Yes—you can cook naan in a pizza oven, and it works very well.
The high heat and radiant energy of a pizza oven closely match the conditions of a traditional tandoor, which is how naan is traditionally baked.

Why Pizza Ovens Are Ideal for Naan

Pizza ovens provide:

• Very high heat (often 350–450°C / 660–840°F)

• Strong radiant heat from the dome

• Stone or refractory surfaces that mimic tandoor walls

This allows naan to:

• Puff quickly

• Develop charred blisters

• Stay soft and chewy inside

Best Oven Temperature for Naan

• Ideal floor temperature: 300–400°C (570–750°F)

• Too hot: Dough burns before cooking through

• Too cool: Naan dries out and loses puff

If the oven is at full pizza temperature, let it cool slightly before baking naan.

How to Cook Naan in a Pizza Oven

Method 1: On the Oven Floor (Most Common)

1. Stretch naan dough (slightly thicker than pizza)

2. Lightly dust the oven floor with flour

3. Place naan directly on the hot stone

4. Bake for 60–120 seconds

5. Flip once if needed for even browning

Produces soft naan with light charring.

Method 2: Against the Oven Wall (Closest to Tandoor Style)

1. Lightly dampen one side of the naan dough

2. Slap the damp side onto the oven wall

3. Bake until it bubbles and chars

4. Remove with a metal peel or hook

This method gives the most authentic texture but requires experience.

Method 3: Cast-Iron Pan or Skillet

1. Preheat a cast-iron pan in the oven

2. Place naan in the hot pan

3. Rotate or flip as needed

Useful if your oven floor is extremely hot.

Tips for Best Results

• Use hydrated dough (soft, elastic)

• Avoid excessive flour on the dough surface

• Cook naan before or after pizzas, not during peak flame

• Brush with butter or ghee immediately after baking

• Add garlic or herbs after baking to prevent burning

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Baking naan at peak pizza temperature

• Leaving naan unattended—it cooks very fast

• Using dry or cold dough

• Placing naan directly in flame zones

Cooking Time Reference

Summary

✔ Yes, naan cooks extremely well in a pizza oven
✔ Pizza ovens closely replicate tandoor conditions
✔ Best results come from slightly reduced heat
✔ Cooking time is very short—watch closely