Portable induction cooktops
Portable induction cooktops sit on the counter and plug into a regular 120-volt outlet. They’re the cheapest way to try induction, and the right tool for dorms, small kitchens, RVs and extra holiday cooking. Here are all my portable guides.
Eight portable induction cooktops tested on our counter and at a campsite, with the Duxtop 9600LS as the burner I'd buy again. It's for trying induction, small kitchens and extra cooking on a regular outlet.
Seven double-burner induction cooktops tested with both sides on high, to show how they share one outlet's power. The Duxtop 9620LS is my pick for anyone who needs two zones without a full range.
Eight compact induction cooktops measured, weighed and cooked on, with the AAOBOSI 1800W as the one my son kept. It's for dorms, apartments and tiny kitchens where every inch of counter matters.
Seven induction cooktops tested on our travel trailer's inverter, battery and campsite power, with the NuWave PIC Flex as the one we kept. It's for RV owners and campers who want to cook without propane.
Six curved-top induction wok burners tested on real fried rice, with the NuWave Induction Wok making the best batch. It's for anyone whose round-bottomed wok rocks or loses heat on a flat induction cooktop.
Five temperature-controlled induction burners tested by holding frying oil at 350°F for an hour, with the Breville Control Freak Home the most precise. It's for cooks who fry, make candy or need exact heat.
Seven commercial induction burners run through eight-hour simmers in a catering kitchen, with the Vollrath Mirage Pro 59500P my pick for a 120-volt outlet. It's for caterers, food trucks and busy kitchens.
