AirHood Portable Induction Cooktop

This cooktop boasts everything there is to love about induction cooking—energy efficiency, speedy heating, precise temperature control and safety features—without the bulk of other models on the market. It's powerful enough to quickly boil water and produce a good sear, thin enough to fit in your shallowest drawer and light enough that you can move it with one hand. (In fact, it’s so portable that we set it up next to the grill for a full-service outdoor kitchen.) Its small footprint fits in even the smallest kitchens; just set it up whenever—and wherever—you need an extra cooking surface, then store it the instant you need that counter space back.

Other features we like: The Dual Cooking modes give you complete control over your heat source. Power Mode works like traditional "low-medium-high" settings on electric and gas ranges, while Temp Mode lets you pick the perfect temperature for a given recipe. It also has a built-in timer and safety features, such as overheat protection and automatic turn off, which shuts the cooktop off after 30 seconds of inactivity.