Instant Pot Air Fryer
Score: 77/100
Instant Pot Duo Crisp
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Instant Pot Duo Crisp 8QT combines pressure cooking, air frying and ten other functions in a single 7.6 L stainless-steel unit. Its size, weight and sometimes confusing controls can be challenging for users with limited kitchen space. Best for families and meal-preppers who need a versatile, all-in-one cooking solution.
The Instant Pot Vortex Plus 10QT is a 7-in-1 stainless-steel countertop oven with a generous 10-quart capacity, EvenCrisp technology and rotisserie capability, delivering strong performance for family meals. Its large size and mixed durability feedback can be drawbacks for compact kitchens. Ideal for families or meal-preppers who need high capacity and multiple cooking modes.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
9.5 Lbest | 7.6 L | |
1,500 Wbest | 1,500 Wbest | |
204 °C | 232 °Cbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 8.6 kgbest | 10.056 kg |
7 | 11best | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
60 minbest | — | |
6 | 8best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Features(1) | ||
Number of Cooking Functions | 7 | 11 |
Controls(1) | ||
Control Type | LCD | Touchscreen |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Product Weight (kg) | 8.6 kg | 10.056 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 36.5×33.6×33.6 cm cm | 38.8×34.5×37.5 cm cm |
Performance(2) | ||
Maximum Temperature (°C) | 204 °C | 232 °C |
Temperature Range (°C) | 82°C-205°C °C | 21-232 °C |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | 6 | 8 |
General(1) | ||
Food Capacity (L) | 9.5 L | 7.6 L |
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Editors and product pages emphasize the Vortex Plus's reliable crisping, versatile 7-in-1 functions, and EvenCrisp technology that delivers oven-like results with far less oil. While the device is marketed as outperforming a traditional oven in speed and convenience, professional coverage is limited, leaving many performance claims unverified by independent testing.
Consumers are split: many praise the large capacity, quiet operation, and easy rotisserie assembly, while a sizable minority express concerns about durability, bulkiness, and mixed star ratings. Overall sentiment leans toward appreciation for versatility but frustration with size and inconsistent reliability.
“It's quieter than smaller models and easy to assemble the rotisserie.”
Professional sources highlight the Duo Crisp's extensive functionality, emphasizing its 11 preset programs, EvenCrisp technology for low-oil frying, and the claim of up to 70% faster pressure cooking. The product is positioned as a space-saving solution that merges a pressure cooker and air fryer into one unit, targeting families and meal-preppers seeking versatility.
Everyday users commend the appliance for its ease of use, impressive air-frying results, generous 8-quart capacity, and consistent food quality. The most common criticisms revolve around its bulk, weight, and a button layout that some find unintuitive.
