven recipes come from skipping preheat, expecting the pellets to heat the oven, or forgetting the post-cook hold.
- Preheat: the dial can be held for 4 seconds to skip preheating, but the guide does not recommend it.
- Pellets: they flavor the food and do not heat the oven, so the temperature still comes from the unit.
- Hold time: the oven stays on for up to 1 hour after a cook, so turn the left dial to OFF when you finish.
- Cleaning: let the pizza stone cool completely, then scrape it lightly with a non-metal utensil, as in how to clean a pizza stone.
Use the preset times as a starting point, then check the food itself. For the roast, the guide uses an instant-read thermometer to confirm the 52°C medium rare reading. For routine care of the oven itself, see how to clean the Ninja Woodfire pizza oven.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Ninja Woodfire oven use real wood?
No. The guide says the oven used for ninja woodfire pizza oven recipes is powered by electricity and that the pellets are used only to add smoky flavor. The pellets are not used as fuel, so the heat comes from the unit itself.
What is the highest temperature the oven reaches?
The guide lists temperatures up to 370°C for the Artisan Pizza Maker and the High Heat Roaster. Each cooking function has its own temperature range, so check the function you choose in the guide.
Can you skip preheating?
Yes, you can skip preheating by holding the right dial for 4 seconds. The guide says this is not recommended, so wait for the READY light or the ADD FOOD prompt before you load food.
Does woodfire flavor work with every setting?
No. WOODFIRE FLAVOR cannot be used with TOP HEAT or WARM. It works with the bake, roast, pizza and smoker functions, and the smoker function turns it on automatically.
How many pellets should I use for ninja woodfire pizza oven recipes?
The guide says the smoke box needs only 1/2 cup of pellets for smoky ninja woodfire pizza oven recipes, filled to the top. Pour them in with the pellet scoop while holding the smoke box open, then close the box before you start the cook.
Start with the artisan pizza preset if you want a quick result from ninja woodfire pizza oven recipes, then try Gourmet Roast once you know how your unit heats. Check the manual that came with your model for exact settings, because the Australian edition used here may differ from a US unit. A simple first cook helps you learn the preheat and stone timing before you add roasts or baked dishes. Cooks comparing electric ovens can read the Breville Pizzaiolo dough recipe to see how a different model handles dough.