Some personal feedback on this as I spent the last week picking an air fryer. Size of the fryer was a big factor in our search.
First I bought the Ninja Pro XL 6 in 1. I liked that it would get to 450 degrees. We ended up returning it because it was so loud it sounded like a plane taking off.
Second we got the Instant Pot, due to the positive online and Americas Test Kitchen reviews from a few years ago. We got the updated version with the window. That one got returned because one, it smelled absolutely awful when heated. Second, the bottom plate would pop up and sit at an angle as soon as it started to warm up. This is a safety issue because it would fly out when trying to dump out hot food. After looking back at the "positive" reviews, I realized they are almost all incentivized.
Third and final one we got is the Ninja Foodi 8qt two basket fryer. So far so good. It's still kind of noisy, but it's tolerable. The dual basket is a nice option. Also even though it's dual, the dimensions are still surprisingly compact. It's slightly wider than a single basket model, but it wasn't any deeper.
We also considered a Midea because Sam's has some, but they are huge.
I have the instant pot I was happy with its performance so I bought instant air vortex which is good as well. You can consider this as well. But I'll suggest you to purchase one with a glass basket instead of aluminium-ceramic
Hey, I've been using instant air vortex since 2023. It's absolutely fine working machine. Its given me no trouble at all. This one is a 4 litre. And since February 2025 i am almost using this everyday to cook chicken
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Mine is the Instant Vortex. Slightly smaller than a standard microwave. Has two shelves. I use it for so much. Its great for chicken thighs, sausages, raw vegetables, making toast. And of course also from freezer to plate items. It heats up leftovers 10x better than a microwave. Pizza and fries especially.
I’ve owned 3 different brands of air fryers. They all work well. I would say more than brand consider type. I don’t like the basket type. They are a bit easier to clean, but I feel like to get good crisping in both sides that you have to flip. I’m lazy and prefer the type with trays similar to a standard oven. I have an Instant Pot Vortex air fryer that is my go to. I can cook more in it at once too compared to a basket style, and since we are a family of 5 that matters.
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