Currently using **Instant Vortex Plus** and honestly I couldn’t recommend it more, being that I’ve owned a couple of others previously…I went with the **6-quart** which is literally the perfect size for our household...It handles everything from chicken wings to a whole tray of veggies without feeling cramped, and it doesn't take up an insane amount of counter space either. If you're cooking for more than 3-4 people regularly though, I'd say go straight for the **10-quart**, the only time I've ever wished I'd sized up is when I'm cooking for guests…. As for Xiaomi vs Ninja, both are decent but I'd nudge you away from both honestly…[**The Instant Vortex Plus**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BPKTWKQWre2Q9DkPBzyi2ptwEh0DIc_7tyjGD7CZiAo/edit?usp=sharing) just hits differently. The presets are incredibly useful, it heats up super-fast, and cleanup is a breeze since the basket is dishwasher safe… Ninja makes you pay a premium honestly for the brand name in my opinion…The thing that really sold me on the Instant Vortex Plus was how **even** the cooking is, no need of flipping things halfway through and finding one side still pale. The 360° airflow actually does what it claims to do so yeah…However, if you need more options I bumped into an article \[[**Best Air Fryers: I tested 8 so you don’t have to**](https://homeversezone.com/index.php/2026/04/08/best-air-fryers-i-tested-8-so-you-dont-have-to/)\] that someone shared here on Reddit, and it pretty much covers all the factors to consider when choosing your ideal airfryer…
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/)
I have the original 6qt Instant Pot Vortex. The all stainless steel one, not the newer one with the window (which I haven't tried).
My wife's household aides (who all have one of the many Ninja variants) LOVE it, as do I.
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.
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