Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6 Qt 6-in-1 Air Fryer with Odor Erase Tech, Black

Beware the cooking tray easily falls out when hot, even when inserted properly (arrows matching). Despite that issue, still a 5 star product so long as you are aware of the issue since the answer is simple: don’t tip things out of it. Otherwise, it’s a nice compact size and it’s extremely quiet! We can barely tell when it’s running, especially while other things are cooking on the stove, etc. I love the “light” so you can keep an eye on the food while it’s cooking. It’s also dead simple to use and doesn’t have any presets that I never use anyways. The odor eraser is “okay”. However, I’ve never owned any other air fryer that attempted to make this claim so can’t easily benchmark it against others. Compared to our last air fryer, it makes a noticeable difference, but I wouldn’t buy it expecting to never smell what’s cooking. Preheats quickly and seems to cook efficiently as food is always cooked based on the minimum time on the package so long as you don’t overcrowd it. I seem to get the crispiest results when whatever I’m cooking is fully in contact with the cooking tray. Therefore, I doubt the claim of cooking “2lbs of fries”, at least to a desirable texture. I admit I could be doing it wrong but I tried a bag of fries once and while cooked through, they were really limp and soggy. However, this was all true of my last air fryer as well so didn’t take off any stars. Definitely well worth the money and a great choice so long as you know the cooking tray will fall out if you try and tip it past 90° (especially while it’s hot) and that the odor eraser makes a noticeable difference, but it’s not magic, the smells will still linger but with less intensity.

I fully recognize I am about 20 years behind the air fryer eight ball! It seems as if everyone has an air fryer, and recipes are all over YouTube. Finally after persistent encouragement, I bit the bullet and ordered one. Of course as always, I read multiple reviews, watched YouTube videos, and sifted through all sorts of rankings on the Internet. Just trying it on for size, I did not want to spend a huge amount of money. This Instant Vortex 6 quart was on sale at a terrific price so with great reviews, it became the chosen one. It arrived on time, but admittedly the wait seemed long because once the decision was made, we wanted it now! The packaging was superb with no part of the appliance being damaged. After reading the accompanying information, she was finally plugged in, heated up, and ready for duty. Off we go! First experiment (you guessed it) was French fries...absolutely delicious...coming out crispy on the outside and nice and "potatoey" creamy on the inside. Looking back, I think we went through a 10 lb bag of potatoes that afternoon! Next came hamburgers, but the consensus was, "They were OK, but you can't really beat the grill." Number 3 on the menu was chicken tenders seasoned, floured, dredged in egg, floured again and into the air fryer...YUMMY! Again crispy on the outside but really moist and juicy on the inside. Without consulting the experts, shrimp were sprayed with avocado oil and even though delicious, we cooked them a bit too long (our fault not the fryer's). Itching to try something a little different, beef jerky made from flank stead won at number 4; all reported it was "fantastic." Each of these foods was placed directly on the tray and put into the air fryer. No parchment, pans, foil, or silicone baskets were used at all. The next question that arose was, "So what about eggs?" Let's just say the jury is still out as far as perfecting the time and temperature. But the taste, well it tastes just like a fried egg. We did learn that aluminum foil is better than the silicone basket for eggs. This air fryer is stainless steel, solidly and masterfully constructed, has 6 functions, and is one awesomely fabulous appliance! Once positioned it is stable sitting squarely on the counter top with a basket that pulls out to the front sporting a short but adequate cord. It is extremely user friendly and simple to operate. Preheating happens quickly with final heat ranging from 95 degrees to a maximum of 400 degree set with just a rotation of the dial; there is also built in shut off capability for safety and peace of mind. Clean up is very basic and simple; it is accomplished with a squirt of dish soap, hot water, swishing , rubbing with a cloth, rinsing and drying. No scrubbing or scraping needed. Because of the size and capabilities this air fryer would be a great asset in a small apartment kitchen, a first apartment, an RV, a tiny home, and even a “glamping” campsite. In our home it is rapidly becoming an indispensable kitchen appliance. I unequivocally recommend this air fryer. Top 3 Likes: -Easy, quick, simple, safe, and stress free -Stainless steel with 6 functions -Quality construction, stable, and heavy in a good way Top 3 Dislikes: -No dislikes!

This is a very good Air Fryer and had great reviews on Consumer Reports. It works very well and cooks the food very well. It is super easy to use as the controls are very easy to understand. Nice size, doesn’t take up much counter space. Very easy to clean the drawer and appears to be a good non-stick coating.

This is a fantastic air fryer! No greasy vapors with filter. I wasn't interested in an air fryer after seeing greasy residue above a family members. No vapor with this model. Fantastic option. If you have more than two to cook for I recommend the double. I was SO excited to make fantastic roast potatoes in half the time. My handle was damaged in shipping! I wasn't repairing it for what this air fryer cost me! I was grateful I could return it. One piece of handle popped off then I saw the stainless would not hold in place as a result. Extremely disappointed! I made perfect roasted potatoes and chicken on a kabob. I was immediately hooked on this product. Cut my cooking time for two in half. Chicken was moist, potatoes roasted perfectly. I am very proficient at a regular oven. With extremely warm temperatures outside this kept my kitchen cool. I am on the hunt for my replacement. This product needs to be double boxed during shipping!!! The box carry opening option on this product is why my air fryer was damaged in shipping. If this product was boxed in a regular shipping box it could have been avoided. A replacement option wasn't available. I will buy another. This is a perfect product for places that have warm temperatures most of the year.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: I’ve been using this Instant Vortex Plus for a few months now, and the see-through window with the interior light is honestly the feature I didn’t know I needed. Being able to watch my food crisp up without having to yank the basket out is super satisfying—and it actually helps prevent overcooking since you can just glance at it instead of guessing. It’s a small design choice, but it really sets this apart from other air fryers I’ve owned. That said, I do wish they made the metal grate easier to remove. It gets gunked up pretty quickly and it’s impossible to remove it when it’s hot because the handle is too small to grab with kitchen mitts on. For something that needs regular cleaning, it really should just slide or clip out more easily. Still, the performance is solid. Heats up fast, cooks evenly, and the presets are helpful without being overcomplicated. Just fix the tray removal and it’d be perfect. • Pros – See-through window with internal light is a game changer – Heats up quickly and cooks evenly – Sleek design, doesn’t take up too much space • Cons – Metal grate is annoyingly difficult to remove for cleaning – Exterior can get pretty hot during long cooks Thanks for reading, hope this review helped :)

PRO: See thru window is a plus; really crispy foods with air frying; quick, quiet and great for a couple or smaller eaters up to 4 people. CON: can be very dangerous! Bake cycle when making something loose like macaroni & cheese. No lifts for pan to place in or retrieve! You set the oven temp and the time bake and it preheats!!! Now it is hot! How do you slip in the baking pan without scorching knuckles! I had to take the whole basket out to cool it - No way to retrieve. Now off to find a lift of some sort! CON: no directions in package. Waste of time to find out essentials not obvious. If making fries, nuggets, etc simple to figure out on your own…but other things like the bake cycle would be nice to know what essentials you need to buy or they should include like LIFTING HANDLES. Would be nice to include a circular about sizes of pans you need, etc and what to buy!!! Spend hours researching on your own! Ridiculous. For older people or younger people this can be dangerous. Thank GOLLY for AMAZON who delivers quick! This would be fun instead of aggravating! I can only review baking and frying because haven’t used the other settings. Their Web leaves a lot to be desired. For selling, simple. Made out like recipes were available but they didn’t say for all their sizes all mixed up for all the appliances they sell! I gave up and bought a book for two cooking with air fryers! First AirFryer for us to own so maybe for the rest of you out there in the quick cooking world you do not have the issues we just had. UPDATE: BOUGHT NECESSARY ITEMS TO BE ABLE TO USE THIS…and since have found many videos on YouTube and really enjoying this item. So changed from 4 stars to 5 stars. Like so many appliances today you have to download complete manuals. Thats just the way of life. So really happy with this little cooker. Do you need it? Probably not! But it sure cooks fast and you get excellent results when you understand what to do and there is lots of information out there. So just read! Made beautiful wedge potatoes last night with a chicken that usually we would grill and used the AirFryer feature and both were excellent. Now looking for another great dinner for tonight that is really quick. The preheat is so quick, not sure it is necessary at all. The CON that I find now is the tray that fits in basket will dump with the food, so watch out! If you know this, you can use a hot mitt to catch it! Laughing. So just pay attention.

I purchased this air fryer in 2022 but didn’t begin using it until I moved into my new home in 2023. Initially, I was very happy with its performance. It cooked evenly, preheated quickly, and was relatively easy to clean. For about two years, it was a reliable part of my kitchen routine and made weeknight meals easier and more enjoyable. However, this satisfaction didn’t last. Recently, the air fryer stopped working completely. Every time I try to use it, it throws an error message telling me to “close the basket” — even though the basket is fully inserted and clearly locked in place. After doing some digging online, I realized this is not a unique or isolated issue. Many users have reported the exact same failure: a faulty sensor that falsely registers the basket as open. This is clearly a design flaw, and I suspect it's intentional. The malfunction started shortly after the warranty expired, which is suspiciously convenient for the manufacturer. Even more frustrating is how the air fryer is constructed: it's nearly impossible to open it up and fix or replace the broken sensor. Everything is sealed in a way that strongly suggests the company does *not* want consumers to attempt any kind of repair. In my opinion, this is a clear example of **planned obsolescence**. The product is built to fail just outside of the warranty period, pushing customers to buy a replacement rather than fix the one they already own. It's wasteful, environmentally irresponsible, and incredibly frustrating for anyone who expects their kitchen appliances to last more than a couple of years. This experience has left a bad taste in my mouth — and not the kind an air fryer is supposed to deliver. I will **never** purchase another product from this brand again, and I strongly urge others to avoid it as well. If you want something that’s actually built to last, look elsewhere. Spend a bit more and invest in a brand that values quality and customer trust over short-term profits. **Bottom Line:** Do *not* buy this air fryer or anything from this brand. It’s a scam disguised as a kitchen appliance. You’re better off saving your money and choosing a company that stands behind their products with durable design and real customer support.

So far so good, I have not had it long but it sure is great not to turn an oven on in the summer!! 🥵 No more messy oven or stove top either!!👍🏼 i have made chicken tenders breaded, lightly spray with some avocado oil or any high heat oil. Rotisserie from stores are never cooked enough, crisp up the skin to a golden brown!! Burgers are great. I love this air fryer, easy to clean, dont use scrubbing items. I use this all the time now.🥰🫶🏼

Love this model. The window in the front is very helpful. It super easy to use and does a great job with a variety of foods that we have tried. This is the second one I have purchased and have given it as a gift to my brother who is really enjoying it.

Nunca había tenido una air fryer, pero pienso que es un buen producto. La mayoría de los productos que he preparado traen instrucciones y quedan bien

Best air fryer ever, it's not quiet, but when it comes to even predictable cooking this fryer can't be beat. Not too mention it is quality built unlike many others that are so cheap. If your looking for a long lasting air fryer, that will last for years, this is the one to get.

Optimista el cocinar sin lugar a duda. De freír durante media hora o mas grandes tandas a solo unos 5 minutos es genial. Solo que limpiar se me hace algo engorroso. Y el recibo de la luz incrementó notablemente.

Rápida, increíble la ventana para ver los alimentos. Fácil de limpiar y usar. Evita olores al freír pescado o cortes de carne.