Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6QT ClearCook Air Fryer, Clear Windows, Custom Program Options, 6-in-1 Functions, Crisps, Broils, Roasts, Dehydrates, Bakes, Reheats, from the Makers of Instant Pot, Black

MN United States

Looks modern and sleek, compact yet roomy inside, a pleasure to operate, cooks perfectly

I just love it! Adding an air fryer 4 years ago, a $25 after coupon Bella with manual controls, was a life changer, for french fries, of course, but also croquettes, dumplings, pancakes, chicken wings, shrimp, all kinds of stuff. Alas, the timer stopped working, we timed it manually for a few months but decided to take advantage of Black Friday deals. What an upgrade! I agonized between the Instant Pot 4Qt and 6Qt versions, fearing the 6Qt would be too big, but I'm so glad we went with the bigger one. See pictures, it still fits perfectly atop the microwave with room to unload stuff, and it seems to be bigger inside than outside, easily twice the cooking area of our old 4Qt unit for may be 20% more footprint. Battered fish and sweet potato fries for 4 came out deliciously crunchy yet moist inside, very evenly cooked across the whole surface, dumplings and pancakes also evenly cooked and crunchy on the edges as should be. Seems to take less time than our older one, pre-heat + 5-6 minutes instead of 15 minutes (1700 watts, better than the usual 1500 watts, a bigger difference in practice than I thought). The soft touch controls are done right, just a light touch in the general area gets a soft beep and it activates. Starting an air fryer program requires first to touch anywhere for the controls to light up, then touch the Air Fryer rectangle, optionally touch the time/temp and turn the knob to set either or both, or directly touch start if the last settings are already what you want. It does a soft chime when pre-heat is done in case you want to add food only after pre-heat, and another one 2-3 minutes before the end in case you want to turn the food for more even crunchiness - we never had to, it works fine just putting the food in and running it. The front window is a big benefit, especially with the soft touch switch and the automatic on/off when you put the tray in or pull it out. The whole things just feels luxurious, with the smooth top with only the Instant Pot logo and the knob. I chose it black to match my appliances, don't know how the other colors would look. Also very quiet, a bit quieter than our main convection oven, much quieter than the dishwasher and the old air fryer. I did as other reviewer did, hand washed the tray then ran it in the patio for 15 minutes empty the first time to get rid of factory chemicals, and never had objectionable smell after I set it in the kitchen. Haven't seen any downside yet, but I just got it and used it for a week.

Michael Canada

Best kitchen appliance

We got this air fryer after reading many reviews, and decided on this model after going through the glowing reviews from America's Test Kitchen. This did not disappoint, and so far (it's been less than a week in action) it has exceeded expectations. We've tried many things in this air fryer using their different modes. We roasted chicken thighs under the roast mode and were greeted by a product that had a crispy skin and tender meat. We broiled fresh sausages to juicy perfection. Cooked chicken breast, salmon, meatballs and even grilled cheese in this gadget, all to perfection. Best of all, it catches all the oil and fat from the meat, and get things done in a jiffy. I haven't used my oven since I got the air fryer, and apart from cakes and turkey, I really can't see when I'll use it again... One thing I must emphasize is we especially went for the 6 qz model for it's larger capacity. This is mostly enough for a family of four, but you may still need to cook your food in 2 batches. But that's ok, because the relative cook time is pretty short. Say 15 minutes end to end for roast chicken thighs, and less than 10 minutes for meatballs and chicken breast. Highly recommended!

Paul United States

I should have bought this years ago.

I did a fair amount of comparing features and reviews, this is the air fryer I chose. After using it for a month now, I'm really glad I did, Im very happy with this 6qt air fryer. I did not want a "combo" unit that air fries, toasts, bakes, etc - combo units always have compromises engineered into them so that all the features work. I specifically wanted a dedicated air fryer. The instant pot vortex plus did not disappoint, it works great! Even though we just cook for the 2 of us Im glad I got the 6 qt, no problem fitting 2 NY strip steaks. Or enough fries that we dont have to cook a second batch. Im also glad I chose to "upgrade" to the model with the clear window so I can see whats going on. I mean... you have a window and light on your wall oven, and you use it, right? Nice modern sleek looking machine. Controls are pathetically simple and intuitive to use.

Sajama United States

Lives Up to the Hype — Glad I Bought It

I picked up the Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6QT after seeing it rated as America’s Test Kitchen’s top air fryer, and honestly, it has not disappointed. It’s simple to use, which is exactly what I wanted. It heats up fast, and I love that it tells you when to add the food, when to flip it, and when it finishes cooking. All I really have to do is choose the setting and set the time. Cleanup is easy, too. Most of the time the basket washes up quickly, and if I’m cooking something messy, I just use an air fryer liner and it’s a breeze. There are so many air fryers out there that it’s hard to know which one to trust, but I’m glad I went with this one. The quality is great, the price was fair, and it just works the way you want it to.