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Special Feature | Programmable |
Product Dimensions | 12.36"D x 14.92"W x 12.83"H |
Color | Stainless Steel |
Capacity | 6 Quarts |
Material | Stainless Steel |
About this item
- 6-IN-1 FUNCTIONALITY: Air fry, broil, roast, dehydrate, bake and reheat
- EvenCrisp TECHNOLOGY: Advanced technology that drives air flow top down for a perfect golden finish and crispy, tender results every time!
- ONE-TOUCH SMART PROGRAMS: Customizable programs for one-touch wings, roasted veggies, garlicky potatoes, cookies, cinnamon buns and more!
- FAST PREHEATING: Little to no preheating time, from frozen to golden in minutes! Create gourmet meals with the versatility of a temperature range of 95 to 400° F.
- EASY CLEAN-UP: Non-stick, dishwasher safe air fry basket and tray.
- COMPACT DESIGN & STAINLESS-STEEL ACCENTS: Perfectly combines function and style in a countertop-friendly size.
- DISCOVER AMAZING RECIPES: Includes the free Instant Brands Connect App, where you can find new recipes to create quick favorites and prepare delicious meals, available iOS and Android.
- SAFETY FEATURES: Built-in safety features like Overheat Protection, auto-off and more to keep your mind at ease.
- A KITCHEN MUST HAVE: Perfect for quick delicious meals, preparing side dishes, appetizers, wings and more. Great addition to any kitchen; perfect for 4-6 servings
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Special Feature | Programmable |
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Product Dimensions | 12.36"D x 14.92"W x 12.83"H |
Color | Stainless Steel |
Capacity | 6 Quarts |
Material | Stainless Steel |
Recommended Uses For Product | Broil |
Output Wattage | 1500 Watts |
Brand | Instant Pot |
Wattage | 1500 watts |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Control Method | Touch |
Model Name | Vortex Plus |
Has Nonstick Coating | Yes |
Inner Material | stainless steel,stainless-steel |
Min Temperature Setting | 95 Degrees Fahrenheit |
Controller Type | app |
Is Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
Max Temperature Setting | 400 Degrees Fahrenheit |
UPC | 810028589858 857561008866 |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00857561008866 |
Manufacturer | Instant Pot |
Item Weight | 15.89 pounds |
ASIN | B07VHFMZHJ |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer 6Qt |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,816 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #20 in Air Fryers |
Date First Available | September 5, 2019 |
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The Instant Vortex™ air fryer is perfect for creating quick and delicious meals. With EvenCrisp™ technology, you’ll get crispy, tender results every time. The size is perfect -- big enough for growing families but compact enough to fit any size kitchen. Built-in smart cooking programs make it simple to use, with customizable programs for easy cooking and Overheat Protection™ for safety. Fast, versatile, and convenient, so you can make all your favorite fried foods with less oil and no mess. The Vortex offers the quality, convenience and versatility you’ve come to expect from Instant – discover amazing.
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Easy to use | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Easy to clean | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
Temperature Control | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.7 |
Flavor | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Versatility | 4.6 | — | 4.3 | — | — | 4.8 |
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capacity | 6 quarts | 5 quarts | 2 quarts | 6 quarts | 6 quarts | 6 quarts |
material | Stainless Steel | Non-stick | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
max temperature | 400 degrees fahrenheit | 450 degrees fahrenheit | 400 degrees fahrenheit | — | 450 degrees fahrenheit | 400 degrees fahrenheit |
minimum temperature | 95 degrees fahrenheit | 75 degrees celsius | — | — | — | 95 degrees fahrenheit |
dishwasher safe | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
has nonstick coating | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Customers like the quality, performance, ease of cooking, and ease of cleaning of the air fryer. For example, they mention it's great for reheating meat, fabulous for roasted vegetables, and easy to clean. That said, some complain about the smell.
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Customers like the quality of the air fryer. They say it's great for reheating meat, fabulous for roasted vegetables, and reheats rolls and bread products. They also say it has high-tech features and is easy to use. Customers also mention that the food comes out much more evenly warmed. They appreciate that it puts out a surprisingly minimal amount of heat.
"...It heats up very quickly, cooks the food very quickly and evenly and it is easy to access the food during the cooking cycle to rotate it if you..." Read more
"...it's not just an air fryer—it's a multi-functional powerhouse that can broil, dehydrate, crisp, roast, reheat, and bake with ease...." Read more
"...Frozen fries come out perfect. Tater tots? Crunchy and soft interior. Zero oil. Have yet to try the other functions...." Read more
"...The first several uses are marred by the off gassing of the plastic body as the appliance operates at relatively high temperatures when using the..." Read more
Customers find the air fryer easy to use. They mention that it has a simple interface and touch buttons on the front. They also say that the product has reheat any fried food and make it palatable.
"...quickly, cooks the food very quickly and evenly and it is easy to access the food during the cooking cycle to rotate it if you need to...." Read more
"...cooking is a breeze thanks to the non-stick cooking basket and removable tray. Both are dishwasher safe!..." Read more
"...But this unit has yet to fail to disappoint.Easy to use, and has a large cooking basket. Can bake, broil, dehydrate, and air fry...." Read more
"...The Instant Vortex has no such issues, and the touch surface is consistently responsive...." Read more
Customers find the air fryer easy to clean. They mention that the non-stick interior literally wipes clean with almost no effort.
"...We’re happy with it, especially now as the smell has lessened. Clean up is easy, and the silver and black finish fits in with our other appliances." Read more
"...The bottom screen/grate easily pops out and the non-stick interior literally wipes clean with almost no effort at all...." Read more
"...Cleaning up after cooking is a breeze thanks to the non-stick cooking basket and removable tray. Both are dishwasher safe!..." Read more
"...Easy to clean. I just washed the grate in warm soapy water and wiped the pan out with a paper towel after each use.So that its...." Read more
Customers like the taste of the air fryer. They say it produces delicious food that is crispy and hot. They also say it makes great jerky, incredible french fries, and excellent quality food. Some mention that it's easy to use and has lots of room for food. Overall, most recommend this air fryers.
"...Roasted potatoes make for a great breakfast side. The appliance also does a remarkable job for reheating leftovers...." Read more
"...our first culinary creation is that it is FAST and it turns out excellent quality food- a lot better than I had imagined...." Read more
"...fryer—it's a multi-functional powerhouse that can broil, dehydrate, crisp, roast, reheat, and bake with ease...." Read more
"...day I tried breaded frozen chicken breasts, and again, they were difficult to eat due to the hot plastic smell..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the air fryer. They mention it's intuitive to use, does a good job, and is easy to clean. They also appreciate the fantastic results and the great value for money. Overall, customers say it'll make a believer out of them.
"...As far as the usefulness of the appliance, it’s amazing...." Read more
"Does several things well. Up to 400 degrees. Bake, broil, dehydrate. and air fry.Air fry this beauty performs DARN WELL...." Read more
"...Everything from the quick preheat to the cooking speed and results quality is fantastic.It made a believer out of me...." Read more
"...I flipped the chops at 8 ½ minutes. These came out perfect. A nice “bark” on the outside and juicy on the inside...." Read more
Customers like the size of the air fryer. For example, they mention it's perfect for most things, has a large cooking tray, and is easy to use. Some appreciate the larger surface area.
"...We’ve barely scratched the surface of what it can do and the 6 quart size is perfect for the two of us...." Read more
"...And with its generous 6-quart capacity, it’s large enough to feed my family of four, yet compact enough to fit comfortably on my kitchen countertop...." Read more
"...Easy to use, and has a large cooking basket. Can bake, broil, dehydrate, and air fry. Worthy of my counter space." Read more
"It is easy to use. Easy to clean. Has a decent capacity for a family." Read more
Customers find the air fryer easy to use and efficient for cooking. They say it fries, roasts, bakes, and broils food quickly and easily. Some mention that it works better and faster than their oven. It's especially good for quick meals and makes preparing meals easy and efficient. Some say it's super efficient when multitasking in the kitchen and easy to cook a second item.
"...The second thing we noticed upon our first culinary creation is that it is FAST and it turns out excellent quality food- a lot better than I had..." Read more
"...Everything from the quick preheat to the cooking speed and results quality is fantastic.It made a believer out of me...." Read more
"Great product. Super efficient when multitasking in the kitchen...." Read more
"...That is a huge change in life. It is brainless and quick. Thank you, thank you, thank you." Read more
Customers have negative opinions about the smell of the air fryer. They say it gives off a nasty smell and the house reeks of burnt plastic and chemicals. Some customers also report that the airfryer produces off-gassing fumes when they first use it.
"...The Smell: it's real. It takes about an hour and a half of use overall for it to drop to unnoticeable levels...." Read more
"...Let me start with the cons.CONS1. Complaints about plastic smell...." Read more
"...Last con - faint plastic odor when heating up. It takes several cooking cycles before odor get better and eventually unnoticed...." Read more
"...I immediately detected the oft talked about burning plastic odor...." Read more
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I ordered this air fryer on 09/11/2022 and received it on 09/16/2022. I had been reading a lot of good things about air fryers and had been toying with the idea of getting one for myself. I thought the 6 quart model would be just about the right size.
It arrived well packaged in an outer box and was undamaged. I’ve read stories where people have received what they suspected were used and returned models, but that does not appear to be the case with me.
Following the break in procedures in the included manual, I ran a foodless test cook at 400° for 20 minutes. I immediately detected the oft talked about burning plastic odor. It was noticeable, it was not nearly as over powering as some of the one star ratings made it sound.
After the first test cook I allowed it cool for about 10 minutes and ran a second and then a third foodless test cook all at 400°. While I have no proof to back up my theory, I suspect the odor is nothing more then production oils burning off. The odor seemed to subside with each consecutive test cook. After a day or so it was completely gone. I should mention that taking the little "feet" off the plate in the basket did not have any effect either good or bad with respect to the odor as far as I could tell. But like I said, by the next day the odor was gone.
This morning I tried my first actual test cook of a grilled ham and cheese sandwich. Buttered each side of the bread and preheated the air fryer. When it was ready I set the timer for 6 minutes at 400° with a flip at the 3 minute mark. Sandwich came out nice and toasty, though I would have preferred the cheese to be a little more gooey.
Next I tried some home made French fries. I think I made a few mistakes. First, I used the Julian feature on my mandolin to slice the potatoes. The fries came out extremely thin and small. The next mistake was I placed them in the basket and sprayed a little EVOO on them, thinking it would help them crisp. Because they were so small and thin, some burned, the others just came out soggy from the EVOO. I’m chalking that up to inexperience.
So I decided to tackle chicken wings. I dusted them with a flour, salt, pepper and paprika mix and cooked them at 380° for 20 minutes. While they did come out somewhat crispy, they were not the golden color I was looking for. I think my mistake here was in not brushing them with olive oil to help crisp up the skin. Another case of inexperience. I’m not going to give up though because I do dearly love me some fried chicken.
My next foray into air fryer cooking was boneless pork chops. I seasoned these with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder on both sides. Unless I’m following a recipe I don’t measure things, I just add till it “looks right”. Just for the heck of it I decided to use the Broil feature instead of Air Fry. I set the timer for 17 minutes and the temp at 400°. I flipped the chops at 8 ½ minutes. These came out perfect. A nice “bark” on the outside and juicy on the inside.
I was so pleased with the way the pork chops came out, the next day I decided to take a run at bacon. I cooked two different batches. The first was using the air fryer setting. Time was six minutes, temp was 360°. When it was done the bacon still seemed to be not as crunchy as I would like, so I added 2 more minutes. This time they were nice and crunchy.
My second batch was on Broil. You can’t change the temp which is preset at 400° so I reduced the cooking time down to five minutes. Personally I liked the Broil results better then the air fryer setting. So did my wife. As a side note, I was surprised at how little bacon grease remained in the pan after cooking. In the interest of full disclosure, after I opened the package of bacon, I cut the slab in half so they fit better in the basket. I was able to get six half slices into the pan without overlapping. Also after cooking I peeked inside the air fryer and did not see any evidence of bacon grease splatter anywhere.
Since I already had a third of a breakfast done, I decided to go full Monty. I found three Yukon Gold potatoes in the kitchen so I peeled and diced them up. I tossed them with just a smidge of olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper and paprika. I tossed them in the fryer, selected broil and set the timer for 12 minutes. Remember, the temp for broiler is preset to 400° and can’t be changed. At least not as far as I could figure out.
When they were done I taste tested a few and they were delicious so I called it good. While eating I came across a few of the bigger chunks that probably could have gone another minute or so, but that’s not a big deal. Then I cooked up some scrambled eggs for my wife and a couple sunnyside up for me, old school on the stove and breakfast was served. Over all I would have to say I was delighted with the results.
I have not tackled the Dehydrate feature yet. I’m not sure how I feel about running my air fryer for several hours. I did take a stab at banana chips. To keep them from turning black some videos recommend dunking in salt water while another suggested using lemon juice. Since the one video didn’t mention how much salt to use, I went with the lemon juice. They did not “chip” and tasted like lemon. I think I’ll stick to slicing my bananas into my Raisin Bran.
Tonight I’m testing out my air fryers ability to make the “perfect” baked potato. I placed two normal sized russet potatoes in the basket after stabbing them repeatedly with a fork and giving each one a loving massage with olive oil. I set it to air fry. Time set for 50 minutes at a temp of 400°. They were still a tad hard so I added another five minutes and that finished them off nicely. Dining Tip: Plain Greek yogurt makes an acceptable substitute for sour cream on a baked potato.
If there is one thing I’m not happy with regarding this air fryer is its alert beeps. Usually half way through whatever cooking time you set, it will beep to remind you to shake or flip whatever you’re cooking. It will also beep to let you know the cooking cycle is done. The problem for me is the beep is so quiet I never hear it. I sit at my desk, right around the corner from the kitchen and still can’t hear it.
The air fryer itself is so quiet I can barely hear it when it’s running. Thankfully I have Alexa to set those timers for me. OK, well I better end this review now or I’ll wind up writing a cook book. So in closing I have to say I am 100% happy and satisfied with my purchase.
I did come across one other feature I'm not a big fan of. And that's the timer. It only counts down in full miutes until you are down to the last minute, when it converts to a seconds count down. So when you're cooking and the timer shows six minutes, you don't know if that means six minutes and 55 seconds, or six minutes and 2 seconds. That 53 seconds can make a big difference in an air fryer. But I monitor my cooking anyway, so it's not a deal breaker for me.
CONS
1. Complaints about plastic smell. Not really a con for me but I see others complaining so I will mention it. I had no problem. I ran the machine through several air fry cycles (400 degrees for 15 minutes) before I cooked any food and noticed the oft complained about plastic smell the first time. It then decreased each time I ran it through another cycle until I could barely notice it. Some reviews say to remove the silicon food grade tabs on the grate insert but note that the grate will then easily fall out when you try to empty the pan by tipping it over. It might eventually fall out with the tabs in place but I used a tongs to prevent the grate from falling out any time I tipped the pan over to empty it.
2. My big complaint is the instructions. They are sparse. It took me awhile to realize I can pull out the pan anytime I want to flip my food and the machine will simply start where it left off when the pan is replaced. If you already flipped your food you can just leave the machine be for the ten seconds it tells you to flip your food and resumes air frying. My learning consisted of trial and error (still doing that learning cook times and when to flip the food) and looking at air fryer demonstration videos and recipes online. The intstant website appears to have no recipes for the air fryer and the recipe page only has recipes for their insta pot.
PROS
The food!! From left to right I first did french fries then chicken thighs, steak, fish and grilled ham and cheese.
FRENCH FRIES - Came out crispy and delicious. The picture is actually my second batch. The first batch went in, then I realized the machine was preheating. I just left the fries in. The machine then went to its 15 minute standard time at 400 degrees. The fries were OK but some were overcooked probably due to going in during the preheat cycle. The second batch went in after the machine preheated and used 12 minutes (after I learned how to adjust the time). This batch was much much improved. I used store bought frozen fries which seem to work really well. For fresh potatoes I learned I had to soak the fries first in water to get rid of some of the starch and dry them with paper towels otherwise the fries didnt turn out as crispy as the store bought frozen fries. My only slight complaint is the cooking grate would eventually fall out when I tipped the pan over to empty the fries onto a plate. I learned to hold the grate with tongs to keep it from falling out.
Chicken - I love fried chicken so this was the real test. I made four bone in thighs. Two were egg wash and then panko bread crumbs (on the left of the picture) and two (on the right of the picture) were eggwash and seasoned flour. All four thighs were sprayed with cooking oil (PAM). I learned this is a must to get a good fry. As you can see some of the panko came off during the cook from the fan. The panko also tended to burn. Many recipes use panko so the food gets crispy but for me it was just OK. On the other hand the chicken with the eggwash and then flour was GREAT. Crispy, juicy, as good as when I deep fry with oil.
STEAK - This is my go to method of making a steak when its too cold outside to grill. It took me awhile to get the time down but the steak turned out really good. I used the broil cycle at 380 degrees. I used an instant read thermometer to get a perfect medium-medium well of 140 inside. I first had the steak on 17 minutes (flipped half way) but it the internal temp was only 120. I then did another 5 minutes. The steak was juicy and perfectly cooked for me.
FISH - This was my one "Its OK" dish that I have work on. I did cod loins at 400 degrees air fry for 8 minutes (flipping half way). I used eggwash and seasoned flour with a spray of cooking oil. The coating wasnt as crispy when I deep fried with oil. Next time I will try increasing the time to see if that improves it. I didnt want to overcook the fish which it wasnt.
GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE - This was the last item prepared. It was probably one of the best grilled sandwiches I have had in a long time. Crispy on the outside with hot gooey cheese and ham on the inside. My go to way to make a grilled cheese from now on. I buttered the outside of the bread and put the machine 6 minutes on air fry at 400 flipping halfway. Like the french fries, the picture was my second sandwich. The first I had at 8 minutes and that was too long, the sandwich was overcooked. But when I got the time down it made a GREAT grilled ham and cheese.
Easy to clean. I just washed the grate in warm soapy water and wiped the pan out with a paper towel after each use.
So that its. I hope this helps other people looking at this machine or other air fryers. I am happy with mine so far. Its just a matter of trial and error until you learn the temps and cooking times that work for you.
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2021
CONS
1. Complaints about plastic smell. Not really a con for me but I see others complaining so I will mention it. I had no problem. I ran the machine through several air fry cycles (400 degrees for 15 minutes) before I cooked any food and noticed the oft complained about plastic smell the first time. It then decreased each time I ran it through another cycle until I could barely notice it. Some reviews say to remove the silicon food grade tabs on the grate insert but note that the grate will then easily fall out when you try to empty the pan by tipping it over. It might eventually fall out with the tabs in place but I used a tongs to prevent the grate from falling out any time I tipped the pan over to empty it.
2. My big complaint is the instructions. They are sparse. It took me awhile to realize I can pull out the pan anytime I want to flip my food and the machine will simply start where it left off when the pan is replaced. If you already flipped your food you can just leave the machine be for the ten seconds it tells you to flip your food and resumes air frying. My learning consisted of trial and error (still doing that learning cook times and when to flip the food) and looking at air fryer demonstration videos and recipes online. The intstant website appears to have no recipes for the air fryer and the recipe page only has recipes for their insta pot.
PROS
The food!! From left to right I first did french fries then chicken thighs, steak, fish and grilled ham and cheese.
FRENCH FRIES - Came out crispy and delicious. The picture is actually my second batch. The first batch went in, then I realized the machine was preheating. I just left the fries in. The machine then went to its 15 minute standard time at 400 degrees. The fries were OK but some were overcooked probably due to going in during the preheat cycle. The second batch went in after the machine preheated and used 12 minutes (after I learned how to adjust the time). This batch was much much improved. I used store bought frozen fries which seem to work really well. For fresh potatoes I learned I had to soak the fries first in water to get rid of some of the starch and dry them with paper towels otherwise the fries didnt turn out as crispy as the store bought frozen fries. My only slight complaint is the cooking grate would eventually fall out when I tipped the pan over to empty the fries onto a plate. I learned to hold the grate with tongs to keep it from falling out.
Chicken - I love fried chicken so this was the real test. I made four bone in thighs. Two were egg wash and then panko bread crumbs (on the left of the picture) and two (on the right of the picture) were eggwash and seasoned flour. All four thighs were sprayed with cooking oil (PAM). I learned this is a must to get a good fry. As you can see some of the panko came off during the cook from the fan. The panko also tended to burn. Many recipes use panko so the food gets crispy but for me it was just OK. On the other hand the chicken with the eggwash and then flour was GREAT. Crispy, juicy, as good as when I deep fry with oil.
STEAK - This is my go to method of making a steak when its too cold outside to grill. It took me awhile to get the time down but the steak turned out really good. I used the broil cycle at 380 degrees. I used an instant read thermometer to get a perfect medium-medium well of 140 inside. I first had the steak on 17 minutes (flipped half way) but it the internal temp was only 120. I then did another 5 minutes. The steak was juicy and perfectly cooked for me.
FISH - This was my one "Its OK" dish that I have work on. I did cod loins at 400 degrees air fry for 8 minutes (flipping half way). I used eggwash and seasoned flour with a spray of cooking oil. The coating wasnt as crispy when I deep fried with oil. Next time I will try increasing the time to see if that improves it. I didnt want to overcook the fish which it wasnt.
GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE - This was the last item prepared. It was probably one of the best grilled sandwiches I have had in a long time. Crispy on the outside with hot gooey cheese and ham on the inside. My go to way to make a grilled cheese from now on. I buttered the outside of the bread and put the machine 6 minutes on air fry at 400 flipping halfway. Like the french fries, the picture was my second sandwich. The first I had at 8 minutes and that was too long, the sandwich was overcooked. But when I got the time down it made a GREAT grilled ham and cheese.
Easy to clean. I just washed the grate in warm soapy water and wiped the pan out with a paper towel after each use.
So that its. I hope this helps other people looking at this machine or other air fryers. I am happy with mine so far. Its just a matter of trial and error until you learn the temps and cooking times that work for you.
Made panko "fried" chicken - came out perfectly, with a fraction of the mess involved in actually frying.
Made breaded pork chops - same, came out crispier and perfect in less time than regular oven.
Made Hasselback potatoes - came out good, but was a little dry on the outside to get inside properly done. This could be the recipe settings though, not necessarily the machine.
Bottom line - hesitated, did not want to buy anything from the InstaPot brand, but decided to give it a try based on ATK recommendation - and now it is in heavy use by household.
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First and foremost, the air fryer is incredibly easy to use. The intuitive controls and clear instructions made it simple to get started right away. I was amazed by how quickly it heats up and how efficiently it cooks food. In just a few minutes, I can have perfectly crispy fries, juicy chicken wings, or even roasted vegetables.
The build quality is exceptional. The design is sleek and modern, fitting perfectly on my countertop without taking up too much space. It's also surprisingly quiet compared to other air fryers I've used in the past.
Cleaning is a breeze, thanks to the non-stick basket and dishwasher-safe parts. I appreciate how easy it is to maintain, allowing me to spend more time enjoying my meals and less time scrubbing pots and pans.
One of the best features is the versatility. The preset cooking functions are a huge plus, making it simple to cook a variety of dishes without having to guess cooking times and temperatures. Whether I'm air frying, roasting, baking, or reheating leftovers, the results are consistently excellent.
Overall, I couldn't be happier with this air fryer. It has exceeded my expectations in every way, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to upgrade their kitchen appliances. The Instant Pot Company air fryer is definitely worth every penny!
Reviewed in India on May 24, 2024
First and foremost, the air fryer is incredibly easy to use. The intuitive controls and clear instructions made it simple to get started right away. I was amazed by how quickly it heats up and how efficiently it cooks food. In just a few minutes, I can have perfectly crispy fries, juicy chicken wings, or even roasted vegetables.
The build quality is exceptional. The design is sleek and modern, fitting perfectly on my countertop without taking up too much space. It's also surprisingly quiet compared to other air fryers I've used in the past.
Cleaning is a breeze, thanks to the non-stick basket and dishwasher-safe parts. I appreciate how easy it is to maintain, allowing me to spend more time enjoying my meals and less time scrubbing pots and pans.
One of the best features is the versatility. The preset cooking functions are a huge plus, making it simple to cook a variety of dishes without having to guess cooking times and temperatures. Whether I'm air frying, roasting, baking, or reheating leftovers, the results are consistently excellent.
Overall, I couldn't be happier with this air fryer. It has exceeded my expectations in every way, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to upgrade their kitchen appliances. The Instant Pot Company air fryer is definitely worth every penny!
It’s easy to clean the basket and inner tray with a bit of soapy water. I made sure not to immerse the basket. Wiped interior and exterior with a damp paper towel. Not much of an instruction booklet but luckily it’s very intuitive to use. Simple operation to change temp from °F to °C and to change presets. Ran an initial test run to break it in. Unlike many other users, there was only a very faint plastic smell on first use (during the test run) that dissipated quickly. I also did not find it to overly loud as some reviewers claimed. There is a hum, which you’d expect from any appliance with a fan, but it’s certainly not what I found to be loud.
Display is large and easy to read. Controls are intuitive. Tried a small batch of (Costco) fries - Airfry 20 minutes @400°F. Next time will reduce time to 18 minutes. Very crisp!! Lovely colour. I’m impressed. Super easy clean up with soapy water. I can envision multiple ways to use this appliance everyday. Bonus: rapid preheat, doesn’t heat up the house like an oven, relatively quiet, quick and even cooking, easy non-stick cleanup.
Very happy with my purchase. And the price was reasonable although it increased immediately (within minutes) after I bought it and fluctuates wildly from week to week. Nonetheless, I bought 2 more to set aside as gifts.