Instant Pot Vortex Plus - Air Fryer Dual Basket, XL – 8 Smart Functions

Friends had been telling me for months how good air fryers were but never took any notice. Then looking on Amazon one day and see a deal for this with £50 off so i jumped at the chance. And although i have not used every setting available on this fryer so far i am very pleased an a convert. It's a great way to cook. I've seen mixed reviews when it comes to using air fryers but so far with this Instant Vortex Plus cooking has been a breeze. Chips especially come out cooked amazingly, frozen or fresh. Although depending on where you look, cooking times do vary so they may need tweeking depending on your preference, but i have never had such crisp and fluffy chips ever. If you season them during cooking they come out even better. Sausages and fish also work out well, and the good thing i've never used any oil. This Instant Vortex comes with air fry, bake, roast, grill, re-heat and dehydrate modes. Only used the air fry and bake so far but am looking forward to trying the dehyrdate function to make dried fruit crisps. This unit does not come with any accessories so also got a set of steel cooking racks and some silicon cooking baskets that come in handy. The dual drawers have windows so you can keep an eye on the food and each draw has its own light. It has a touch control panel except for the one main control knob which is great as it's all just wipe clean. The unit i bought is the 7.6litre version, so 3.53litres per draw and they cook independently. One draw has enough room for one small chicken. Quicker cheaper and cooks well.

I had thought about purchasing an air fryer for several months before I finally decided to take the plunge and buy one, then after several days of researching what was required I decided on the Instant Pot vortex Plus 7.6ltr Dual basket, It was, without doubt, my best purchase of the year in Dec 2022. I specifically wanted a dual basket fryer as I wanted the option of cooking different foods at the same time, the Vortex plus does this with consummate ease as it has a sync finish function which allows you to have both baskets finishing at the same time regardless of the amount of cooking time or temperature each basket needs, it also has a sync finish for both baskets to finish simultaneously if you want to bulk cook both baskets with the same food, (cook fries or whatever). I like the versatility of it to air fry, bake, roast, reheat, grill, and dehydrate at the touch of a button, I also like the fact the basket light comes on with one minute of remaining cooking time so you can see how things are doing and it also has several audible warnings, (Add food/turn food/finish etc) so far I've only used two of the cooking functions, air fryer and reheat, I also wanted the widow option so I could see how things were cooking without opening the drawers which is easy when you switch the light on, just one of the reasons I bought this one rather than the Ninja. My first attempt at using it was frozen spicy breaded chicken strips and frozen potato wedges in one basket and some small petite pains in the other basket, I won't go into timings/temps here as there is a small learning curve to absorb but there is a lot of info available on you tube etc. The chicken was crisp on the outside but moist and tender, the wedges were nice and crisp on the outside as well, along with crisp hot crusty rolls which remained soft on the inside, all set to finish at the same time effortlessly. I have only had it for three days so far but have also done croissants, pakora, pigs in blankets, baked potato's (with slightly crispy skins) which all turned out really well and very tasty, my oven is now redundant as far as cooking for myself is concerned. It's just so much quicker and easier to do with the air fryer and far quicker/easier to clean than an oven, the Non stick baskets and insert trays are dishwasher safe but I'll clean them in soapy water for a longer lifespan. My only criticism would be there is no guidance book for cooking ie:- How long to air fry raw chicken/Frozen chicken, fresh/frozen/chips, frozen potato wedges, raw fish, etc etc, manufacturers really have a duty to supply such basic information with an item like this from my perspective. That said, I strongly recommend the Instant Pot Vortex, if you are in the market for this type of gadget, it is a fantastic option to have in the kitchen, and cheaper to operate than a conventional oven, I really do wish I'd bought one sooner but we learn something new everyday as they say.

To date air fryers simply haven't interested me in that I have always thought of them as one of many overhyped and overpriced kitchen accessories / gadgets that is more likely to spend time in a cupboard than in use. The most well known air fryer make has been copied by a plethora of cheap copycats and the price has fallen significantly with people generally appearing to fall out of love with a once much loved accessory which perhaps has not stood the test of time. However I happened to read an article about the Instant Vortex Plus Dual Air Fryer which rated it very highly and coincidentally saw one on Amazon Warehouse for £86 against a RRP of £149 and normal price of £119... good value or what! As a family we are eating more chicken and tend to use oven chips over traditional chips and an air fryer is perfect for both. We are now air fryer converts but at a realistic price and an aesthetically pleasing product with somewhere to store it where it will get used regularly. So all in all very pleased with this purchase. I am not convinced about the somewhat wild time and energy savings claims about air fryers in general but nevertheless items do cook quicker at lower temperatures with less fat and clean up is a doddle. Sync start and finish on this model means different items can be easily cooked together, conversely whilst the 8in1 claims sound good for example a normal oven can be used as a dehydrator! Build quality is excellent. Simply put I wouldn't pay £150, £200 or whatever for an air fryer but at this price, quality and functionality I would thoroughly recommend it.

Wow, this impressed! And I already have an Instant-pot 11-in-1 ! We bought this (Vortex Plus Clear Cook) for my mother, thinking that she would be able to lift the baskets easily with arthritis, and she asked us to use it for a few weeks before we gave it to her, so that she could ring us if she got stuck. It's been a game-changer! The two baskets are great! You can load one up with veg and the other with a chicken crown or sausages, set the timers, and this will just work everything out so that it all finishes at the same time, which is fab! The glass windows are also just inspired. It'll actually be hard to go back to our own circular InstantPot now. I would most definitely recommend getting two small baskets rather than the one double-width one. The ability to lift things in and out, and to cook separately, is such a great idea. The glass panels and the ability to turn a light on inside the cooker, to see what's going on, is also fantastic--so much better than the older versions. The controls are very clear--much like using a standard double oven with a rotating timer and heat dial--which is great for nervous cooks who think this whole air-fryer thing is like voodoo (yes, I was one of them once!). The unit is average-sized for it's type--maybe a fraction taller than a standard microwave. The lights on the control -panel are a little dim when the whole unit is in bright daylight, but I'd say that's it's only fault. That and, of course, the lack of even the most basic cooking guidelines. There's a half-hearted 6-page booklet which explains the controls, but not even a hint at the basics of cooking. I think that can feel a bit overwhelming to a newcomer. I know our previous one sat in the cupboard for about a month before I screwed up the nerve to start cooking in it. I'd say this one is the easiest yet to use though; it's all very intuitive for anyone who's ever cooked in a conventional oven. Definitely give this a go!

Really like the instant airfryer, love the food I've been getting from it, would be 5 stars if only there were a book with some suggestions of how to cook a broad spectrum of ideas, which would allow u to apply to your own recipes. I've looked for some food items with cooking times & temps to help me learn. Come on instant your letting a great product down with the lack of a recipe booklet.

Bought this for my boyfriend as he was wanting a new one due to our old smaller air fry getting past it. This is such an upgrade, we both love it. It's very easy to use and accurate with the cooking. Love that it times in preheating, that you can use each side at different rates if you want or sync them up and that you can flick on an internal light to see in to how your food is cooking without opening the drawer. Really happy with it. Just make sure to check the dimensions if you have a small area as it's a reasonable size and you need space to open the drawers etc but it's worth it imo.

Had this for sometime now and it’s the best purchase I’ve made. The size of both draws are suitable for my needs and the device itself is not noisy. The air fryer looks sleek and is not bulky at all and quick and easy to use.

Really good air fryer. Have used it and it’s great. 2 drawers are a bonus and a light so you can see what’s happening without removing drawers. I use the sync setting which works perfectly and means 2 foods with different timings can be cooked and finish at the same time. Can’t fault it.

This is the second vortex air fryer in as many weeks both are being returned because we candle see the led display

The machine itself is amazing. But this one arrived with the box slashed and bashed, with consequent bottom frame broken. I'm keeping it, but It shall have been written, to avoid the bad surprise.