Ooni Infrared Thermometer

When it comes to making pizza, safety is just as important as taste. Thermometer guns are nifty devices that help monitor the temperature of foods and appliances from a safe distance (but you probably already knew this). 

In this review, I’ll showcase the Ooni Infrared Thermometer. Ooni has been around since 2012 and is well-known for its amazing pizza ovens. Below, I’ve detailed what I think about its thermometer gun and whether it will improve your cooking experience. 

Read on to learn more!

Who is the Ooni Infrared Thermometer For? 

To be completely honest, the Ooni Infrared Thermometer can benefit anyone who cooks regularly. It’s perfect not only for pizza enthusiasts but the average cook. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, a baker, or a professional chef, this gun will ensure your food is cooking properly and safe to consume. 

Specific to pizza, I enjoy how precise this device is in measuring the surface temperature of my Ooni Pizza Oven. When the heat is just right, I’ll lay my pizza over the stone and have the perfect base in a matter of minutes.

Specifications

• Power Source: Battery-powered
• Batteries Required: 2 AAA batteries (included)
• Temperature Range: 50°C – 600°C (58°F – 1,112°F)
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What Makes the Ooni Infrared Thermometer Special?

There’s a reason this is among the best-selling thermometer guns. Here are the top reasons I’d recommend investing in this Ooni thermometer: 

• – Backlit Screen. I was easily able to view the temperature on the nicely sized backlit screen. It measures temps in both Celsius and Fahrenheit to suit preferences. 
• – High Temperatures. To cook a perfect pizza in 60 seconds, you need a pizza oven base that’s heated to 450°C. This thermometer gun measures up to 600°C.
• – Light, Compact Design. Due to its lightweight, you can easily take this device with you anywhere you go. Its lightness also makes it easy to hold when measuring temperatures. 
• – Batteries Included. You’ll receive the Ooni Infrared Thermometer gun ready to use straight from the box. It runs on 2 AAA batteries.
• – Easy to Use. To utilize this tool, point the gun at the surface you want to measure. The laser will make it easy to pinpoint the area you want. Then, press the button and wait. The temperature will come up on the backlit display. It’s that simple!
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Why Should I Buy This Thermometer Gun?

The Ooni Infrared Thermometer gun is so easy to use. The laser pointer makes it easy to pinpoint the area you want to measure at a safe distance. Keep in mind that the closer you are to the surface you’re measuring, the more accurate the reading will be. I always like to point the laser to the middle of my stone for an accurate reading. 

When using my Ooni pizza oven, I wait until my stone has reached 450°C before placing my pizza on the base. This gives it that perfectly cooked crust that I couldn’t have achieved by simply eyeballing the temperature. I’ve found that even in ovens that have built-in thermometers, there will be temp variations in the stone or flour. This is where a nifty device like the Ooni Thermometer gun comes into play!