GRILLED PIZZA RECIPE (CRISPY, SMOKY, AND BETTER THAN THE OVEN)
This Grilled Pizza is crispy, smoky, and packed with flavor. Cooked directly on the grill, it delivers a charred crust, melty cheese, and fresh toppings in just minutes—better than any oven-baked pizza.
Equipment
- Grill
- Rolling Pin
- Pizza peel or spatula
- Brush
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1 lb pizza dough
Sauce:
- ¾ cup pizza sauce
Cheese:
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
Toppings:
- ½ cup pepperoni
- ½ cup bell peppers sliced
- ¼ cup red onion sliced
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Optional Finish:
- fresh basil
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
Prep Grill:
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Clean grates and lightly oil them to prevent sticking.
Prepare Dough:
- Roll out pizza dough into thin rounds or rectangles. Brush lightly with olive oil.
Grill First Side:
- Place dough directly on grill. Cook for 2–3 minutes until grill marks appear and bottom is set.
Flip & Add Toppings:
- Flip dough quickly. Spread sauce, add cheese, and toppings immediately.
Finish Cooking:
- Close grill lid and cook for 3–5 minutes until cheese is melted and crust is crispy.
Serve:
- Remove from grill, top with fresh basil and red pepper flakes, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
- Keep toppings light so dough cooks evenly.
- Work quickly after flipping dough.
- Try different sauces like BBQ or pesto for variation.