Instant Pot - Vortex Oven Series

My 10qt Instapot one has been just fine. Like my regular pressure cooker instapot and ninja creami I just do not use 90% of the settings on it :)

I have a basket type air fryer and an oven-type. I rarely use the basket type. I use the oven-type nearly every day. It is wonderful. And I cook anything in it that I decide to try; just experiment until get temperature, time, and location of tray to my exact liking and write it all down for future reference. Mine is older than this one, but it is an Instant Pot Vortex Plu. Highly recommend. [Amazon.com: Instant 140-3000-01 Vortex Plus Quart 7-in-1 Multi-Use Air Fryer, 10QT, Silver,Black : Home & Kitchen](https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Vortex-Plus-Rotisserie-10/dp/B07VM28XTR/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3A988IXM531HW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kAWK8DxIQduT1VxWRyqo1iuWqhof6XvRvOxbY8v-38ePoNo93UoRzEPYUY9nNJte3k--Y-YOU5c6xFCiUB-tOVUyTsu9PSDYY58OYEHlVLnnj55bLznYc23dOcJ5jNChf8QOvZ7Ore83mjvppPJHTAEVHTVKyv-331V8D25qLxUBSyynnBDjW0d5a126vAHyCBfIr_Ztdfkncd6hYPdJxamlVyE4nvxg-jwN3-3SGA8.yuQvdxz1jIM85Dqnx0c-us3LuzLY48-UkmDZtOz6b_g&dib_tag=se&keywords=Instant%2BPot%2BOven%2BAir%2BFryer&qid=1742488765&sprefix=instant%2Bpot%2Boven%2Bair%2Bfrye%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-3&th=1)

Yo, we were in the same boat not long ago - didn’t want any of that non-stick teflon coating bs, or plastic trays that smell weird when hot. Ended up grabbing the Instant Vortex Plus (stainless steel one) and it’s been solid. Trays are full stainless, no peeling, no coating drama. Cleans easy af. It just works. Been air frying the hell outta veggies, frozen stuff, chicken thighs, all that - and it's holding up like a champ. We also looked at the Cuisinart toaster oven w/ air fryer function - pretty sure you can swap the trays for stainless if needed. That one looks more like a real oven tho, more space but also bigger footprint on the counter. My advice? Skip anything that has non-stick unless you like scraping black flakes off your food in 6 months. Ask me how I know 😅 TL;DR: – Stainless trays or bust. – Instant Vortex Plus (SS version) been goin strong. – Avoid non-stick if you wanna keep your sanity.

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

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 😂

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.

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

After looking at reviews for a long time, i went with the Instant Vortex Plus. Was that or the Cosori Premium II Plus. Turbo blaze was more than double the proce where i live (not US) on black friday otherwise that wouod have been an option (design, temp and variable motor but missing viewing window), but did not want to sacrifice the viewing window and light + i prefer the design of the Instant A LOT over the Cosori Premium. The Turbo blaze is very nice though.

I got the Instant Pot Vortex Plus last Christmas and I have used it quite a bit. It isn’t great for everything so I wouldn’t consider it the only tging you need in your kitchen. I read you should not use many cooking sprays on the non-stick coating in an air fryer so I got an inexpensive spray bottle and put vegetable oil in it to spray my air fryer or food in it. I usually don’t bother preheating my air fryer before putting my food in. It just sits in the air fryer during the preheating time. I did not use liners for a long time but got some silicone liners for my air fryer recently. I did not find clean up too hard without them but they are nice to have.

What kind of air fryer is it? What are you trying to cook? I have the Instant Pot Vortex Plus. The machine turns on when you insert the basket and then you select what function, temperature and cooking time you want and push start. The machine then will run for a couple of minutes and then beep and say on the screen to add food. You don’t have to factor in the preheat time in the cooking time as it does it automatically. Halfway through the cooking time it will beep and say turn food. When it reaches the end of the set time it stops and you can remove the food. If the food needs more time you can start it up again for however long you think it needs. Kind of like using a microwave. I usually just put my food in my air fryer and insert the basket and let it just be in there during the brief reheating time. When it says to turn food I pull the basket out and either shake it or turn over the food and put it back in. On my air fryer you can pull the basket out whenever you want and the cooking will pause and restart when you insert the basket unless you cancel the cooking cycle or unplug the machine.

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

Thanks for the reply. I have an Instant Pot Vortex Plus, which is great, but I often have to stage food and keep stuff warm, so want to try a dual. Might give the Paderno a try, it has good reviews and it's $150, wife likes blue.

I’ve had the instant vortex (the model with the trays) for I want to say a couple years now. I’m bad with time, but it’s been great. No issues.

[Instant Pot](https://s.shopee.ph/AUislZZh2b). We bought the older version ng Air Fryer nila sa Mall 3 years ago and hanggang ngayon nagagamit pa rin namin. Puro 1500W energy ng Air Fryers nila kaya energy efficient talaga, 30-40% lang kasi ng kuryente nagagamit compared sa other oven/air fryer. Iyang Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 Air Fryer naman nila is 6 modes na kaya less hassle tantiyahin niluluto + touch screen na rin. Sabi ng nag-assist sa amin sa mall is safe for dishwasher tapos madali linisan iyong coating ng basket ng model na mayroon kami. But wipes lang pinanglilinis namin. And upon checking is diyan din sa Vortex Plus. Affiliate link posted. https://preview.redd.it/t0liy6ja6ubf1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2a70acbae0863fe28a1576a70ddaec1bd61fb2bb

[Instant Pot](https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.qfGqU) brand ng air fryer oven namin. We changed also to air fryer kasi may hypertension and heart disease ang senior parents ko

I have the Instant Vortex Plus. It's the most used item in my kitchen, bar none.

Word! I have the Vortex plus.

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

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

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 😎

there are a lot of airfryer brands, what you have to understand is what it really does, each has its own benefit, I prefer using named brands for it, we have a few of them in our rental properties. Ill be giving you some of those we have with its pros and cons. [Instant pot](https://s.shopee.ph/2B0UdNkodg): the 6 in 1 is the more budget version, 5.7 liters, the machine does tempreture well, you can roast, great for fries but its only up to 400, always remember to preheat your air fryer. can cook from frozen, i do this with french fries and does well with dehydration [Instant pot 7 in 1](https://s.shopee.ph/3VVsDy3JqP), is a better product imo, why, you can see as there is a glass there, nakikita mo siya ano nangyayari, how many times ko binubuksan yn air fryer just to check and that makes the heat go down. larger capacity siya and still hangan 400 lang siya. malaki siya, kung maliit kitchen mo i would not recommend. [Oster](https://s.shopee.ph/1VknqQy16C), been few months in one rental property, cant say much but has glass window, so nakikita mo yn pagkain, no need to open, bigger benefit is that it can heat up to a higher degree, 450 siya not the 400 na lagi sa iba, item felt flimsy though but works well, no dehydration system. [Dowell](https://s.shopee.ph/VsGejysLf), small, quite plastic centric, small foot print, and all manual. only up to 392 F. good enough if food is not that much [Perrymisth](https://s.shopee.ph/9zjLyIhb5r), cheapest brand i would trust, up to 392 F, knobb type and no dehydrator, good enough if you just want to cook and are not asking for anything else. Affiliate link posted

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

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.

I like my instant vortex

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

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.

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

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

Better quality

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

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.

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

We love our 10 qt. IP Vortex. I gave our 6 qt. to my son. Both IPs have windows, which is a deal breaker to me.

I hate my Xiaomi the Teflon is utter trash which makes cleaning it a chore. Owned a Cosori before it and now bought a Insta Vortex Plus. They use good Teflon unlike the Xiaomi

Xiaomi air fryer pro 4L. I no longer have it as I threw it away and bought the insta vortex plus.

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.

With glass or without? Any idea why the one with glass is cheaper?

Ended up getting that.

Instant Vortex is wonderful.

I’ve has the [Instant Pot Vortex Plus](https://a.co/d/bkdMZrt) for going on 6 years and it’s great, I’ve bought several as house warming and Christmas gifts. Everyone always says it’s amazing

Ah shit well I’m definitely not buying anymore of their products, the instant pot and air fryer I already have will stay but once they stop working I’ll go with another brand

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

I bought a basket model and hated it, they hold a lot less food and the risk of getting burned is higher when you have to turn your food. I bought an Instant Vortex 10 that is oven door style in the summer of 2019, use it daily. My convection oven only gets used for pizza because of size

Yes they are.

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.

can't go wrong with an instant vortex

I did some research and a few people who's opinion I trust seem to prefer the basket type. I'm now on my 3rd one. We are a family of 3 and the 6 quart size fits us best. Somebody said that if you buy one to big, it still works. If you buy one to small, you can't make it bigger. I had a bad experience with zero support from my last one. It was a brand called Bella. I would avoid them like the plague Just got an Instant brand Vortex Plus (same folks who made my Instant Pot) and I love it. It has better circulation than either of my other two. It is fun to use, and beautifully engineered. I got it on Amazon for $79, I think the regular price was $99

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.

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

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. 🤷‍♂️

As a general thing, I think toaster oven style are mostly a bit nicer to use and more flexible. The one exception to this is you can get dual basket air fryers that make cooking different foods at the same time easier. With a oven style you have to choose carefully/are limited in what part of a meal you are making. But oven style with trays just seem easier to deal with, there's none of the awkward shape or difficulty loading/unloading foods with trays. Turning food over is simpler if you don't want to be rough with it i.e. something breaded where just shaking the basket is going to knock everything off or break it up (tater tots). If you have only one tray with food on it, just put on tray on top of the other and flip the whole thing and stick it back in. Trays also give you a bit more use of the space since you have multiple levels, not just the bottom. I know some baskets you can put a trivet or something in if you can find something that fits, but it's intrinsic with oven styles. The Vortex Pro specifically also has a rotisserie cage and a spit that comes with it which can be used for many things beyond just a chicken. I'm sure it's not the only one, but it is a feature I know it has that not all do. And you can use a oven style one...well, as an toaster and oven easily. The shape is less confining of the uses. Cleanup is probably a split decision...cleaning the trays is easier, and less work, but if you regularly clean the entire interior, that's more work than just cleaning a basket. But I'm sure pricing needs to be a factor...I have a friend that got a Breville, but I don't know if I would have gotten that as my first air fryer because of the price. I might be convinced to spend on it once my Vortex Pro dies.

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.

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.

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

For what it is worth, I used this other post to help me, and I obtained the Vortex Plus XL, which is fine. I didn't have any problem with it. [https://www.reddit.com/r/VerifiedWiHookups/comments/1ix4dya/the\_5\_best\_air\_fryers\_that\_ever\_exists/](https://www.reddit.com/r/VerifiedWiHookups/comments/1ix4dya/the_5_best_air_fryers_that_ever_exists/)

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

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

Instant Pot Vortex Plus! I just bought the version with a window and it's pretty fantastic. Very noticeable upgrade over the one I had previously (Bella) which was actually great, but I couldn't find replacement parts for it.

Fantastic compilation, very much appreciated. I am a huge fan of the Breville Air Fryer Pro ovens, primarily because of the large capacity and the ability to air fry, as well as bake, roast, yada yada. I haven’t used my regular oven in years,, because the Breville does most everything that I need it to do without heating up my entire home. With that said, I wondered if the air fryer part of the functions was not the same of the smaller, self contained units. The latest Breville croaked (not mad about this, as it has been in steady use for five years, sometimes three times a day). Ordered a new one and am currently waiting for UPS to show up, a week after ordering. In the meantime, I gave in to wanting to try one of those little self contained air fryer thingies. Because, I love kitchen gear and also because my young grandson was visiting and I needed to be ready to prep chicken nuggets for him. Without your guide and with light googling, I got an InstantPot Vortex Plus air fryer. With very limited counter space, I wanted a small one to play with. And, I liked the stainless steel look. I’m quite impressed with the performance of this little self contained unit. Easy operation (the controls are quite intuitive) and very easy cleanup. Crispy fries, nuggets, shrimp, asparagus and Brussels sprouts so far. So fun!

Love my instant vortex

The Ninja Foodi and Cosori Pro are two of the best air fryers for even cooking, large capacity, and versatility. Instant Vortex Plus is another great choice with multiple functions like roasting and dehydrating. If you want something high-end, Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer is excellent.

Ninja Foodi Dual Zone for multi-cooking, Cosori Pro LE for a compact design, Instant Vortex Plus for versatility, Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer for premium features, and Philips Premium XXL for large portions.

Top air fryer picks include Ninja Foodi Dual Zone for multi-cooking, Cosori Pro LE for compact efficiency, Instant Vortex Plus for versatility, Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer for premium features, and Philips Premium XXL for large portions.

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.

It’s the sides, too, at least for mine (not a ninja).

Oh, I have an instant pot vortex plus.

You can test it by cooking something, then carefully touching the side.

I know Instant Pot people troll and monitor this subreddit, so I expect to get botted to hell and back as well as attacked for this. That being said, I ordered the Instant Pot Vortex with Window due to the America's Test Kitchen recommendation and people here saying it is good due to that review. I had it for 2 years almost. In that time, the light for the window died, and the LED display also died. Luckily, Amazon let me get my money back. That being said, these defects weren't showstoppers, and it didn't fully die ever. Great right? Well, after the second death I got my money back and got a Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer. I have to say, having now used it for 1 month, using the Instant Pot was like living in the dark ages. Food comes out crispier faster. Max Crisp 240 C is a game changer. My wings went from mid and barely decent to as good as oil fried. I am truly amazed at how much better it is and wanna spread the gospel to avoid the Instant Pot one. To prove I am not a bot or have an agenda benefitting either company, I will say the Instant Pot itself is hands down the best electric pressure cooker system in existence, and I'd fully recommend you buy that over any other one. Also on the flipside, I'd say Ninja devices aren't always amazing because I had their blender / food processor combo and that thing died from normal use after 1.5 years. If you have trouble deciding on your Air Fryer go for any of the Max Crisp Ninja ones. It's a game changer truly. Will post pictures of my wings next time I make them.

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.

I have the Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven 13 L £119 normal price, £95 at Argos and Amazon, but Costco UK had it for £84. It has two shelves and a drip tray, but I want to buy a 3rd shelf. It has the grooves for it. I don't like having to turn food over though. It has rotisserie function, comes with skewers, and a wire mesh basket cylinder, which has not been used yet.

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.

I just got the Instant Vortex Plus. It does dehydration (and a bunch of other things), I’ve only tried air fry so far. Really love this thing. This biggest thing missing is my toaster oven was handy for warming plates or keeping food warm while prepping a meal. $100 on Black Friday and it’s America’s Test Kitchen top recommendation.

The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer is a great choice. If you want other options, Ninja and Cosori are solid picks, with Philips being top-tier for crispiness. Instant Vortex Plus is user-friendly.

I have a smaller one similar to the Instant Vortex Plus. I love it and have had it for around 5 years(?). Any ways, I’ve never tried the basket air fryers and couldn’t tell anything about them. Now, I’m currently single, but it will work for two people. Any more than that and not so much. If it’s munchies you’re making, it’ll work. Large meals for 4 or more would be an issue.

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

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.

I love my Instand Vortex Plus. My wife and I use it every single day because it's been so reliable and easy to clean. Of course, it takes up quite a bit of space in my already cramped kitchen but it's well worth it. I used to own a forgettably-named Chinese air fryer with a basket that was replaced after it tried to burn my house down and I'll never go back to the basket version again.

I have an Instant Vortex Plus. I love it. It's easy to use and easy to clean and I can't recommend this enough.

The one with the glass front that folds down. It's the Instant Vortex Plus. Easy to clean and my best purchase in decades. This thing will make you excellent steaks, hamburgers, roasted vegetables and it has a rotisserie mode, in case you want your fries to be tumbled while cooked and a "spit" that secures your whole chicken. EDIT: Sorry, you can't use the rotisserie if you have the air fryer packed with any other ingredients, like QVC claims. Damn thing is wonderful and I'm loving how easy it is to clean.

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. 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 🥲

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

I have the Insta Vortex Plus and I've never looked back. It's got an oven style door, opens down and a glass--wipes right off--plus the door removes easily though I've never really had to take it off. It's a toaster, oven, airfryer and has a rotisserie that I used (with a basket) to boot.

Crisps everything just fine--ours has a rotisserie inside, 3 levels to cook on, replaced the toaster and toaster oven. Most used appliance for us. Happy as heck. We got an Insta Vortex Pro. Happy airfrying to you whatever you get.

After three basket fryers failed (all fairly well regarded)--all failing similar, safety switches nested in the housings that go on / off when you move the basket in and out (when it breaks) despite the unit being fine in terms of its innards (heating unit, fans) all buttons won't work. I went and got a Oven style (Insta Vortex Pro) with Rotisserie. It's great--toasts, does everything the basket one does but can slide trays in and out. Never looking back. I'm old, essentially it's a convection oven...not quite but pretty close.

My instavortex pro has a toast setting and we've figured out with that and sometimes some other settings, our oven style airfryer toasts. We got rid of a toaster, and toaster oven--now just have a door style airfryer. Happy.

No the Vortex really doesn't get hot--less so than a toaster oven. I keep mine ontop of my microwave, the top and back of the unit I make sure has adequate ventilation. Folks fight about whether it's a convection oven or not--essentially it is, though it does a whole lot.

I have an airfryer. My Insta Vortex pro works great. Happy Holiday.

Agreed--they're very small switches, brand specific. I took a look. Time lost acquiring, repairing etc. --I can make more working for that hour. The new unit is a work horse--no such problems. There are basket fryers out there that probably are great. I'm at a preference level that I love the oven style--replaced a toaster oven and get an airfryer to boot. We use ours multiple times a day.

My partner figured out how to bake in it quite successfully. I guess I would say that they learned the temperment of the oven it's vibe-----cupcakes, mini cakes, little breads, salmon--just about anything. Trial and error ---We do preheat (ours has a preheat function but it assures the oven is at temperature before adding food.

I can't speak to any airfryer being buy it for life. I do see convection ovens around that were from the 1960s That said I have an Instant Vortex Pro that's used to airfryer, bake, broil, toast etc........it's in constant use in our home---breakfast lunch and dinner for two years now. I like the oven door style it has. if i replace I'll get one that is similar but larger with the two doors that open left and right.

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.

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.

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

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.