Instant Pot Vortex Slim 5-in-1

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Sentiment score67% positive
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Last updated: Apr 18, 2026

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Reddit IconZakazulu
8 months ago

I went for the Instant Vortex Slim 5,7L, a couple of days ago and it's really good for fries atleast. That's what i have tried yet. And Instant pot gets a lot of great user receptions which made the choice really easy because it was only 40 euro's on their official website. No clue if it's available in Ukraine though.

Reddit IconBernieInvitedMe
3 months ago

I have an Instant Pot 6 quart air fryer. I've used it for more than 2 years and it's fantastic.

3 months ago

I've had no problems with the temperature or cooking consistency. Basket size is good for 4 portions of most proteins. It also has "bake", "roast" and "reheat" functions which I've never used. I've only used it for air frying.

Reddit Icon-BananaLollipop-
7 months ago

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

Reddit Iconwheat
3 months ago

I’ve had both: a really fancy Cuisinart and a much cheaper and better basket-style one from Instant Pot. The Instant Pot one is simpler. You set time and temp, it preheats, beeps when it’s time to put the food in, beeps when it’s time to flip it, and beeps when it’s done. It simple and I burn things less often.

Reddit IconAlwaysamazed1977
2 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!

2 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.

Reddit Iconbeestingers
5 months ago

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.

Reddit Iconbenthic_vents
8 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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