Pizza Crisper Pan: Affordable Alternative to Pizza Stones

A pizza crisper pan is an affordable alternative to a pizza stone. It dramatically improves the texture and taste of your homemade pizza. If you think the pizza stones are hard to clean and to handle, then you can go with this option. Select the right size with easy clean features.

These pans are indispensable for Italian food lovers like me. I love making my pizzas from scratch. Some people prefer pizza stones and some prefer crisper pans. I like them both but I have to admit that this is a quick and easy solution. It is also a good idea to get one if you are a novice pizza maker. Once you gain more experience, you can move on to pizza stones. However, id you are interested in pizza stones, then you can read our recommendations on our previous post where we review the top models.

Crispy Pizza Tips

Don’t use too many toppings on your pizza if your goal is to make a crispy crust. Too many toppings will increase the moisture level, plus the crispy dough can’t handle too much weight. Roll out your dough as thin as possible and use lots of olive oil. Use the highest temperature of your oven (500°F to 600°F preferred).

Another trick is to cook the rolled pizza dough for 2-3 minutes in the oven before you put anything on it (not even the pizza sauce). Your pizza will be very crispy with this method.

Here are my top picks for pizza crisper pans. They are all non-stick and very stylish. But best of all, they make great crispy crust pizza!

Baker’s Advantage Nonstick Pizza Crisper Pan– 12 inches Diameter

This perforated pizza pan makes your pizzas crispy on the outside while the inside remains slightly chewy. You can use it for all kinds of pizzas, even good for reheating leftover or frozen pizza.

Evenly spaced hole pattern transfers heat evenly on all sides. It is made out of carbon steel which also improves even baking. You can make high quality crispy pizzas easily with the super thin design which is only 0.4mm thick. Your pizzas will have the same color on all sides.

This pan is dishwasher safe but the manufacturer recommends to wash by hand with warm water to prolong its lifespan.

Features:

• 12.99 x 14.57 x 0.79 in
• Perforated bottom
• Non-stick coating
• Dishwasher safe
• Freezer safe
• Handles for easy grip

Cuisinart AMB – 14PP Chef’s Classic Nonstick Bakeware – 14-inch diameter

If you make NY style pizza then you are going to love this pan. It is probably the most affordable way to make crispy crust pizza at home. Thick rolled edges of this pan prevent warping. It is made out of heavy gauge aluminized steel for even heating. Best part is the interior and exterior non-stick design; nothing will stick to it. Your pizza will be released easily once it’s done.

You don’t need to grease the pan before using, just lay your pizza on the pan and throw it in the oven. This pan can handle high heat easily. It is dishwasher safe and comes with a lifetime limited warranty. The manufacturers suggest not to slice pizza directly on the pan since it may damage the coating. You can use this to reheat all kinds of food not just pizza.

Features:

• 15 x 14.4 x 1 in
• Perforated bottom
• Non-stick coating
• Dishwasher safe
• Lifetime limited guarantee

Wilton Perfect Results Non-stick Pizza Crisper Pan – 14-inch diameter

This is great for thin crust pizza but you can also bake crispy cookies with it. Great size if you like large pizza.

I love the handles on the side; it is kind of hard to grip these thin pans when they are really hot. Its coating is reinforced non-stick so your pizza will come out easily. No scrubs ever, put it in the dishwasher to clean up. It comes with a 10-year warranty.

Perforated pizza pans are the best choice for frozen pizza. No regular tray will make frozen pizza this crispy.

Features:

• 8 x 15.2 x 16.5 in
• Perforated bottom
• Non-stick coating
• Dishwasher safe
• Handles for easy grip
• Limited 10-year warranty

In Conclusion

These perforated pizza crispier pans are definitely an innovative solution for making pizzeria style pizzas at home. The effects are very similar to baking on pizza stone. Plus, they are much easier to clean and care. The thin design and the holes make it quick and seamless to cook a pizza in a couple of minutes. You can also use them for reheating all kinds of food items. If you like frozen pizza then this is a must have for you.