Instant Pot Vortex 8.5L

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Sentiment score67% positive
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Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Reddit IconBrandonW77
6 months ago

One piece of warning about the Ninja dual baskets is that I've read many times that when you run both baskets it takes longer to cook. I have the Instant Dual Vortex dual-basket air fryer, it does not really take any longer to cook when you're running both baskets (maybe 1 minute at most) and you can run it with just one basket in there.

Reddit Icondwellbotx
4 months ago

We have an Instant brand dual rack. The first one purchased Nov 2020 went out on us after a year or two and they replaced it. Still using the replacement a few times a week and it’s been fine. Just to throw another brand into the mix. (I’m not a bot or an instant shill just fyi)(or is that exactly what a bot would say?!? 🤖)

Reddit IconCrowsLoveShinyThings
8 months ago

Kettle: Xiaomi We've had ours for 2 years, used everyday. No issues. Airfryer: Instantpot Vortex Used regularly for months now, works great. I like the oven style and tray vs basket style because easier to clean. I just pop the trays in a dishwasher along with the dishes. It also automatically preheats and dings to remind you the preheating is done.

Reddit IconSignificant_Air_1662
10 months ago

I have two. A Instantpot Vortex and a Dreo ChefMaker. I only turn the oven on now for Turkeys and Pizzas.

Reddit IconWinter-Lifeguard-420
10 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.

Reddit Icon-BananaLollipop-
8 months ago

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

Reddit IconAlwaysamazed1977
3 months ago

Instant pot vortex and I love it! My tray does not fly out when tipped upside down. Easy peasy to clean. Gets blazin hot and fast!

3 months ago

My instant pot vortex is a breeze to clean, often times I can use just a paper towel.

Reddit IconanteaterKnives
10 months ago

> this was a big issue when they first came out; I assume they've fixed it by now Can confirm - it had a smell the first time I ran through a 15m air fryer cycle (empty, per the quick start instructions) and I haven't smelled anything since.

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