People are always surprised at how easy it is to grill pizza. In my classes, once they see the dough hit the grates and come off with perfect grill marks, they’re hooked. The process is simple, the results are impressive, and after one try, most folks never want to go back to the oven.
Let the dough sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour, up to 3 hours.
Prepare the grill for Direct Medium Heat cooking, 400°–450°F. Preheat for 15 minutes and brush the grill grates clean.
Set the grill to 450°F. Preheat for 15 minutes and brush the grill grates clean.
Brush a sheet of parchment paper with oil. Place one dough ball on the parchment and stretch it into a round, about ½" thick.
Use a fork to lightly poke holes into the pizza dough (this will keep the dough from puffing up too much) and brush the top of the dough with a good amount oil.
Flip the dough, oiled side down, onto the grill. Slowly peel away the parchment (see recipe tip).
Close the lid and cook until grill marks appear and the dough firms up, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Transfer the crust to a cutting board, grill marks up, and reduce the grill to Direct Medium-Low heat, 350°–400°F.
Transfer the crust to a cutting board, grill marks up, and adjust the grill to 400°F.
Spread sauce evenly over the crust. Add the toppings of your choice, such as mozzarella, pepperoni, tomatoes, peppers, or onions.
Return the pizza to the grill, close the lid, and cook until the cheese is melted and toppings are heated through, 4–5 minutes.
Use a wide spatula or pizza paddle to remove the pizza from the grill. Let it rest for 2 minutes before slicing.
Recipe Tips
When I teach pizza grilling classes, I like to say "commit to the flip!" Once the dough hits the grill, you won't be able to move it around until it's firmed up. So, commit!
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