HOW TO MAKE THE VIRAL DETROIT-STYLE PIZZA AT HOME
Detroit-style pizza is going viral, with over 15 million posts on TikTok. From restaurants dedicated to serving solely it, to home cooks perfecting their own versions, this square, cheesy delight has captured taste buds around the globe.
In light of the surge in popularity, Ninja Kitchen has revealed the UK’s five most popular Detroit-style pizza restaurants as well as how you can make the viral pizza recipe at home.
The UK’s most popular Detroit-style pizza spots
Detroit-style pizzas took the UK by storm in 2020, when a wave of independent pizzerias and street food vendors began introducing the style to UK foodies…now it’s a countywide obsession.
Ninja Kitchen has analysed TikTok data to reveal the five most popular Detroit-style pizza restaurants in the UK, and the results are in ….
Restaurant Name
Location
TikTok Views
TikTok Likes
Detroit Slims
Manchester
2,000,000
48,600
Detroit Pizza London
London
613,900
41,100
Cutie Pies
London
486,200
12,000
Sarv’s Slice
London
438,000
30,200
Doom Slice
Dublin
254,900
10,200
The UK’s most popular Detroit-style pizza can be found in Manchester
Manchester is home to the UK’s most viral Detroit-style pizza restaurant – Detroit Slims. With over 2,000,000 views and over 48,600 likes on one video alone on TikTok, it is clear that Detroit Slims has become a must-visit for pizza lovers.
London is the UK’s Detroit-style pizza capital
According to TikTok data, London has been revealed to be the UK’s Detroit-pizza capital, with three separate establishments ranking among the UK’s five most popular Detroit-pizza restaurants.
Detroit Pizza London tops the list, which alone has attracted over 613,000 views and 41,000 likes on one popular video, and Cutie Pies comes in second – third countrywide.
Dublin makes the top five
Doom Slice in Dublin has ranked as the fifth most popular Detroit-style pizza restaurant in the UK. With over 254,900 views and over 10,000 likes on one TikTok alone, Doom Slice has captured the attention of UK foodies, offering them a slice of Detroit.
Homemade Detroit-style pizza in under 40 minutes
With Google searches for ‘Detroit style pizza near me’ soaring by 114% within the past month alone*, it’s clear people want to try the trending pizza recipe for themselves.
For those who don’t live close to one of the most popular Detroit-style pizza spots, the experts at Ninja Kitchen have revealed their six-step Detroit-style pizza recipe, which you can make at home.
Prepare your dough
Oil the bottom and sides of a baking tray with one tablespoon of olive oil. Stretch and toss 850-900 grams of fresh homemade dough by hand. Place the dough inside the prepared baking tray, making sure the surface of the tray is covered and set inside the unit.
Tip: Substitute the olive oil for baking parchment for a healthier alternative.
Prove the dough for 20 minutes
On your Ninja Artisan Electric Outdoor Pizza Oven & Air Fryer select the PROVE mode and set the timer for 20 minutes. Once the PROVE is complete, remove the baking tray from the unit and cover with cling film.
Preheat your pizza stone for 10 minutes
Install the pizza stone in the unit, select the PIZZA mode and turn the dial to select PAN. Set the timer for 10 minutes to allow the pizza stone to preheat.
Assemble your toppings
Remove cling film from the dough and evenly cover it with 150 grams of pizza sauce, spreading to the edge of the crust.
Then, top the pizza with your desired toppings, followed by 150 grams of grated mozzarella. Layer any additional toppings over the mozzarella.
Cook your pizza for 15 minutes
Once your pizza stone is preheated, place your baking tray on the pizza stone. Set the timer for 15 minutes and cook until your pizza is golden brown.
Allow the pizza to rest for 10 minutes
When cooking is complete, remove the tray from the unit and let your pizza rest for 10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving. Garnish with additional toppings, such as two tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese and a sprinkling of chilli flakes.
