Instant PotVortex Plus 4QT Air Fryer, Custom Program Options, 6-in-1 Functions Crisps, Broils, Roasts, Dehydrates, Bakes, Reheats, 100+ In-App Recipes, from the Makers of Instant Pot, Stainless Steel

I resisted buying an air fryer for a long time, and we have only had this new appliance for a week. So far, we are really happy with the machine, and have cooked french fries, chicken nuggets and hors d'oeuvres in it will great results. The controls are simple to understand and use, and the capacity of the small unit is perfectly adequate for a two-person household. It pre-heats very quickly and cooks evenly. It also cleans very easily, and there has been no need to put it in the diswasher.

This air fryer is absolutely perfect and has quickly become a staple in my kitchen. It’s incredibly versatile and handles everything from reheating leftovers to preparing homemade dishes with ease. I love using it for oil-free cooking—it makes amazing fries that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, all without the need for deep frying. It’s also great for baking and even making pizza. When cooking pizza, I just flip it halfway through to ensure even crisping, and it always comes out delicious.The 4QT size is ideal for me and my husband. It’s compact enough to sit comfortably on our countertop without taking up too much space, but it still has enough capacity for our meals. That said, if you’re cooking for a larger family or preparing bigger portions regularly, you might want to go for a bigger model.The customizable program options and 6-in-1 functions make it super user-friendly. Whether you’re air frying, baking, roasting, reheating, or broiling, this appliance delivers consistent and reliable results every time. Plus, the cleanup is a breeze—the basket and tray are easy to remove and clean, which is a huge plus after a busy day.Overall, I can’t recommend it enough. It’s a fantastic choice for anyone looking to cook healthier meals, save time, and still enjoy all the crispy goodness of fried foods without the oil. A must-have for any modern kitchen!

This appliance is amazing! While my range has an air fryer function pre-heating takes for ever and sounds like a construction works site.. This appliance is quick to preheat, does everything my range does and best of all it does not heat up the whole kitchen. Convenient, easy to use and clean is making this my favorite appliance.

This is our 1st airfryer. After scouring a half dozen websites with their own airfryer ratings (food network, food & wine, etc.), I decided upon this one. It was consistently a top suggested product. We have an Instantpot, which we have used with great success for years, so I felt confident purchasing their airfryer. A key standout (and unique) feature of this model is the stainless steel cooking container. I, personally, find this to be a higher quality material than plastic.So far, we've made fried paneer cheese cubes, breaded mushrooms, breaded zucchini, Trader Joe's frozen tempura cauliflower, and a medley of sweet potato, onion and Brussel sprouts. Everything has turned out perfectly, and fast! I am confident that all of the other things we make will follow this precedent.SIZE: This particular unit was out of stock in 6qt at the time of my purchase. I was uncertain about whether the 4qt would be large enough, but once I had it in front me, it was easier to visualize. The 4qt cooks enough food for 2-3 people (ex. 3 chicken breasts or pieces of fish can easily fit).SHAPE: During my research, I saw that there are 2 main shapes of an airfryer container: 1) Tall and deep 2) Short and wide. In thinking about the foods that I intent to use this for, I like the short and wide containers because they allow foods to spread out more evenly versus being stacked. This unit is the short and wide shape, and I love it!EASE OF USE: I am familiar with the Instantpot, and the turn dial to select time, temperature, etc. functions are the same with this. It is not a complicated unit, with just a few basic buttons. And, when you set the total amount of cooking time, the unit will automatically give a beep when it is time to toss the container's content mid-way through. The container has a tray with little silicone feet that keep it in place while you dump the container's contents onto your serving dish.CLEANING: Remove the tray; clean. Wipe out the cavity. It's very simple. The people who've complained about this are likely overcooking, putting messy types of foods, or leaving it to sit too long before cleaning.SMELL: Many people noted a plastic smell while cooking. Yes, there is a little bit of an odor while cooking sometimes but it is not bothersome to us. To each their own, I guess...COOKING: Follow the directions on the recipes and/or back of food packages with airfryer specific directions. You cannot go wrong. And, it preheats within minutes! It cooks foods so fast!DURABILITY: We have only used this a few times thus far. However, our Instantpot is going strong after 10+ years. Just keep it clean and take of it; use common sense when using it. I do not anticipate we will have any problems. However, I am also realistic. Some appliances just do not last forever.

This air fryer is great for a couple or small family due to its small capacity. It heats up very fast within 30 seconds, so pretty much I don't need to preheat the air fryer. It cooks the food evenly. It does a good job on "squeezing the fat out of the meat".One huge downside of this air fryer is that the cleaning part is a real pain. I have to remove 4 small pieces of silicone grips and use toothpick to clean every single holes. The tray inside is also very hard to clean. I used to have a Philips airfryer XXL. I have to admit that Philips is way ahead Instant Pot on design. It was always super easy to clean.Overall this air fryer does its job, it's a great value for money if you can accept the cleaning afterwards so I give it 4 stars.

I never thought I would use an air fryer, and did not want to give it counter-space, especially since my oven has convection capability. But when visiting friends and seeing how they used it I decided to try one. I love this thing and use it almost every day. Besides heating incredibly quickly and leaving things crisp and perfectly heated or cooked, it is the easiest thing to keep clean that I have ever seen. A quick splash of hot water and a squirt of Dawn and swish it around and it's clean. I have the small one, which holds enough for just two of us. Worst case is I do two batches of whatever. Nothing takes more than a few minutes. I'm beginning to look for frozen food with air fryer instructions, and finding more and more of them. So convenient. Very happy I bought it. Highly recommend.