Instant Pot - Vortex Oven Series

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)

Absolutely. I have both (a Breville smart oven [https://a.co/d/icsQFuO](https://a.co/d/icsQFuO) and an Instant Pot Brand Oven Style Air Fryer[https://a.co/d/dpbJ6Sh](https://a.co/d/dpbJ6Sh)) and believe me, the air fryer ovens (if you are talking about a smart toaster oven that has the air fryer function) are nowhere near being an air fryer.

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.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

We have the Anova Precision oven that does a bunch of things like sous vide, baking, and air frying, and I love cooking with it. I won't lie that I sometimes forget to clean it after a while, but it's always been a breeze to clean, even with grease and food being baked into the inside of the oven, lol. I will usually spray a fume free oven cleaner and let it sit overnight (or a few days on accident...) and it's always been just lighy scrubbing with a non abrasive sponge and some water, making sure I wiped out all the cleaner, then steaming the unit at 100% and wiping the condensation off afterward to be double safe from chemical odors. For our stainless frying basket/tray, I will spray it down and put it in the washer or gently scrub with water/alcohol to degrease if it's sticky. My thing now is to always go for something that we'll use regularly and is easy to clean. We had an Instant Pot oven prior to that, and although it worked well, it was so hard to clean that we ended up giving it to a friend who was more dedicated to cleaning because I couldn't bring myself to do it regularly haha.

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

I like my instant vortex

My instant pot vortex plus is a little less than 2 years and starting to fail. The display lines are half gone and I need to wobble it to detect that the door is closed. I think they went cheap on the parts and didn't properly protect their electronics from the heat. I thought instant pot was supposed to be a better brand. I loved it when I first got it, but I'm not buying from them anymore. I'd rather spend more for something that lasts.

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

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.

I have an Instant Vortex toaster over/air fryer/rotisserie, and I CONSTANTLY use it. It's faster than an over, and food comes out more crunchy, which is super satisfying for my sensory issues! An air fryer means that you have to concentrate on cooking for a way shorter amount of time, plus you have to set a timer, so it's harder to burn stuff or start a fire if you forget! I'd highly suggest it!

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.

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

Instant Vortex is wonderful.

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

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. 🤷‍♂️

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

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.

I got the instant vortex plus and it's loud as hell. I should probably experiment with it more, but tbh it's in the graveyard. I would absolutely use a fancy toaster with an air fry setting but I already have a fancy toaster that I use the hell out of, just without that feature. 

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.

I have the instapot brand air fryer and cannot recommend it enough. I use it daily for everything from pizza rolls to chicken for dinner. It has a rotisserie option and it has a basket included for fries that rotates so the fries are evenly crispy and it’s my favorite way to make fries at home now. [This is the one I have.](https://a.co/d/eiQlrJg)

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.

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.

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.