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Vortex Mini 2QT
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Instant Pot - Vortex Mini 2QT

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


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


"this thing is going strong for 4 years now"

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"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."


"The Ninja and Instant heated better, and even pre-heated better (which the Philips advertises as being particularly good at, which it's not. The Ninja and Instant were superior)."


"Even if an item doesn’t have air fryer directions I usually take the oven directions, lower the temp by about 25 degrees and cut the cooking time in half, checking halfway."

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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."


"It has two shelves plus a rotisserie and cooking cylinder for tater tots, etc."

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"So my "money is no object" choice turns out to be the reasonably priced Instant Vortex."


"and it was half the price of the Philips."


"the Instant Vortex is my favorite at that price point."

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"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."


"I love my instant vortex for the windows"

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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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"how easy the teflon scratches the screen pan"

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neverdoityourself • 9 months ago

I also searched for this .... Nothing really offered out the box from mfr nonstick coatings free besides a few glass models (ninja crispi - nano ceramic tray, fritaire, and big boss halogen)... There are some that come with nonstick trays that can be swapped for stainless, and supposedly the rest of the p65 warning is just for the power cord. I have just recently tried swapping the nonstick baskets in basket styles for 22 ga stainless steam table trays. They work well, but required modifications (cutting to fit) and need a mitt and spatula to take the basket in and out. Instant vortex mini 1300w (1/6 pan 2.5 in deep) and instant vortex slim 1700w narrow 6 qt (1/3 pan, 4" deep). You need to cut and remove the sharp edges on the steam table trays and they don't fit perfectly, but they do work well so far. I do like the cooking results though, and easy to stick in the dishwasher. Also, saw a reddit thread on swapping the instant 10qt vortex plus7in1 1500W trays, for plain bare stainless trays, and plan to see how well this works when it arrives... Ordered for $85, a week ago, but it's back to $150, if it's good may want to wait for another sale

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Pepsichris • 10 months ago

I really Ike my Instant Pot Air Fryer 2qt

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International_Gap113 • 7 months ago

I have the one without glass window for 6-7 years and it’s working perfectly.

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FunDependent9177 • 8 months ago

I got instant vortex basket and its pretty good

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FunDependent9177 • 8 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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Table_Talk_TT • 7 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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bibismicropenis • 9 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_ • 10 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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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 • 8 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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Difficult_Feed3999 • 7 months ago

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

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DinoTh3Dinosaur • 9 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 • 9 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 • 8 months ago

I like my instant vortex

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fxckn_z • 6 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 • 6 months ago

Instant Vortex is wonderful.

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Independent_coas • 10 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 • 10 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 • 8 months ago

can't go wrong with an instant vortex

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LookDamnBusy • 9 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 • 7 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 • 6 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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sonofashoe • 10 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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wynlyndd • 9 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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