If your family loves pizza night but you're craving something a little more exciting than the usual pepperoni pie, this Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza is about to become your new obsession. Crispy golden crust, bubbling mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and a sweet spicy drizzle of hot honey create the perfect balance of flavors in every bite.
Recipe Essentials
- 🍽️ Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course, Pizza
- ⏱️ Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- 🍴 Servings: 6 slices
- 🧄 Flavor Profile: Sweet, spicy, cheesy, savory, crispy
- 🍚 Best Served With: Caesar salad, garlic bread, ranch dip, pizza pasta salad
- 🧊 Make Ahead?: Yes
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This easy homemade pizza tastes like something from your favorite artisan pizza restaurant, but it's simple enough for a busy weeknight dinner. Whether you're making it for game day, movie night, or just because pizza sounds amazing, this recipe always disappears fast.
This was inspired by my Texas toast pizza and pizza pinwheels recipe on this site, and pairs well with this rice salad and roasted vegetables.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Better than takeout: Fresh homemade pizza has unbeatable flavor with restaurant-style results that feels gourmet.
- Quick and easy: Family favorite that's perfect for busy weeknight dinners, casual entertaining or game day.
- Customizable: Easy to adjust toppings, spice, or cheese and much cheaper than ordering pizza delivery.
Ingredients
You only need a handful of simple ingredients to make this incredible homemade hot honey pepperoni pizza.
- Pizza dough: Creates the crispy chewy base that holds all the toppings.
- Pizza sauce: Adds classic tangy tomato flavor and moisture.
- Mozzarella cheese: Gives that gooey, stretchy, cheesy pizza texture.
- Pepperoni: Brings salty savory flavor and crispy edges.
- Hot honey: The star ingredient that makes this pizza unforgettable.
- Red pepper flakes: Adds extra heat for spice lovers.
- Fresh basil: Brightens the entire pizza with freshness if desired.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
Variations
- Bacon Hot Honey Pizza: Add crispy bacon for smoky flavor.
- Jalapeno Pepperoni Pizza: Add sliced jalapenos for more heat.
- BBQ Hot Honey Pizza: Use BBQ sauce instead of pizza sauce.
- Four Cheese Pizza: Add provolone, parmesan, cheddar, and mozzarella.
- Veggie Version: Add sauteed mushrooms, peppers, and onions.
- Chicken Hot Honey Pizza: Add cooked shredded chicken.
How to Make Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza
This recipe comes together in just a few easy steps, so don't be intimidated by homemade pizza night. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 1: Pre-bake Crust. Roll your prepared pizza dough out into a circle or square. To make an easy circle, you can use a large plate to guide your cutting.
Pre-bake the pizza crust in the preheated oven for 8 minutes or until its barley starting to turn golden. Remove it from the oven.
Step 2: Add toppings and bake. Spread pizza sauce over the pizza dough, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and then the pepperoni. Place the pizza back into the oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Then remove it from the oven once more.
Drizzle your pizza with the hot honey generously, then sprinkle with red pepper flakes, and finally basil.
Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza Expert Tips
- Pre-bake the crust: Prevents soggy pizza.
- Don't overload toppings: Too many toppings create a soft crust.
- Warm the hot honey slightly: Makes drizzling easier.
- Rotate pizza halfway through baking: Promotes even browning.
- Let pizza rest 2 minutes before slicing: Helps cheese settle.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy braided pizza bread and crescent dough pizza.
Storage Directions
List how to store this dish in the fridge/how long it's safe to do so etc.
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Wrap slices individually and freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat: Reheat in oven at 375 degrees for 8 minutes or air fryer at 350 degrees for 3-4 minutes.
Make Ahead: Prep dough and toppings in advance, then assemble before baking.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with Caesar salad, jalapeno coleslaw, or a side salad
- Add roasted vegetables or fresh fruit salad
- Pair with bacon wrapped cheese biscuits and air fryer garlic bread
- Add buttermilk ranch dipping sauce
- Serve as game day party food with mozzarella sticks and air fryer steak fries
Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza Recipe FAQs
Hot honey pizza is pizza topped with spicy infused honey, usually drizzled after baking for sweet heat.
Yes. Reduce or skip red pepper flakes.
Provolone, fontina, parmesan, and cheddar all work.
Definitely. Homemade dough works beautifully.
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Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 fresh or store-bought pizza dough
- ⅔ cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 10-14 slices pepperoni
- ½ cup hot honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll your prepared pizza dough out into a circle or square. To make an easy circle, you can use a large plate to guide your cutting.
- Pre-bake the pizza crust in the preheated oven for 8 minutes or until its barley starting to turn golden. Remove it from the oven.
- Spread pizza sauce over the pizza dough, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and then the pepperoni. Place the pizza back into the oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Then remove it from the oven once more.
- Drizzle your pizza with the hot honey generously, then sprinkle with red pepper flakes, and finally basil.
- Cut, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Pre-bake the crust: Prevents soggy pizza.
- Don't overload toppings: Too many toppings create a soft crust.
- Warm the hot honey slightly: Makes drizzling easier.
- Rotate pizza halfway through baking: Promotes even browning.
- Let pizza rest 2 minutes before slicing: Helps cheese settle.
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