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Instant Pot - Vortex 8.5L

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"I've been rocking my Instant Dual Basket Vortex for nearly three years without issue and I love it!"


"My beloved original instant vortex has finally died after 5+ years of constant use."


"Ya I got 4 years daily use multiple times on my instant vortex."

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"it doesn’t take any longer when you’re cooking both sides at once."


"however in practice the food is nowhere near as good as from the Instant vortex Thisgs take forever to cook, and have inconsistent browning. ... It took almost twice as long to cook chicken from raw in the Gourmia, as I am used to in my Instant vortex."


"Yep, I've had great luck following the instructions on food packages and can't recall ever burning anything or having bad results."

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"I think the dual basket makes it much more useful because I can cook my entree and side dish at the same time."


"it doesn’t take any longer when you’re cooking both sides at once."


"I have an Instant Vortex that has two large baskets so I can cook meat in one side and veggies/fries/etc. in the other basket and I absolutely love it, couldn't imagine trying to get by with one small basket after I've been using this one for so long."

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"it’s got a rotisserie! I don’t have the shake anything"


"The fry basket rotisserie attachment alone is worth it to me."


"actually tried its rotisserie function once (that was fun, and y’know, a massive win on high function special dinner days)"

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"there ’s windows at the front so you can check in your food without having to open it."


"I like the window to be able to see how much more time the food needs without letting out heat or slowing down cooking time."


"you can see your food cooking through the window, so you can monitor what you’re cooking"

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"Id give up the extra quart of capacity to get the flexability of that big basket for when I am doign something that doesnt fit well in the smaller side by side baskets."


"but it doesnt convert the 2 baskets into one."

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"how easy the teflon scratches the screen pan"

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"the handle detached from the basket and couldn't be reattached."

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"Same! I’ve forbid my husband from using it. ... It seems like it’s killing us?! ... I want to send it back!! ... Regret it!"


"How long does it take for the plastic smell to go away? I just got one and can't handle the smell 😩 ... Right? It's so bad and the plastic smell gets into the food. ... I did that and it still stinks 😂 I just use it for reheating food now since I don't have a microwave lol the taste is less noticeable though"

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"all the window does is get dark and yellow, even wiping it down every time we cook. ... So you have to open it anyway to check."

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abastage • 9 months ago

I recently upgraded air fryers from my old trusty ninja foodi (the pressure cooker combo) to a Instant Pot Vortex XL with the dual basket. its opened up a bunch in terms of useability & ease of use. However to do again I would of gone for the Foodi with the Flex Basket. Id give up the extra quart of capacity to get the flexability of that big basket for when I am doign something that doesnt fit well in the smaller side by side baskets.

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fluffysugarfloss • 11 months ago

Instant pot Vortex. It’s a 8.5L wide drawer. It has sync so I can cook two things at different temperatures but sync so they finish at the same time. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Instant-Vortex-Plus-VersaZone-Dehydrate/dp/B09ZVM6MHT

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BrandonW77 • 8 months ago

Not been my experience. My Instant Dual Vortex has been going strong for 3 years and does a great job, I've have zero complaints about it and my food comes out nice and crispy.

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BrandonW77 • 11 months ago

My Instant Dual Vortex has windows but I don't use them a whole lot.

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BrandonW77 • 10 months ago

I prefer my Instant Dual Vortex to the Ninja.

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BrandonW77 • 11 months ago

I recommend getting a bigger one. When they're small it limits what you can do with it. I have a dual basket Instant Vortex and use it almost every day.

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BrandonW77 • 12 months ago

Should have got the Instant dual basket, I love mine and it doesn’t take any longer when you’re cooking both sides at once.

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BrandonW77 • 11 months ago

I have the Instant Dual Vortex and it does not slow down the cooking time when using both baskets. I've had it over two years and it's been amazing!

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BrandonW77 • 11 months ago

Yes, I'm in Indiana. I've heard the Ninjas have problems with this but I've never noticed it with my Instant.

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BrandonW77 • 6 months ago

Yep, I've had great luck following the instructions on food packages and can't recall ever burning anything or having bad results. I have an Instant Vortex dual basket air fryer.

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BrandonW77 • 4 months ago

I've been using my Instant Dual Vortex multiple times a week for about three years now with no issues.

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BrandonW77 • 8 months ago

I tried that one and didn't like it. Baskets are small and it's less efficient when using both baskets. I went with an Instant Dual Vortex instead, the two baskets are much bigger and running both baskets at the same time does not reduce its efficiency. I love it and use it for almost every meal I cook at home, and I think the dual basket makes it much more useful because I can cook my entree and side dish at the same time.

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boredtxan • 24 days ago

that why I like instant brand dual airfryer. you can use it as a single or dual . got plenty of surface area as a single to get stuff crispy

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burgerboss13 • 9 months ago

There are a few, if you have an instant pot they make their own air fryer lid if you want to save space but if you just want a dedicated one: ninja, cosori, and instant are solid brands that have dual basket models. That being said I’m still using a cheap 35$ chefman with rotaries that I’ve had for over 5 years that I’ve been waiting to break so I can upgrade but it keeps on ticking

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anteck7 • 3 months ago

It’s one of the better ones I’ve had outside of an original vortex when the instapot stuff was made in Canada.

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FunDependent9177 • 9 months ago

I got instant vortex basket and its pretty good

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FunDependent9177 • 9 months ago

Same I love my instant vortex for the windows and ease of use, but it doesnt convert the 2 baskets into one.

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FunDependent9177 • 10 months ago

I bought a instant pot vortex and its worth it so far

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FunDependent9177 • 10 months ago

Just try it for yourself and see if you like it or not.

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Winter-Lifeguard-420 • 3 months ago

The current multi-day bloat sale for the big online giant has the InstantPot Vortex on sale for $90, if you like the basket type ones. Large capacity, cleans up easily. Cooks fast and food comes out really crisp. Not a Costco purchase, but can highly recommend with no regrets.

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BeerSlayingBeaver • 7 months ago

Thanks for your input! We have one of those instant pot vortex air fryers, just with a different label on the front. The house we are moving into has fairly new appliances. They were bought in '22 I believe but it's just the two of us and a dog so we don't often like using the oven if we can help it. I'll take a look at the Bella air fryer! I guess air fryers themselves aren't that expensive. If I'm going to spend $500 on appliances, I might as well look at a combi oven too 😂

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Eloquent_Redneck • 6 months ago

This checks out, I have a instant pot vortex, got it bc it seemed like the most highly recommended one that wasn't a dual zone or an oven style one

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emmybemmy73 • 8 months ago

I have not had this experience. I started with a ninja basket type. When I was looking for a bigger one, but similar style I got the instapot vortex (no window) and find the performance of both basically the same. Used each for over a year, so it’s not a one-off experience.

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fenriq • 8 months ago

Yeah, replaced our Instant Pot Vortex with one and its been excellent, lots easier to clean too.

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goldenshuttlebus • 12 months ago

Never heard of Oster, own the IP vortex. I use it for toasting bread sometimes.

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hammong • 8 months ago

Pretty happy with our Instant Pot Vortex. Decent size, easy to clean, easy to use. And it's held up now for about 2-3 years with almost daily use, so that's saying something.

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hokies314 • 9 months ago

Ended up getting that.

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LifeLeg5 • 3 months ago

Di ko alam price now, but we use the instant pot vortex, yung may roleta sa loob 3 layer frying pa kaya very convenient The cleaning is pretty much similar to an oven, nadedetach din yung catch at front cover kaya madali lang

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Ok_Whole4719 • 6 months ago

Thanks for sharing - I’m sure cost is a factor as well when purchasing but the instant pot vortex is awesome!

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Ok_Whole4719 • 6 months ago

Ya I’ve had over 500 uses with mine and it’s going great!

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ubasta • 6 months ago

Couldn’t keep my fries crispy. Instant pot vortex is the way to go

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ultrahip • 6 months ago

Go for what America’s Test Kitchen recommends, which is the Instant Pot vortex. It’s a good model because you can see your food cooking through the window, so you can monitor what you’re cooking. The cleanup is pretty easy as well.

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WillShattuck • 11 months ago

My instant pot vortex lives on my counter for frozen snacks for my kids. French fries or gator tots at 400 for 15 min without the 20 min oven Warmup and doesn’t heat the house in out 100+F summer heat here.

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Working-Hawk-1982 • 3 months ago

Id go with the instant pot vortex. Its around $50-60 now and is the recommended budget air fryer on wirecutter

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Table_Talk_TT • 8 months ago

We love our Instant Vortex basket model. We also have a counter-top convection oven that we like, but it sounds like you already have one of those.

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-BananaLollipop- • 25 days ago

Philips, Instant Pot/Vortex, and Cosori are all better than Ninja. Ninja has bad non-stack and low power.

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benthic_vents • about 2 months ago

Ours just died after using it almost every day for two years, which is why I’m in this thread. We liked it quite a bit, but agree with Wirecutter’s criticism that the Instant Vortex’s user interface is crap - it’s just a cheap touchscreen with poor sensitivity. I’m looking at other models now - the Instant Vortex was a lovely gift but I don’t think I want to buy another.

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bibismicropenis • 10 months ago

I bought a insta pot vortex on black Friday. Fucking love this thing. Is it loud? It's my first air fryer so I don't know shit

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Bluevelvet_starry_ • 11 months ago

I’ve had the insta pot vortex for a couple of years- I really like it, but all the window does is get dark and yellow, even wiping it down every time we cook. So you have to open it anyway to check. The other thing I don’t like is how easy the teflon scratches the screen pan- I’m definitely in the market now for glass or ceramic. Size wise and cooking wise, it’s been amazing

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Difficult_Feed3999 • 8 months ago

I have an Instant Vortex and its been great for years!

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DinoTh3Dinosaur • 10 months ago

I have the instant vortex and it is hands down the best air fryer and most versatile I’ve ever had. Yes, miles beyond the ninja, contrary to what this sub says most of the time

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DinoTh3Dinosaur • 10 months ago

Downvote me all you want people, this thing is going strong for 4 years now and it’s got a rotisserie! I don’t have the shake anything 😎

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Excellent-End-5720 • 9 months ago

I like my instant vortex

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freespiritedqueer • 2 months ago

If you’re cooking small meals, a single basket like the Ninja AF101 or Instant Vortex does the job well. Duals are great for variety but take more space. Go Ninja if you want durability, Instant if you want presets and ease.

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fxckn_z • 7 months ago

If may budget ka is [Instant Pot Vortex](https://s.shopee.ph/VsGwNfKWA) ang best option. Top air fryer iyan sa UK and medyo na-didiscover na rin sa Philippine. Bumili kami dahil ni-recommend siya ng tita ko and 4 years na namin gamit. 7 iyong pre-set functions niya kaya versatile talaga.

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HonoluluLongBeach • 7 months ago

Instant Vortex is wonderful.

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Independent_coas • 11 months ago

I didn't like the gourmia one at all. Didn't seem to cook as fast as my instant vortex. I prefer the vortex or ninja ones

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jibaro1953 • 11 months ago

If you didn't already have the rice cooker (never used one) I would suggest the instant pot first. I use mine mostly for making chicken broth, which I use in cooking all the time. America's Test Kitchen gave the Instant Vortex air fryer their top choice, so they is the one I got. I guess it depends on what you like to cook and eat. I use both quite a bit.

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Jindaya • 9 months ago

can't go wrong with an instant vortex

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KillahHills10304 • 10 months ago

The instant vortex can. It's pretty rad for actual cooking and baking. The ninja foodi also can, but it sucks at actual cooking so I doubt it can bake. It's really for reheating processed foods and toast.

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LookDamnBusy • 10 months ago

Since you mentioned how hot it gets on the outside, I thought I would share my experience. We've used a breville toaster oven forever, and since it even fits a pie, we almost never use the actual oven anymore. A friend let us borrow a spare instant vortex air fryer and we loved it, so we thought we would try an air fryer toaster oven so we could still just have one appliance. It did not do nearly as good a job at "air frying", but the big issue was that it absolutely radiated heat because there seems to be no insulation in there at all, to where it actually heated up the kitchen more than the full size oven does. We returned it, kept our toaster oven, and just added an air fryer to our repertoire. 🤷‍♂️

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medigapguy • 8 months ago

Sorry for your expensive. I've had 4 different types and brands of air fryer. My instant vortex is my favorite by a large margin, and been going strong for over 2 years.

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medigapguy • 7 months ago

I absolutely love mine. I have the instant vortex. The fry basket rotisserie attachment alone is worth it to me. However. Look at multiple UNBIASED reviews. They are not all created equal. But if you don't want to do that type of research. You want one that is an air fryer first that also has other settings and NOT a convection oven that also has an air fryer setting. They are not the same.

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rcreveli • 3 months ago

We had an Instant Brand Vortex that the display started failing 1 year in. I replaced it with a Gourmia and its performed perfectly for 13 months. It cost less than 1/2 what the vortex did.

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sonofashoe • 11 months ago

My 2 cents: I've had an Instant Vortex, which lasted 3 years of daily use. It was fine until the handle detached from the basket and couldn't be reattached. Replaced it with a Gourmia 2 months ago. It's fine too, The top fan seems significantly stronger - it blows cheese and seasoning off the top unless I weigh it down with a spray of oil. The biggest difference to me is that the Instant Vortex has a physical knob to adjust timer and temp (I prefer that), and no window the Gourmia has touch buttons and a window. The window is helpful.

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Upper_Increase_773 • over 1 year ago

How long does it take for the plastic smell to go away? I just got one and can't handle the smell 😩

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Upper_Increase_773 • over 1 year ago

Right? It's so bad and the plastic smell gets into the food. Granted I've only had it for a day but I'm going to return mine if it doesn't go away. I don't know any alternatives that don't do that though! I was considering the Ninja AF101 but there were reviews about it smoking and catching on fire so now I'm paranoid about even getting a new one 🥲

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Upper_Increase_773 • 9 months ago

I did that and it still stinks 😂 I just use it for reheating food now since I don't have a microwave lol the taste is less noticeable though

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wynlyndd • 10 months ago

I have the Instant brand (think Instant Pot) Vortex. It works for my wife and I , however if we had a large family, we might want a bigger one.

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