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Last updated: Oct 8, 2025 Scoring
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"crisps my food much better than my COSORI"
"it doesn’t take any longer when you’re cooking both sides at once."
"It reheats pizza exceptionally well, actually my mother reheat poutine in it and was pretty pleased."
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"Been air frying the hell outta veggies, frozen stuff, chicken thighs, all that - and it's holding up like a champ."
"4 years na namin gamit."
"And it's held up now for about 2-3 years with almost daily use, so that's saying something."
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"Instant pot I find much much easier to clean"
"now bought a Insta Vortex Plus. They use good Teflon unlike the Xiaomi"
"Very easy cleanup."
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"Been air frying the hell outta veggies, frozen stuff, chicken thighs, all that - and it's holding up like a champ."
"we use the hell out of it for wings, salmon and fried Twinkie’s and it has never let us down."
"One of the things that I probably cook the most are chicken thighs (bone in skin on). ... When I cook pork, I do pork loin and sometimes brine it first. ... I love doing steak bites in mine. ... One of the things I find the basket style perfect for is “baking sheet meals“. ... But I also do veggies, potatoes, desserts."
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"there ’s windows at the front so you can check in your food without having to open it."
"Insanely quiet. Several times I had to double check if it was even on. ... The instant wins every category ease of use, sound, looks, window etc"
"the window extremely helpful for keeping an eye on food that you don't have a actual air fryer recipe for ... that window allows me to look at the progress without opening it up over and over again"
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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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"the food out of the Cosori is much better IMHO. ... Chicken wings, the Cosori finished 7 minutes faster with much crisper skin. ... From raw frozen chicken tenders, Cosori was the only one to get a decent crispy on the outside before the internal temp got too high. ... the Instant taking about 16-17 minutes and not being as evenly cooked. ... I really prefer the Instant AF, but the food quality of the Cosori won me over, and it is going back."
"My wings went from mid and barely decent"
"400 degrees maximum heat doesn't cut it in 2024 ... Chicken wings, the Cosori finished 7 minutes faster with much crisper skin. Being able to bump to 450 made all the difference in finishing the wings. ... From raw frozen chicken tenders, Cosori was the only one to get a decent crispy on the outside before the internal temp got too high. ... I set both 2 400, and did the optional pre heat on the Cosori. I set both to 20 minutes, but the Cosori reached my optimal level of crisp in just about 11 minutes, with the Instant taking about 16-17 minutes and not being as evenly cooked."
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"LCD that fails in a year"
"the Instant Vortex’s user interface is crap - it’s just a cheap touchscreen with poor sensitivity."
"There are cracks that form on the plastic near the handle. ... Small cracks forming near the handle on the outside window. ... cracks forming right under where the top part of the handle attached to the window?"
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"the Foodi just does more, and has more space"
"Id give up the extra quart of capacity to get the flexability of that big basket for when I am doign something that doesnt fit well in the smaller side by side baskets."
"is VERY small"
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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."
I recently upgraded air fryers from my old trusty ninja foodi (the pressure cooker combo) to a Instant Pot Vortex XL with the dual basket. its opened up a bunch in terms of useability & ease of use. However to do again I would of gone for the Foodi with the Flex Basket. Id give up the extra quart of capacity to get the flexability of that big basket for when I am doign something that doesnt fit well in the smaller side by side baskets.
r/airfryer • Best Air Fryer to Buy Right Now Cometh the 2025? ->[America's Test Kitchen recommends](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PY9vRSbiB9c&) the [Instant Vortex Plus 6-Qt](https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Technology-Functions-Dehydrates-Reheats/dp/B096N28SZP/). It's what I purchased after seeing their recommendation and it works well. It's the first air fryer I've ever used/owned though.
r/Appliances • I analyzed the 25 most recommended air fryers on reddit ->I bought the Instant Vortex Plus 6QT Air Fryer last summer and I love it. It has a window as well and I found it crisps my food much better than my COSORI. Also has an effective broil mode.
r/airfryer • Looking for recommendations on a new air fryer. ->I find the window extremely helpful for keeping an eye on food that you don't have a actual air fryer recipe for. You're kind of guessing at what it would be and that window allows me to look at the progress without opening it up over and over again.
r/airfryer • Looking for recommendations on a new air fryer. ->I known you're talking about a counter top oven but I wanted to add this. We bought a fancy full size gas convection stove/oven with an air fryer feature. We thought we could make more fries just as fast. Nope, takes a lot longer and not as crispy despite what description said. We also own an over stove electric convection oven, same thing, it takes longer to crisp stuff up. Out Instant Vortex 6 qt air fryer is still the best for air fryer type foods. That's not say a counter top toaster oven/air fryer doesn't have uses, especially if you're limited on counter space and stotage, but we found the air fryer with it's basket works best for us.
r/airfryer • Air Fryer vs Air Fryer Oven: What are your thoughts? ->Instant vortex plus 6qt has worked amazing for us! We’ve had it for about 2 years now with no issues at all.
r/airfryer • HELP- what is the best air fryer for a family of 4? ->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.
r/airfryer • HELP- what is the best air fryer for a family of 4? ->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.
r/BuyItForLife • Non-toxic air fryer, recommendations? Please share your favorites ->It’s one of the better ones I’ve had outside of an original vortex when the instapot stuff was made in Canada.
r/Costco • Has anyone bought the Gourmia Air Fryer? ->Id definitely go with the Instant vortex mini. its around $60 and is the recommended budget air fryer on wirecutter. You can find some good options [in this thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/cookingforbeginners/comments/1lxgrty/best_budget_air_fryer/)
r/airfryer • Affordable Airfryer Suggestions ->Philips, Instant Pot/Vortex, and Cosori are all better than Ninja. Ninja has bad non-stack and low power.
r/airfryer • Why do you guys prefer dual air fyers? ->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 😂
r/airfryer • Buying new appliances, should I get a dedicated air fryer and/or countertop oven? ->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.
r/BuyItForLife • The Best Air Fryer to Buy Now? ->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
r/airfryer • Help picking an air fryer ->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.
r/airfryer • HELP ME OUT - Xiaomi 5.5L Air Fryer basket size ->I like Ninja, but if you want a small one, I highly recommend Instant Pot Vortex 2-QT Mini.
r/airfryer • Air fryer for college dorm recommendation? ->Tht's similar to the Instant Pot Vortex 2QT Mini Air Fryer I have. I use it all the time, instead of my larger Ninja, simply because I air fry very little food at a time.
r/airfryer • My sister's air fryer only takes up 8 inches of counter space ->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.
r/airfryer • This Christmas have opened me to the world of air frying. I've never used one before. ->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.
r/airfryer • This Christmas have opened me to the world of air frying. I've never used one before. ->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
r/airfryer • My old air fryer died, and I'm lost on what to get. Please help? ->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.
r/airfryer • Paderno Vida Air Fryer ->that why I like instant brand dual airfryer. you can use it as a single or dual . got plenty of surface area as a single to get stuff crispy
r/airfryer • Why do you guys prefer dual air fyers? ->we have the ninja side by side. it works fine. you can operate both sides as one, if you want. and you can set both sides to finish at the same time if they have different settings. i don't like that you have to manually pause it if you don't want hot air just blowing out when you open a basket and it doesn't have a reminder to flip like our single basket Instant Vortex does.
r/airfryer • I want to buy a double basket airfryer, what are the best and worst ones out there? And why? ->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.
r/airfryer • Recommendation for the Best Air Fryers with a Toaster Oven? ->Not been my experience. My Instant Dual Vortex has been going strong for 3 years and does a great job, I've have zero complaints about it and my food comes out nice and crispy.
r/airfryer • Don't believe America's Test Kitchen, the Instant Pot Air Fryer Is Mediocre to Bad At Best ->My Instant Dual Vortex has windows but I don't use them a whole lot.
r/airfryer • Window Air Fryers? ->I prefer my Instant Dual Vortex to the Ninja.
r/airfryer • What is the best Ninja Air fryer ->I recommend getting a bigger one. When they're small it limits what you can do with it. I have a dual basket Instant Vortex and use it almost every day.
r/airfryer • How small of an air fryer should I get? ->Should have got the Instant dual basket, I love mine and it doesn’t take any longer when you’re cooking both sides at once.
r/airfryer • A little disappointed ->I have the Instant Dual Vortex and it does not slow down the cooking time when using both baskets. I've had it over two years and it's been amazing!
r/airfryer • DUAL AF - Ninja 10 Qt or Cosori 9 Qt ->Yes, I'm in Indiana. I've heard the Ninjas have problems with this but I've never noticed it with my Instant.
r/airfryer • DUAL AF - Ninja 10 Qt or Cosori 9 Qt ->Yep, I've had great luck following the instructions on food packages and can't recall ever burning anything or having bad results. I have an Instant Vortex dual basket air fryer.
r/airfryer • Best air-fryer that cooks food according to directions ->I've been using my Instant Dual Vortex multiple times a week for about three years now with no issues.
r/airfryer • Air fryer that won't die? ->I tried that one and didn't like it. Baskets are small and it's less efficient when using both baskets. I went with an Instant Dual Vortex instead, the two baskets are much bigger and running both baskets at the same time does not reduce its efficiency. I love it and use it for almost every meal I cook at home, and I think the dual basket makes it much more useful because I can cook my entree and side dish at the same time.
r/airfryer • Ninja Dual ->America Test Kitchen made a review. They recommended the instant vortex clear 6 liter. I bought one and also recommend, but it's my first so i have no comparison.
r/BuyItForLife • Best Air Fryers to Buy? ->There are a few, if you have an instant pot they make their own air fryer lid if you want to save space but if you just want a dedicated one: ninja, cosori, and instant are solid brands that have dual basket models. That being said I’m still using a cheap 35$ chefman with rotaries that I’ve had for over 5 years that I’ve been waiting to break so I can upgrade but it keeps on ticking
r/airfryer • Best Air Fryer to Buy Right Now Cometh the 2025? ->[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
r/ShopeePH • Air fryer reco with low electricity consumption ->Can confirm. This one was America’s Test Kitchen’s resounding suggestion, too. Bought it based on that recommendation and never looked back. It’s been over a year and this thing still works like new, multiple times a day.
r/airfryer • Too many options: which air fryer do you have? ->I've had a Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6QT XL for a few days and I'm liking it. It is America's Test Kitchen number one air fryer.
r/airfryer • My old air fryer died, and I'm lost on what to get. Please help? ->I have the Instant Vortex Plus. It's the most used item in my kitchen, bar none.
r/airfryer • Why do you guys prefer dual air fyers? ->Word! I have the Vortex plus.
r/airfryer • I analyzed Reddit for the 20 most recommended air fryers in the past year ->I hated my first air fryer bc of a bad design and low capacity. But I absolutely love this one https://a.co/d/5cjufk4 I use it for everything. Everything tastes better crunchy . It cooks chicken pieces very moist .
r/BuyItForLife • Best Air Fryers to Buy? ->I have the 6Q and love the capacity, but they also have an 8Q option https://a.co/d/gJ5yV3V I buy oven liners and cut up one for the air fryer. https://a.co/d/0oPklUa I also sometimes use parchment, but you can't leave it inside without food
r/airfryer • HELP- what is the best air fryer for a family of 4? ->Exactly $100 and 5* or more in my case . Huge capacity and easy to use https://a.co/d/3OHV3M4
r/airfryer • Looking to get an air fryer. I live in the USA. Budget is under $100. recommendations? ->I have an Instant Vortex and its been great for years!
r/EatCheapAndHealthy • What’s the Best Air Fryer to Buy Right Now? ->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
r/airfryer • Help picking an air fryer ->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 😎
r/airfryer • Help picking an air fryer ->I have it and the basket is falling apart. I use the heck out of it. Love it other than I wish the basket held up better.
r/AmericasTestKitchen • Best air fryer ->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
r/airfryer • I analyzed Reddit for the 20 most recommended air fryers in the past year ->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.
r/airfryer • Don't believe America's Test Kitchen, the Instant Pot Air Fryer Is Mediocre to Bad At Best ->I like my instant vortex
r/airfryer • What is the best air fryer or brand? ->Instant 5.7L Excellent quality and one of the best in terms of cooking. Heavily discounted on Amazon Australia currently. https://www.amazon.com.au/Instant-Vortex-Plus-ClearCook-Stainless/dp/B09ZP4GZZQ I have 2. One used everyday and the second in a cupboard when need the extra capacity. This gives better flexibility and capacity than a large or dual draw one.
r/newzealand • Air fryer recommendation - brabantia vs ninja ->Yeah, replaced our Instant Pot Vortex with one and its been excellent, lots easier to clean too.
r/Costco • Has anyone tried the Gourmia air fryer oven? ->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.
r/BuyItForLife • Reliable air fryers? ->Instant pot Vortex. It’s a 8.5L wide drawer. It has sync so I can cook two things at different temperatures but sync so they finish at the same time. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Instant-Vortex-Plus-VersaZone-Dehydrate/dp/B09ZVM6MHT
r/AskIreland • What air fryer do you have? ->I’m guessing most people buy larger air fryers given the comments. The instant mini is only 8” as well. I love it.
r/airfryer • My sister's air fryer only takes up 8 inches of counter space ->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.
r/airfryer • Affordable Airfryer Suggestions ->I got instant vortex basket and its pretty good
r/airfryer • Best Air Fryer Right Now? Recommendation? ->Same I love my instant vortex for the windows and ease of use, but it doesnt convert the 2 baskets into one.
r/airfryer • Best Air Fryer to Buy Right Now Cometh the 2025? ->I bought a instant pot vortex and its worth it so far
r/airfryer • This Christmas have opened me to the world of air frying. I've never used one before. ->Better quality
r/airfryer • This Christmas have opened me to the world of air frying. I've never used one before. ->Just try it for yourself and see if you like it or not.
r/airfryer • This Christmas have opened me to the world of air frying. I've never used one before. ->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.
r/ShopeePH • Air fryer recos ->Never heard of Oster, own the IP vortex. I use it for toasting bread sometimes.
r/airfryer • Oster or Instant Pot Vortex? (Also open to other recommendations) ->The Instant Pot Vortex 6QT is rated one of, if not the best, available. You already know how to work it. I would try to fix the one you have or get another one.
r/Costco • Air fryer recommendations ->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
r/airfryer • New 2 basket Air Fryer ->Xiaomi air fryer pro 4L. I no longer have it as I threw it away and bought the insta vortex plus.
r/airfryer • New 2 basket Air Fryer ->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.
r/Cooking • What is the best air fryer ? ->I ordered it yesterday! Thank you for help!
r/airfryer • Yet another which air fryer to buy post ->With glass or without? Any idea why the one with glass is cheaper?
r/airfryer • Yet another which air fryer to buy post ->Ended up getting that.
r/airfryer • Yet another which air fryer to buy post ->Instant Vortex is wonderful.
r/BuyItForLife • Best Air Fryers to Buy? ->I have an Instant Vortex Clearcook. I love that dang thing. The window doesn't get more dirty than the whole bucket does, so I suspect the answer to that question is subject dependent upon what you're cooking in it.
r/airfryer • Window Air Fryers? ->I haven't yet. We've had ours run through its paces for these last 8 months and so far all's well.
r/airfryer • Window Air Fryers? ->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
r/airfryer • I found a cheap air fryer at Walmart as a part of their early Black Friday thing ->I have the one without glass window for 6-7 years and it’s working perfectly.
r/airfryer • Don't believe America's Test Kitchen, the Instant Pot Air Fryer Is Mediocre to Bad At Best ->I have the Instant Vortex Clearcook. I love it but have had a significant problem. There are cracks that form on the plastic near the handle. I had to have them send me a new basket (still under warranty) a year ago (I only had it for 6 months at that point). Then I had the same problem with the new basket after a less than a year. Small cracks forming near the handle on the outside window. They didn't have any baskets available so they sent me a whole new unit. Great customer service. Has anyone else had the problem with cracks forming right under where the top part of the handle attached to the window?
r/airfryer • Window Air Fryers? ->Just keep an eye around the top of the handle where it meets the clear part for tiny cracks. It was random that I noticed it the first time.
r/airfryer • Window Air Fryers? ->I’ve use a Insta Pot 2 quart air fryer. It worked great for me for 5 years. I just replaced with a 5 quart Ninja. Besides being larger which is no biggie cause it’s just me, I have problems with stuff blowing around in the Ninja which wasn’t an issue with my Instant Pot AF. Also, the old Insta Pot AF had a roast option. I noticed most but not all portable models, no matter the brand, replaced the bake option with dehydrator. Perhaps there are folks who do dehydrate, but I personally don’t know anyone interested in such a feature. I’m thought about gifting the Ninja and going back to a Insta Pot AF EXCEPT the model Ninja I have has a ceramic coating which I love and is supposedly healthier than Teflon.
r/airfryer • Latest 2.2qt Mainstays Air Fryer ->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.
r/Home • Should I get an air fryer or one pot? ->The Instant Pot Vortex won the ATK comparison. I bought one on that recommendation, but bought two sets of pot grabbers like you take camping to retrieve the disposable aluminum dishes I use for freezing meal preps.
r/cookingforbeginners • Best air fryer companies in usa ->ATK= America's Test Kitchen. I'll see what I can find on pot grabbers. Stay tuned. I have the six quart Instant Vortex. I did have the air fryer adapter for my six quart instant pot, but it was way too small for two of us. If you're cooking for more than two people, I would get an eight quart.
r/cookingforbeginners • Best air fryer companies in usa ->can't go wrong with an instant vortex
r/airfryer • What is the best air fryer or brand? ->this question gets asked at least once a day. here's the right 😅 answer: Instant Vortex (ClearCook)
r/airfryer • Too many options: which air fryer do you have? ->If this is the model recommended by America’s Test Kitchen, I concur 100%. It’s an absolute dream.
r/airfryer • HELP- what is the best air fryer for a family of 4? ->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
r/airfryer • looking for air fryer recommendations ->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.
r/airfryer • Is there an air fryer (or alternate) that can BAKE? ->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
r/Tech_Philippines • Air Fryer Recommendations? 🍳🥘 ->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. 🤷♂️
r/airfryer • If you have a basket style air fryer, does it make sense to have an oven style one? ->If you just want a small but good one, I have the instant vortex mini, its a fantastic air fryer but, is VERY small.
r/AskAnAustralian • best air fryer? ->Whatever capacity you get, make sure the basket is on the wider side rather than the taller side since food cooks best in a single layer. America's Test Kitchen recommends the Instant Vortex Plus 6-Quart in their latest air fryer cookbook.
r/airfryer • When choosing an air fryer, which capacity are you more likely to choose? ->I have only ever used the one I got as a gift, the instant pot vortex slim, looks like it’s around $80. It easily fits a whole brick of tofu chopped up, probably could fit more but I’ve never done that. Easily fits a frozen bag of Brussels sprouts too I was very skeptical when I got it, and didn’t take it out of the box for months. Once I started using it I never stopped
r/PlantBasedDiet • Air fryer: Time to buy? Better than convection oven? ->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.
r/airfryer • Don't believe America's Test Kitchen, the Instant Pot Air Fryer Is Mediocre to Bad At Best ->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.
r/airfryer • Pros cons about the oven style airfryer? ->I bought a Instant Vortex Plus ClearCook 5,7L Airfryer last year. Very happy with it, was the best according to https://www.seriouseats.com/best-air-fryer-6824732.
r/belgium • Looking for Christmas Gift Advice: Air Fryer Suggestions for €150 Budget ->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
r/airfryer • Air fryer without Teflon? ->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
r/airfryer • Air fryer without Teflon? ->I’ve had the Instant Vortex 6 Quart for years and it’s worked great, but recently the price changes haven’t made it worth it anymore imo. I would recommend the ninja brand, if you’re on a budget the 4 quart is on sale on Amazon right now I believe. If you’re not on a budget the dual basket model could be your friend
r/EatCheapAndHealthy • What’s the Best Air Fryer to Buy Right Now? ->Thanks I went to Aldi, Kmart, Target, JB Hi-Fi, Spotlight and The Good Guys yesterday. Checked out at least 10 different brands and models. But ended up buying an Instant Pot Vortex Plus ClearCook model from Myer after reading deals on Ozbargain.
r/australian • kmart airfryer ->You could get a very fancy rice cooker for several hundred. Goodwill is full of basic ones that just click on. I've cooked curry in these ones. It shuts off automatically. I'd recommend one of these and if you really want to invest in something better after using a goodwill one after awhile you. For more rice cooker recipes there's a reddit community too. For an airfryer I like the Instant brand. I think mine is 6 quart and I can get a pound of chicken in there. I love it and cook a lot in it. It doesn't heat my house up the way the oven does.
r/cookingforbeginners • Recommend me a rice cooker and air fryer ->Thanks for sharing - I’m sure cost is a factor as well when purchasing but the instant pot vortex is awesome!
r/airfryer • I analyzed Reddit for the 20 most recommended air fryers in the past year ->Ya I’ve had over 500 uses with mine and it’s going great!
r/airfryer • I analyzed Reddit for the 20 most recommended air fryers in the past year ->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.
r/BuyItForLife • The Best Air Fryer to Buy Now? ->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!
r/airfryer • I analyzed Reddit for the 20 most recommended air fryers in the past year ->I really Ike my Instant Pot Air Fryer 2qt
r/airfryer • Best small air fryer for single person? ->I bought the Vortex clear 6qt Instant Pot about two months ago, and it is significantly better than the 5 year old Cosori it replaces, it cooks more evenly it is much quieter and the window is actually useful for keeping an eye on my food, I highly recommend it.
r/airfryer • Yet another which air fryer to buy post ->I have this one and have nothing but good things to say about it
r/AmericasTestKitchen • Best air fryer ->Love my instant vortex
r/airfryer • Don't believe America's Test Kitchen, the Instant Pot Air Fryer Is Mediocre to Bad At Best ->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.
r/BuyItForLife • Best Air Fryers to Buy? ->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.
r/BuyItForLife • Best Air Fryers to Buy? ->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.
r/BuyItForLife • Best Air Fryers to Buy? ->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.
r/Costco • Has anyone bought the Gourmia Air Fryer? ->Even kitchen aid isn’t what it used to be… if you want a quality stand mixer built like a tank, you’ve got to look at Bosch or Kenwood. I have an instant vortex plus 6 qt myself. Crisper plate nonstick coating is crap, but the rest seems sturdy enough.
r/airfryer • Air fryer that won't die? ->It’s the sides, too, at least for mine (not a ninja).
r/airfryer • New 2 basket Air Fryer ->Oh, I have an instant pot vortex plus.
r/airfryer • New 2 basket Air Fryer ->You can test it by cooking something, then carefully touching the side.
r/airfryer • New 2 basket Air Fryer ->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.
r/airfryer • Don't believe America's Test Kitchen, the Instant Pot Air Fryer Is Mediocre to Bad At Best ->Getting a pull-out style with a ceramic dishwasher safe basket is the way to go. I have a teflon coated one that isn’t that difficult to clean. Still, using disposable parchment paper liners save a lot of time. The oven style just has many more places that crumbs and oils can gather, whereas the basket is only cooking food in… well the basket.
r/airfryer • Pros cons about the oven style airfryer? ->I’ve had the Instant Pot Vortex 6qt for almost 5 years. It’s not much effort at all to clean. Usually a single half sheet paper towel is enough after 10-15 minutes of cooling off. Usually all there is a little oil and some crumbs. If you’re going to be fully cooking meat there might be a little more cleaning, but shouldn’t need much effort. Spraying it down in the sink and wiping with a soapy sponge or rag will work fine.
r/airfryer • Pros cons about the oven style airfryer? ->Very good thinking. I personally am fine with touch controls - except on air fryers. Knobs are far more efficient. My old Instant Vortex had knobs and was great (I used it every day for 4 years before the handle fell off the basket. PS there were touch "buttons" for power, mode etc., but a knob to adjust timer and temp.
r/airfryer • Air fryer with actual buttons or knobs? ->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.
r/airfryer • My old air fryer died, and I'm lost on what to get. Please help? ->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.
r/EatCheapAndHealthy • What’s the Best Air Fryer to Buy Right Now? ->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.
r/airfryer • [deleted by user] ->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.
r/BuyItForLife • Best Air Fryers to Buy? ->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.
r/airfryer • Pros cons about the oven style airfryer? ->Couldn’t keep my fries crispy. Instant pot vortex is the way to go
r/airfryer • I analyzed Reddit for the 20 most recommended air fryers in the past year ->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.
r/airfryer • I analyzed Reddit for the 20 most recommended air fryers in the past year ->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.
r/airfryer • Best Air Fryer Right Now? Recommendation? ->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.
r/airfryer • Yet another which air fryer to buy post ->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.
r/airfryer • Yet another which air fryer to buy post ->How long does it take for the plastic smell to go away? I just got one and can't handle the smell 😩
r/airfryer • My air fryer went to the big kitchen in the sky 🫡 What should I buy now? ->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 🥲
r/airfryer • My air fryer went to the big kitchen in the sky 🫡 What should I buy now? ->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
r/airfryer • My air fryer went to the big kitchen in the sky 🫡 What should I buy now? ->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.
r/airfryer • Window Air Fryers? ->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.
r/airfryer • Anyone have an air fryer that doesn’t look terrible on the counter? We use it 2+ times a day. I hate having things on the counter generally ->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.
r/Costco • Air fryer recommendations? Ninja? ->This [Instant Vortex plus ](https://amzn.to/42jwEUc) is just awesome, a few weeks ago I saw in action and it was great how fast the french fries were ready, it was just like a few mins. Besides it has two baskets so you could use them at the same time frying two foods at once. I hope this information has been useful to you. Good luck choosing one.
r/Appliances • What is the best brand for an air fryer? ->Id go with the instant pot vortex. Its around $50-60 now and is the recommended budget air fryer on wirecutter
r/cookingforbeginners • Best budget air fryer? ->It's the one I have but it's the second one I bought. I originally bought the cosori wifi enabled and returned it. The alarm/beeper/buzzer was ungodly loud and had no volume control. I like the one I have. Works well, I use it quite a bit.
r/Appliances • I analyzed the 25 most recommended air fryers on reddit ->I like my InstantPot Vortex 6qt basket. 7 different functions. I use it nearly daily.
r/airfryer • Best Air Fryer ->I have a 6 quart basket style vortex from instant pot. It is the perfect size for one or two people. I have never had a problem with food coming out “dry“ as long as I’ve prepped it properly. One of the things that I probably cook the most are chicken thighs (bone in skin on). The only prep I do with that is to season them before putting them in. When I cook pork, I do pork loin and sometimes brine it first. I love doing steak bites in mine. One of the things I find the basket style perfect for is “baking sheet meals“. But I also do veggies, potatoes, desserts. I don’t recall ever having a problem with the food being dry.
r/airfryer • I have a lot of questions about Air fryers ->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.
r/airfryer • Why do you guys prefer dual air fyers? ->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.
r/PlantBasedDiet • Air fryer: Time to buy? Better than convection oven? ->I've been using the Instant Vortex 6qt since Nov 2022 and it's awesome. I use it a few times a week at least. Several months in i dropped the basket onto concrete and the handle broke. When i contacted Vortex to find out where i could buy another one they sent me a new basket for free.
r/airfryer • Air fryer that won't die? ->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.
r/airfryer • Good budget air fryer for EU/Ukraine? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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