Presto 03430 Pizzazz Plus Rotating Oven, Black

I initially ordered one of these for a relative who entertains a lot, and thought it would come in handy for them. I then later thought about it, and realized this *might* be handy for me/my family too. So...of course, I had to order one. I really had minimal expectations for this product. I knew it obviously cooked pizzas and possibly other little frozen items. I had no idea that I would literally use it all the time. Every day. I have 2 kids who love pizza and enjoy snacks like mozzarella sticks, fish sticks, and other frozen food items that you might typically throw in an oven when you are crunched for time. These are obvious items that can be used easily on this product, and it certainly delivers. It is incredibly simple to use. You plug it in, throw whatever you want to cook on it, and set the timer. You don't waste time preheating. There is no heat adjustment, but it cooks it perfectly. It rotates while cooking, and my kids get a kick out of watching it cook right in front of them. It cooks pizza (even the cheapie junk ones) into perfection. I have made countless homemade pizzas and it makes them perfect every time. Reheating your pizza on it refreshes it to its former glory. Once the timer is done, it stops heating the product (but simply keeps rotating), so you don't burn your food if you get distracted for a minute or 2. What I was not counting on is all the other items we would end up cooking on it. I enjoy making homemade cookies and cinnamon rolls from scratch with my kids, and (so long as they are not large or rise too tall) we are able to cook those with ease, too. I am a vegetarian (mostly vegan), and I can cook my veggie patties and other veggie products on it, and they don't come out soggy like they do sometimes in a microwave. You can add things to your food while it is cooking, and you can see for yourself whether it is done or not (or burnt). Leftovers from a restaurant reheat perfectly on it, too. No more nuking food with a microwave. The cons to this product: You have to watch to make sure you aren't cooking something too tall or close to the heating element (think dough that rises up too high, etc). When I make cookies, biscuits, cinnamon rolls, or anything doughy on it, I make them small or squash them down a little so they don't rise too high. Another con is that if you have a super large pizza, this won't accommodate it. The circular pan thingy it cooks on will cook a standard large pizza (like standard frozen pizza size), but no larger. That said, the product would probably take up too much space if it were any bigger, which leads me to my next con...yes, it is a little bulky if you do not have space for it. While you can certainly burn yourself on it, as with anything, you have to use a little common sense and keep it out of reach from little hands. That said, it is not as drastic of heat and the risk of harming yourself should you touch it is MUCH less than if you were messing with an oven. I have used this product every day (unless we are out of town) for about 15 months straight, and with minimal care, I can't recall a time that I burned myself, and I rarely have to wear oven mitts since I can just grab a spatula and get it off easily onto a plate straight from the pan. My kids have never burned themselves on it either. I always supervise them if they want to add something on whatever we are cooking (which they love to participate in), and they know to be careful. I always worry with an oven, but with a little caution, I really don't worry much with this item. I can touch my finger quickly on the pan while it is rotating and not hurt myself (as long as I pull my finger off right away). Could I do that with an oven and not hurt myself? Uh, no. Cleaning it is a breeze, too. Overall, we love it so much that our microwave hardly ever gets used and our oven is reserved for larger items, like casseroles and other larger home-cooked items. I would recommend this for anyone and everyone, and not just for the pizza lover. It is not expensive, and I would imagine this would be a great gift for the average college student.

The Presto Pizzazz Plus Rotating Oven has proven to be an outstanding purchase, offering exceptional value for money and exceeding my expectations. I was genuinely impressed by its impressive cooking capabilities, which consistently deliver excellent results, even with various types of food, all without necessitating a significant financial outlay. The user-friendly design is a standout feature, making it incredibly simple to operate and maintain, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable cooking experience. Furthermore, the cleaning process is remarkably easy, contributing significantly to its status as a practical and convenient kitchen appliance, making it ideal for home cooks of all skill levels and preferences.

Best pizza oven made. I’ve worn out 4 of them since they came out. Great for other items too. Pizza rolls, chicken fingers, pretty much any frozen food that you’d cook in your oven or air fryer. And the BEST way to reheat your pizza.

Love this product. I purchased mine back in 2016 and we still use it probably at least once a week with younger kids in the house. You can use it for so many things to heat up and crisp, or even make cookies. The only thing that stopped working on it about two years ago is the bell when its done cooking but thats OK because it still shuts off so it's not like your food overcooks or anything. When mine bites the dust I definitely plan on buying another one immediately! Its easy to clean, fast cook time most things are under 15 minutes or less!

Best invention ever i love this puzza pizzazz it has cooked everything i love that u can heat up things an it brings the crispness back i dont know what I would do without it i definitely think everyone should have one of these in there kitchen

Great for cooking a lot of things, not great on thick things and it has to fit under the top element with plenty of space or it will burn or catch it on fire. Works great on some pastries and frozen fish fillets. Does work on small chicken tenders but not thick ones. Works great on frozen pizza as long as it fits on the pan it comes with. Great for garlic bread. Only issue so far is that some things stick to the pan now and it has some scratches in it. Maybe 1 year old, I think less than 10 months old. I am sure that it will work for a long time. Very basic cooker. If you want to know about power use; one element uses around 750 watts, the spinning motor uses up to 20 watts and both elements together with uses about 1500 watts. Pretty easy to clean but stuff can get stuck in the little divets on the pan. I have used it to cook a frozen store-bought peach cobbler. I had to cut the rim of the pan it came in to make it fit and it did start burning the paper pan. Took about 30 to 40 minutes to cook through and get the dough cooked properly from frozen.

I mainly make homemade, fresh pizza. I was interested in this because I was looking for something to use to keep from having to heat the oven up in the warmer months here in the south. I was happily surprised when I got this out of the box that it really has a very small footprint. Once the pan is removed, it isn't any larger than my toaster. Compared to a hot oven or grill, this cooks homemade pizza a good bit slower. Part of what makes it slow is that there's only one pan. I'll probably buy another to help speed it up since my family normally wants 4-5- pizzas every time I make them, as they eat a lot and want leftovers. At 15-20 minutes per pizza, which is about what it takes, it takes about twice as long as the oven, but that doesn't include oven warm up time, which is considerable. The issue is just between eating pizza 1 and pizza 2 getting ready, they are hungry and don't want to wait, but a 2nd pan will help. I've seen prices on those running about less than twenty dollars at this time and they have them here on Amazon. I do find it a bit awkward to put the pan on. The unit will not work until the pan is on the spindle. The controls are very straight foward. Push the timer down and turn it, and pick top, dual, or bottom elements. For homemade pizza, I use both. Once the pan is in place and the unit is on, it will start to turn very evenly and cook the pizza. The entire area over the pan gets hot, but it is the hottest right under/over the elements. The pizza cooks well, especially thinner crusts. I made some thick bread type pizzas - about an inch thick- and those were not as crispy on the bottom as I usually like, though they cooked very well and were definitely done. I let those go about 4 minutes longer than the other ones. The pan does have a bit of an edge, but I found that making my pizzas a bit smaller than the pan helps prevent any cheese drips. I did notice that the better pizzas were the ones in which I had added a bit of olive oil to the dough. They came out crispier and seemed to cook the best with this particular pizza cooker. The pan is non-stick and very easy to clean. Putting it in the dishwasher can discolor it, according to the book, but I can't see any reason to put it in the dishwasher when it is so non-stick that the food just slides off. It washes up in less than a minute in the sink. I'm giving it 5 stars, because it does what I want- it makes a good homemade pizza without heating the house up. I'll just always make my dough with olive oil, and stretch it thin for this unit.

This was one of the main things my 19 year old daughter wanted for Christmas this year... We had one when she was growing up and she learned how to use it early on as a child since it was more safe in a way... So when she opened this up, she freaked out and talked about how nostalgic all of the food will be that she cooks now... We tried it with Pizza (Red Baron) and it cooked just as it used to, perfectly on all sides... The quality is amazing, and it's super easy to put together and install... It looks really cool especially with it spinning slow with a pizza on it. Size is perfect, and really durable... It's also super quiet! Convenient and would be nice for a college student since you can cook so many different things on it. Btw, don't mind my blinds. I don't ever change them anymore after my 2 cats have messed up the last few. It's their cat window so I could care less now. I gave up!!