Instant Pot - Vortex Plus ClearCook + OdorErase
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"I’ve used mine at least once a day if not 2 or 3 for 4 years. ... Solid and dependable. ... I love it so much I bought a backup last week, I don’t want to not have it."
"And it's held up now for about 2-3 years with almost daily use, so that's saying something."
"I love my Instand Vortex Plus. ... My wife and I use it every single day because it's been so reliable"
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"On my air fryer you can pull the basket out whenever you want and the cooking will pause and restart when you insert the basket unless you cancel the cooking cycle or unplug the machine."
"You don’t have to factor in the preheat time in the cooking time as it does it automatically."
"On my air fryer you can pull the basket out whenever you want and the cooking will pause and restart when you insert the basket unless you cancel the cooking cycle or unplug the machine."
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"It's MUCH easier to clean non stick surfaces (1 minute after each use). ... Takes me 1 minute to clean my Cosori with a nylon brush and Dawn."
"both baskets go in the dishwasher, which makes cleanup way easier"
"Bacon (easy to clean up afterward, bacon comes out perfect.) ... Bacons great because I don't have to clean a bunch of grease off the stove after. Tip: put a slice of bread on the bottom to absorb a lot of the great, that way its even easier to clean at the end."
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"crisps my food much better than my COSORI"
"it was great how fast the french fries were ready, it was just like a few mins."
"Yep, I've had great luck following the instructions on food packages and can't recall ever burning anything or having bad results."
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"the window extremely helpful for keeping an eye on food that you don't have a actual air fryer recipe for ... that window allows me to look at the progress without opening it up over and over again"
"you can see as there is a glass there, nakikita mo siya ano nangyayari ... how many times ko binubuksan yn air fryer just to check and that makes the heat go down."
"So far I’ve only needed to wipe it down for it to look good as new"
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"My wings went from mid and barely decent"
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"the light for the window died ... the LED display also died"
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"Ours just died after using it almost every day for two years ... I don’t think I want to buy another."
"the Instant Vortex’s user interface is crap - it’s just a cheap touchscreen with poor sensitivity."
"The switching mechanism for the door is super cheap and fails with heat."
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"The off gassing on mine was terrible."
"How long does it take for the plastic smell to go away? I just got one and can't handle the smell 😩 ... Right? It's so bad and the plastic smell gets into the food. ... I did that and it still stinks 😂 I just use it for reheating food now since I don't have a microwave lol the taste is less noticeable though"
"It's all cheap plastic construction"
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"Id give up the extra quart of capacity to get the flexability of that big basket for when I am doign something that doesnt fit well in the smaller side by side baskets."
"Ninja's removable plate design would always result in a soggy underside if I overfilled due to the air being unable to circulate."
"is VERY small"
Best_Day_3041 1.0I was looking at this one too, the design really looks ideal, but the heat comes from behind, which I didn't like. Fist off is to ask yourself if you really require dual basket or not. If not I'd suggest a 6qt basket design like the Instant Pot Vortex 6qt with Odor Ease, this is hands down the best designed, most feature packed air fryer right now at that size and price point. They have a dual basket model as well. If you prefer a ceramic fryer, check out the Corsori TurboBlaze. It lacks some features compared to the Vortex, but is also excellent. I have tried Ninja air fryers before and was not impressed with the features and build quality.
Just bought this to replace my Instant Vortex. I was looking for a ceramic basket fryer and this looked to be the best one I found, especially for the price. I haven't used it enough yet to really evaluate, but so far it seems great, and also looks good on my countertop. It's very compact for it's capacity. I few things I miss from my Vortex is the shake/flip alert, which is such an easy thing to include that I don't know why all fryers don't have this. The other thing I miss from my vortex is the knob, which makes it so much faster to dial in the temp/time. I'm still debating whether I miss the window or not. It's sometimes useful, but not sure if it's really a crucial feature. But otherwise it's a great air fryer.
boxerdogfella 1.0Yes, or the upgrade version with a clear window and "odor erase" filter, which I have and love.
We got ours from a relative who couldn't get rid of the smell. After a few cycles at 400° the odor went away for us. But I think some folks are more sensitive to the plastic smell than others.
Caprichoso1 1.0Americas Test Kitchen recommends: **Instant Vortex Plus 6-Quart Air Fryer** **Instant Vortex Plus ClearCook + OdorErase 6-Quart** Consumer Reports ratings: Dash Tasti-Crisp DCAF260 rated 2 points higher than those below with same rating: Instant Vortex Plus 140-3079-01 Tabitha Brown for Target 8 Qt. Digital Chefman Accufry RJ38-SQPF-5T2P-W Instant Vortex Plus 140-3089-01 Cosori Dual Blaze CAF-P583S-KUS Smart Cosori Lite CAF-LI211 I have the **Instant Vortex Plus ClearCook + OdorErase 6-Quart** which I really like. The grease filters pick up a lot of grease although you can still smell some odor while cooking. Since the basket and tray are non-stick they eventually wear out as do all non-stick surfaces. Ironically Instant Brands was so successful that it went bankrupt. Turns out their products were so popular that everyone had one so sales dropped. They have been purchased by **Centre Lane Partners**.
PuggleLover11 1.0Can confirm this is the one (updated 11/24). Also, As mentioned elsewhere the clear cook odorerase version. is the upgrade pick
BuckWildBilly 0.4America Test Kitchen made a review. They recommended the instant vortex clear 6 liter. I bought one and also recommend, but it's my first so i have no comparison.
Odd-Bat6796 0.4Thanks I went to Aldi, Kmart, Target, JB Hi-Fi, Spotlight and The Good Guys yesterday. Checked out at least 10 different brands and models. But ended up buying an Instant Pot Vortex Plus ClearCook model from Myer after reading deals on Ozbargain.
e_aguirre 0.2I purchased the same Vortex Plus with front window from a thrift store with the "Close Basket" error. The only solution for me was to open the unit and replace the micro switch. When you close the door, a cone shaped extension, visible on the top front center housing, gets pushed up to the micro switch. If the micro switch is faulty, you'll always get the "Close Basket" error. This used unit has been working for close to 2 years.
Silver-Scallion-5918 0.2I know Instant Pot people troll and monitor this subreddit, so I expect to get botted to hell and back as well as attacked for this. That being said, I ordered the Instant Pot Vortex with Window due to the America's Test Kitchen recommendation and people here saying it is good due to that review. I had it for 2 years almost. In that time, the light for the window died, and the LED display also died. Luckily, Amazon let me get my money back. That being said, these defects weren't showstoppers, and it didn't fully die ever. Great right? Well, after the second death I got my money back and got a Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer. I have to say, having now used it for 1 month, using the Instant Pot was like living in the dark ages. Food comes out crispier faster. Max Crisp 240 C is a game changer. My wings went from mid and barely decent to as good as oil fried. I am truly amazed at how much better it is and wanna spread the gospel to avoid the Instant Pot one. To prove I am not a bot or have an agenda benefitting either company, I will say the Instant Pot itself is hands down the best electric pressure cooker system in existence, and I'd fully recommend you buy that over any other one. Also on the flipside, I'd say Ninja devices aren't always amazing because I had their blender / food processor combo and that thing died from normal use after 1.5 years. If you have trouble deciding on your Air Fryer go for any of the Max Crisp Ninja ones. It's a game changer truly. Will post pictures of my wings next time I make them.
Alternative_Session9 0.2Instant vortex plus 6qt has worked amazing for us! We’ve had it for about 2 years now with no issues at all.
I don’t know about a dream but we use the hell out of it for wings, salmon and fried Twinkie’s and it has never let us down.
jwhyem 0.2If this is the model recommended by America’s Test Kitchen, I concur 100%. It’s an absolute dream.
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