Dash Tasti-Crisp Air Fryer
Score: 70/100
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 air fryer offers compact size and AirCrisp technology for healthier frying with digital controls. Its limited basket capacity and single-mode design restrict versatility for larger meals. Best suited for 1-2 people in small kitchens.
| 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(2) | ||
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 |
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 appreciate the Tasti-Crisp's ultra-compact size, attractive color palette, and quick crisping ability, but they note the sparse recipe documentation and the single-mode design limit its usefulness for more ambitious cooking tasks.
Everyday users love the fryer's ability to produce crispy results with little oil and its easy-store footprint, yet they repeatedly mention the small basket and the need to figure out cooking times and temperatures on their own.
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.
