I tested it
Portable · Commercial
NuWave Pro Chef
If you like to set an exact temperature, this is the burner for you. When I fried chicken at 350°F, my thermometer read 343°F in the oil, and it stayed there batch after batch.
My verdict
My verdict: Buy it if you fry, make candy or want to set an exact temperature. Skip it if you're on a tight budget.
My test results
1 quart boiled in 4 minutes and 40 seconds; simmer drifted about 5°F.
| Power | 1,800 watts / 120 volts |
|---|---|
| Boils 6 quarts in | 19 min 40 sec |
| 8-hour simmer | Steady |
Quick facts
Power: 1,800 watts · Temperature settings: 94 settings, from 100°F to 575°F in 5-degree steps, plus 6 presets · Build: Sold as commercial-grade, with shatter-resistant ceramic glass · Size: 14.2 by 11.4 by 2.4 inches
Pros and cons
What I liked
- You set the temperature in 5-degree steps.
- It held the steadiest simmer of the whole group.
What I didn't like
- The evenly heated area is smaller than on the Duxtop.
- It costs more than my budget pick.
My notes
If you like to set an exact temperature, this is the burner for you.
When I fried chicken at 350°F, my thermometer read 343°F in the oil, and
it stayed there batch after batch. Its simmer was the steadiest of all
eight burners. The Barbecue
Lab also ranked it first in its hands-on test of five induction
burners.
The trade-offs are small. The evenly heated circle in my 10-inch
skillet was smaller than I expected, and the fan is a little louder than
the Duxtop’s.
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