7 Portable Induction Cooktops with Stainless Steel Pot or Frying Pan

Portable induction cooktops use 90% of the energy provided in comparison to only 50% utilized by other cooking techniques.

Indeed, they are very efficient, versatile, easy to clean, compact, handy, safe, ideal for small kitchens or anywhere an extra cooktop is needed.

But when you decide to buy an induction cooktop you have to understand how this technology works and that you need special compatible cookware. Fortunately, there are some offers on the market that include induction cookware, with magnetic bottoms.

Why choose a portable induction cooktop with cookware included

If you have no induction cookware yet in your kitchen (or you may have, but you don’t know that yet) you don’t need to separately order special cookware and there is no need to loose time for finding proper cookware in a store.

Maybe you don’t know exactly how to choose the right type of induction cookware or you just want to test this method of cooking and that is why you buy a portable induction cooktop.

Selecting the right induction pan or pot may not be so easy. In fact, surprisingly there are too many people that tend to get quite confused in what concerns choosing the right induction cookware for their future induction cookware.

So, if you buy a portable induction cooktop with cookware included you save time, money (because in many situations the price gets higher if you order the cookware separately) and you can use the cookware as soon as you receive it.

Types of cookware that are often included with portable induction cooktops:
– enamel cast iron pans/ pots
– enamel or steel
– cast iron
– some stainless steel cookware.

Cookware with copper bottom, made from glass, aluminum or pottery-type pans and pots will not work with a portable induction cooktop.

Next in this article, we are going to present some portable induction cooktops with compatible pan or pot included.

1. With Stainless Steel Pot

1.1 Rosewill RHAI-13001 with Stainless Steel Pot

The cooktop
It provides great power for a portable induction cookware: 1800W. The surface has a polished crystal finish and it looks very elegant and sleek.

The surface and the control panel are black and separated by a silver line of 1 cm. In the middle of the touching control panel, there is a large LED display with 4 digits. The cooktop can be programmed up to 3 hours.

In what concerns the temperature, there are 8 setting that may work from 150 degrees to 450 degrees. It is best used to roast, fry, boil, braise etc.

It measures 13.6 x 10.6 x 2.4 inches and weighs 8.2 pounds. On the surface, there is a 5″ circle and a 9″ circle around the heating element. You can use pots with a diameter size from 4″ to 10.5 inch (recommended 8.5 inches if you cook with oil).

The cookware
In the pack is included a stainless steel pot with handles and a transparent lid that allows you to see the food while it is cooked. Unfortunately too many customers say that the pot is not so reliable and it hasn’t met their quality expectations.

1.2.Tayama SM15-16A3 Induction Cooker with Cooking Pot, Black

The cooktop
What we have here is a black portable cookware, with a rectangular shape, a white and rather complex control panel. Its maximum power is 1500W and it has safe features like overheat protection system. Temperature range begins with 100°C and can get to maximum 270°C.

It includes 8 cooking modesand several power settings that allow you to best adjust it according to your recipe. In the middle of the push buttons, there is a display on which you can read multiple information like time, temperature and heat.

The surface is 11″ in diameter, but the heating surface is only 8 inches. and The timer can be set up to 4 hours with a day in advance. It measures 3 x 6 x 7 inches and weighs 7 pounds.

The cookware
The included cooking pot is made from stainless steel, it has a lid and two handles. Customers like the fact that it is offered for free and they find it useful because many of them don’t know for sure how to recognize compatible induction cookware.

1.3. Midea 1500W Induction Cooktop with Stainless Steel Pot

The cooktop
This portable induction cooktop features maximum 1500W (with 110V and 60 Hz). Its cooking surface is black and sleek. The control panel is white, very well delimitated from the rest of the surface and the controls are handy so that you can easily find the ones you need. In the middle of the control panel, there is a small display.

The on/off button is coloured in red. There is no need to hardly push the controls, just touch them and the cooktop will react immediately. Like all induction cooktops, it is safe to use and it automatically switch off it detect any inadvertence.

The power can be set in 10 levels, which should be quite accurate to help you obtain superior results. There is also a 3 hours timer, a keep warm function and Boost option (for boiling water even faster). It measures 380 x 290 x 61 mm and weighs only 2.5 kg.

The cookware
If you are new to induction it is recommended to buy an induction portable burner with a cookware included. This model from Midea comes with a stainless steel pot, silver, with handles very safe design so that you won’t burn your hands when taking the pot from the burner. It has also a lid which is transparent and you will be able in any moment to see when is the food done, without being needed to take the lid of the pot.

1.4. New Wave NW200 1800-Watt Portable Induction Cooktop with Free Magnetic Cooking Pot

The cooktop
This portable cooktop from NeeWave provides 1800W (and 120 V) so we can say it is among the most powerful portable induction burners. The heat can be set from 140°F to 464°F in 10 levels. The included timer can go up to 3 hours, so you can programme it to cook and leave the kitchen. When your specified time is up and the food is done, the cooktop will make a loud sound.

In comparison to many other induction cooktops, this one has a 1-year warranty with a full replacement guarantee. It measures 31cm x 38cm x 5.3cm and weighs 10 pounds. It has a rectangular shape, touchpad keys and an easy-to-read-on display in the center of the control unit.

The cookware
Price for New Wave NW200 includes a free cooking pot with lid and handles on left and right. These are safely dresses in a special material so that the user won’t get burned when putting hands on the pot over the burner.

Some customers complain they didn’t get the free pan in the pack but the manufacturer once again highlights that the pot is indeed included in the price. So when order or buy this cooktop ask the vendor and be sure you will receive the free induction pot.

1.5 Tramontina 80116/522DS Portable with Stainles Stell Pot with Lid

The cooktop

Tramontina 80116/522DS Portable with Stainless Steel Pot with Lid is a set of 3 pieces perfect if you are wondering about induction cooking as this kit can help you decide which cooktop to buy to replace an aging electric range.

Ensuring specific temperature settings and minimizing burning or boil-overs, this induction cooktop is designed with a glass surface that is easily cleaned with a damp cloth or sponge. Try this more energy efficient alternative than conventional cooktops, as heat transfers only to the cookware.

Regarding its power, the cooktop is only a 1500 Watt cooktop so it could take quite a bit longer to get a pressure cooker up to 15 psi. And when it is turned down the response is immediate. It doesn’t have the thermal lag of electric burners.

Among other features, it also has an auto shutoff, in addition to the timer. It will automatically shut down if it overheats. And the max time it will stay on is 3 hours. Measuring 20x 15.0 x 14.0 inches, the cooktop is a safe product as there is no open flame or burner to ignite fumes or flammable materials.

There is no secret anymore that all the induction cookers do a pretty good job of maintaining temperature: with this appliance, the lowest temperature setting is 140°F so you can’t use it to melt chocolate.

Although this cooks nearly everything faster than even in the microwave, if you want to boil water in eye-popping time you should look for an 1800 watt unit.

The cookware

The cooktop comes with a companion magnetic stainless steel universal pan that is designed using three layers of clad materials.

Another important aspect refers to the fact that the included stainless steel universal pan is dishwasher-safe.

Overall, this set provides you with an energy efficient way to cook.

Once purchased, you will realize that this 3-piece set can do everything that the other set can because of the cleverly designed 4 qt. a universal pan that’s included.

It works well in case you need a Dutch oven or perhaps a sauté pan or frying pan (more exactly, the pot turns to be a very high-sided fry pan).

1.6 Rosewill Gold RHAI-16001 with Stainless Steel Pot

The cooktop

With a polished A-grade crystal plate surface, Rosewill Gold RHAI-16001 with Stainless Steel Pot ensures that is going to save your time, money and use of energy.

Using this unit, you have the possibility to braise, deep frying, stir frying, roast, fry, and even boil water.

Having a new plate top pattern design, this induction cooktop also features LED large screen display, 4 digits, a built-in digital 3-hour timer setting, touch control panel, 8 power levels from 300 to 1800 Watts and 8 temperature settings from 150 to 450°.

The timer function works like a charm (and is very simple to activate).

In order to operate the unit, there are two buttons on top face on either side of the display. When you press temperature then display is in degrees and the unit controls the element based on temperature.

Also, when you touch power it controls the power generated in the element and units are in watts.

Rosewill Gold RHAI-16001 is a safe unit as it provides the overheating protection function and this means that when there is an internal overheating, the cooktop will display error “E2” and shut off itself.

One downside is the cooling fan is a bit noisy (and frank overkill for what this thing is) but it’s likely a safety issue.

For cooking with this unit, make sure you are using magnetic pans and pots with a bottom diameter from 12 cm to 26 cm.

Pots made of copper, glass, non-magnetic stainless steels, aluminum or ceramic will not work directly on the stove. This model is compact, powerful and can make water boiling in a very short time.

The cookware

The included pan is a little lightweight but performs adequately and the glass lid is nice. The pot was 12 quarts: it is not as big as you may think, but it is more than enough for doing the hot pot for 4 or 5 people!

A lot of the meals are really easy to prepare and they usually get cooked in one pan in the end. They also include a magnet to test if your existing cookware is induction ready.

1.7. Tramontina 6 Piece Portable Cooktop Induction Cooking System

The cooktop
This portable induction cooktop is equipped with 10 presets and the maximum power is 1500W. You can programme it to a lower temperature, starting from 120W.

In what concerns the temperature settings, these can be set from 140 degrees to maximum 425 degrees. It has a timer built in that can be set from two hours up to maximum 24 hours, in 10 minutes increments. It measures 24 x 15.8 x 9.7 inches and the warranty is for 5 years.

The cookware
Three compatible cookware are included in this kit: first we have an 8-inch fry pan, second we have a 2 Qt. Saucepot with one handle and finally there is a 3 Qt. pot with side handles.

All of them are made from magnetic stainless steel and they look very nice, but only two of them, two pots have transparent lids. Customers are very impressed with the quality of the cookware which, by the way, are made in Brazil.

2. With Frying Pan

2.1 Fagor 670040890 Countertop Induction Cooking Set, 2-Piece

The cooktop
The burner has small dimensions, 17.8 x 14 x 2 inches and weighs only 9.8 pounds. The power can be set from 300 W to maximum 1600W and it has a built-in timer up to 150 minutes. It has a pan recognition sensor and if no pan is detected within some minutes it will automatically shut off. It has simple controls and is silent. Comes with a 10-inch heating unit.

The cookware
An induction ready skilled is included in the set and this is made from quality cast aluminum. It doesn’t have a lid, but according to the manufacturer, apart from the induction cooktop, you can use it with other stovetops too (like gas, electric, radiant).

So it is versatile. It has large size edges and a perfect shape and depth. Can be used for frying and sauteing because it has a flat bottom, heats fast and evenly and the food doesn’t stick to it. It is black and elegant. Many customers show themselves very pleased
with its performances.

2.2 Nuwave Precision 14.5 Inch Induction Cooktop with Hard Anodized 9 Inch Fry Pan

The cooktop
A portable induction cooktop, very compact with a rounded design. It has 14.5 inches in diameter and when you cook you can easily select from 6 preset temperature settings. This cooktop from Nuwave is very appreciated among the customers because its precision as it can utilise an incredible number of 52 different temperatures.

The lowest is 100°F while the maximum can reach to 575°F. Its intern memory can save up to 100 hours of favourite cooking recipes and performances. With this black induction cooktop you can sear, slow cook, saute, simmer and many more. It measures 16.2 x 14.4 x 6.4 inches and weighs only 8.6 pounds.

The cookware
A 9-inch Frypan without lid is included in the pack. This looks amazing mainly because it is hard anodized. Some customers find the quality of the free cookware very high and they use it often while others complain as they don’t obtain superior results, partly because they fail to programme the right temperature and the right time for cooking.