Dash Tasti-Crisp Air Fryer Oven
Score: 73/100
Instant Pot Vortex Plus
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Instant Vortex Plus 4QT offers six versatile cooking functions in a compact, stainless-steel package with dishwasher-safe accessories. Its small capacity and single-basket design limit batch cooking for larger families. Best suited for couples or small households needing a space-saving, multi-function air fryer.
The Dash Tasti-Crisp 2.6-qt Aqua model combines aluminum construction with digital controls and three preset functions for convenient cooking. Small capacity and lack of smart features may deter users needing larger batches. Perfect for small households seeking a durable, feature-rich fryer.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2.46 L | 3.8 Lbest | |
1,000 W | 1,600 Wbest | |
204 °C | 205 °Cbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.27 kgbest | 4.082 kg |
3 | 6best | |
120 Vbest | — | |
60 minbest | — | |
1 yrbest | 1 yrbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power(1) | ||
Power Wattage (W) | 1000 W | 1600 W |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Cooking Functions | 3 | 6 |
Controls(1) | ||
Control Type | Digital | Touchscreen |
Design & Build(3) | ||
Product Weight (kg) | 3.27 kg | 4.082 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 28.7×22.1×27.2 cm cm | 28.0×33.2×25.9 cm cm |
Primary Material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
Performance(2) | ||
Maximum Temperature (°C) | 204 °C | 205 °C |
Temperature Range (°C) | 93-204 °C | 35-205 °C |
General(1) | ||
Food Capacity (L) | 2.46 L | 3.8 L |
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Professional reviewers commend the Dash Tasti-Crisp for its intuitive digital interface, rapid crisping ability, and space-saving footprint, making it a solid choice for single-serve or small-household cooking. However, they note shortcomings such as inadequate preset guidance that forces trial-and-error for certain foods, and inconsistencies in reported dimensions that may mislead buyers.
Everyday users consistently praise the air fryer's simplicity, fast cooking times, compact size, and the noticeable reduction in oil usage without lingering smells. Recurring complaints focus on the limited 2-qt capacity, the need to manually shake foods for even results, a noisy timer beep, and occasional confusion over the exact product dimensions.
“fast crisping (e.g., fries in 12 minutes at 400°F)”
“compact design”
Professional reviewers describe the Instant Pot Vortex Plus 4QT as a powerful yet compact solution that delivers quick, even heating thanks to its 1,500-1,600 W output. They commend its six cooking functions for providing versatility that replaces several kitchen appliances, and they appreciate the touchscreen interface and dishwasher-safe non-stick basket as convenient, quality-of-life features. However, they note the limited 4-quart capacity and single-basket design as drawbacks for larger households, and they point out the lack of induction compatibility as a minor limitation.
Everyday users consistently highlight the appliance's ease of use, compact size, and reliable cooking results, especially for frozen appetizers and single-portion meals. The most common complaints revolve around the small 4-quart capacity, which forces sequential cooking for larger meals or multiple items, and the single-basket design that slows down multi-item preparation.
