The Best Paleo Pizza Crust Recipe (Oven Or Grill!) | Wicked Spatula (2024)

If you are looking for a go-to paleo pizza recipe, this one’s for you! I’ve been making 4-ingredient almond flour low carb pizza crust for years, but if you’re paleo without needing to be low carb, then this is the best paleo pizza crust to make! And, it has just THREE ingredients!

This paleo pizza crust recipe was sort of a fluke. One day I left the “tortilla” cooking a bit too long, and it turned crisp. JACKPOT! As soon as I saw what had happened, our taco night became pizza night and we haven’t looked back.

We used to grill pizzas like crazy before “going” paleo, but I used to only make cauliflower pizza crust, which wouldn’t hold up on the grill. Enter this paleo pizza crust. The paleo pizza dough is easy to work with, and it cooks up crisp on the outside and soft in the center, just like a good thin crust pizza.

You may have to use a fork to eat it though if you follow in my footsteps and turn your pizza toppings into a full-blown salad, but that’s up to you. It will hold up great as a handheld pizza if you use a reasonable amount of toppings. 😉

How To Make Paleo Pizza Dough

Everything about this paleo pizza recipe is perfect! It’s easy to make, quick to cook and so flavorful it’s impossible to resist. Here’s how to make the best paleo pizza crust ever…

First, mix together the ingredients:

• Tapioca flour
• Coconut flour
• Eggs
• Water
• Sea salt

That’s 3 basic ingredients, plus water and salt which we don’t count by convention. 😉

Now, just follow the instructions to cook your grain-free pizza crust either in the oven or on the grill!

How To Cook Paleo Pizza Crust

Before you cook your whole pizzas on the grill or in the oven, you’ll need to pre-cook your paleo pizza dough on the stovetop first:

• Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Pour in just enough olive oil to grease the bottom of the skillet.

TIP: If your cast iron skillet has been properly seasoned, you can skip the olive oil. You just don’t want the crust to stick to the bottom of the pan, or it will be impossible to flip.

• Pour in half the paleo pizza dough mixture into the cast iron skillet. Cook until the top begins to set and bubble. Flip and allow to cook until it begins to crisp up.

TIP: The paleo pizza crust is ready when it is a golden brown color and crispy on the outside.

• Repeat with remaining batter.

TIP: If you prefer, you can also cook the pizza crusts in the oven as well. They will take about 10 minutes to cook through at 400 degrees F. However, they will be less crispy than the stovetop method, so highly recommend the stovetop!

How To Make Paleo Pizza In The Oven

Cooking your paleo pizza in the oven is super simple:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Add your desired toppings.
• Place the pizzas directly on the oven rack and cook for 10-12 minutes, until crispy and hot.

How To Make Paleo Pizza On The Grill

If you prefer grilling, here’s how to make paleo pizza with toppings on the grill (yay, summer!):

• Preheat the grill to High.
• Top your crusts with your desired toppings.
• Transfer the pizzas to the grill, cover, and grill for around 6-7 minutes, until crispy and hot.

Paleo Pizza Crust Toppings

Oh, the toppings for this paleo pizza crust recipe are one of the best parts! Granted, the paleo pizza dough is so good you could eat it by itself, but we always want those toppings!

Here are some amazing paleo and dairy free options to try:

• Meat – Proscuitto, sausage, chicken, ground turkey or beef with taco seasoning, oven baked bacon, chorizo… the list goes on.
• Vegetables – Onions, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach or any other veggies you like will make this tapioca flour pizza crust even more delicious.
• Seasonings – Oregeno, basil, rosemary, or garlic powder are a few of my favorite choices.
• Eggs – Transform this paleo pizza dough into a paleo breakfast pizza! Scramble some eggs and add your favorite meat.

Overall, healthy homemade pizza can be completely customizable to fit your preferences.

I made my pizza with classic marinara, but it’s also delicious with basil pesto sauce! (Keep it dairy-free by omitting the Parmesan or replacing with nutritional yeast.)

Is This Paleo Pizza Crust Recipe Healthy?

Yes, this paleo pizza crust recipe is healthy.

Most pizza crusts are not too healthy and definitely not paleo friendly, but this one is. It has just a few simple, natural ingredients!

Can You Make Paleo Pizza Crust Ahead?

Yes, you can make paleo pizza ahead – it will keep in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.

You can store this pizza with or without toppings. But, be mindful of any watery toppings, like tomatoes, which might make it soggy over time.

If you want it to taste fresh, it’s better to store it without toppings and add the toppings right before eating. However, if you have paleo pizza leftovers, you can definitely keep those and they’ll be fine later!

To reheat paleo pizza, stick it in the oven or microwave.

Can You Freeze Grain-Free Pizza?

Yes, you can absolutely freeze paleo pizza dough. You have a few options:

• Freeze the dough in a ball. Thaw overnight and use it to make crusts later.
• Make paleo pizza crusts ahead but don’t cook them. Store them between layers of parchment paper in the freezer. Thaw before cooking.
• Pre-cook your healthy pizza crust (my preferred option!). Just cook them in a cast iron pan as directed, then freeze between layers of parchment paper. When you’re ready to eat them, you can add paleo pizza toppings right to the frozen pizza and then cook using the oven or grill, until hot.
• Freeze the entire pizza. This is like the previous option, but you can also add the toppings and freeze with them. The only caveat is you can only choose toppings that freeze well, such as meats. Fresh veggies like tomatoes or greens won’t handle freezing.

More Paleo Pizza Recipes

Here are some of my other favorite healthy pizza recipes:

• Buffalo Chicken Pizza Poppers
• Buffalo Chicken Pizza
• Cauliflower Pizza Bites