Instant Pot

Vortex® Plus 6QT Air Fryer

Instant Pot Vortex® Plus 6QT Air Fryer

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Sentiment score79% positive
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Last updated: May 1, 2026

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Reddit Icon60PersonDanceCrew
10 months ago

I have an older version of this and I love it

Reddit Iconkeynoto
3 months ago

I own the [Instant Pot 6QT Vortex](https://a.co/d/0dEyja4z). I replaced the original nonstick tray with a [Dual-Layer Air Fryer Rack Set](https://a.co/d/0iLKfdzA) after the nonstick coating started coming off. I plan to keep using this setup as long as it lasts, then eventually upgrade to a glass air fryer

Reddit IconPuggleLover11
10 months ago

Can confirm this is the one (updated 11/24).  Also, As mentioned elsewhere the clear cook odorerase version. is the upgrade pick

Reddit Iconrabbithasacat
10 months ago

It ultimately depends on you and what you like to cook. I use mine almost daily. I bake/roast chicken quarters or drumsticks in 45 minutes, half the time the oven would take, and my salmon filets always come out just right (nine minutes), asparagus, (7 minutes) and so on, all without heating up the kitchen. It's killer for reheating pizza or anything that would just get soggy in the microwave. It's smaller, so you're not going to make large batches of stuff or have leftovers. It's quick & easy meal prep for 1 or 2 people. I typically do chicken or fish in it while the sides cook, or if the entree is cooking elsewhere, then I'll use it for a veggie side. If you do get one, get a [basket model](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VHFMZHJ?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2&th=1), not the rotisserie or oven style. The basket ones do a measurably better job.

Reddit IconDazzlingCapital5230
5 months ago

The instant pot vortex one is quite on sale right now and works well. I would also get a small microwave if you do lots of little things that require that.

Reddit IconWTH_JFG
8 months ago

I have the Instant Vortex Plus 6-qt single basket. Cooling for one, sometimes two. It is the perfect size for me. It is one of the most frequently used items in my kitchen.

Reddit IconAlternative_Session9
9 months ago

Instant vortex plus 6qt has worked amazing for us! We’ve had it for about 2 years now with no issues at all.

9 months ago

I don’t know about a dream but we use the hell out of it for wings, salmon and fried Twinkie’s and it has never let us down.

Reddit IconBluemonogi
4 months ago

I’ve had my air fryer for 2 years and it has not changed for me. Instant vortex plus 6 qt.

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