Which portable cooktop should I buy?
You're tight on money (or space), but that's not going to stop you getting an all-electric kitchen! A portable induction cooktop is a great option for you, but which one should you choose?
Not sure if a portable induction is the way to go? Head to our article, 'Which is the best electric cooktop?'
In this article, we will save you time by recommending the best option based on your requirements and preferences.
It's a one horse race!
The Ikea Tillreda Portable Induction Hob is recommended by Choice and a hit with their user community. It's also a bargain at RRP $59. You can get all the benefits of induction cooking without the price premium, but it's good to remember that you won't have a unit as powerful as a wired-in alternative.
We're always keen to provide options, but we've really struggled to find an alternative to this unit that is even remotely competitive on price and enjoys the same positive feedback from professional reviewers and previous customers.
If you want the best option for a portable induction cook top, our work here is done!
Are you a wok aficionado? There are electric cooktop models that have a specially indented area for wok cooking. However, these models can be quite pricey and you'd want to use your wok a lot to justify the dedicated cooking area. Alternatively, you can buy a flat-bottomed electric cook top compatible wok.
What's next?
Hopefully you've picked out the best induction cooktop for your circumstances.
If you are now up to replacing a gas oven with an electric alternative and you haven't started your research, have a look at our article, 'Which is the best electric oven?'
If you are all set with your planning for cooking appliances, take a moment to congratulate yourself! Cooking is the most personal of the Energy Freedom upgrades and so it is often the most difficult. When you are ready to move to the next area of upgrades, such as hot water or space heating, in your journey to an Energy Freedom Home, click here to head to our planning article.
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The recommendations in this article come from talking with real people and communities to identify a best-fit option for a range of priorities. We also do our research; each of the above recommendations is based on articles by Choice Magazine, ratings from Product Review and general consensus from the popular Facebook group, My Efficient Electric Home.