Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6QT ClearCook Air Fryer review

Instant's Vortex Plus with ClearCook covers the basics well and adds two useful touches. The ClearCook window lets you see browning without opening the basket, and six customizable presets let you save your own settings for foods you cook often. Instant lists six functions, a 6-quart capacity that it says handles up to 6 portions, 1,700 W of power, and dishwasher-safe baskets and trays. Safety features include overheat protection and auto-off. It ranks below the Cosori TurboBlaze because the Cosori offers more functions, five fan speeds and a 2-year warranty, while Instant offers 1 year. We could not confirm a price on Instant's own store, which points buyers to retailers, so check current prices before buying. Instant also publishes no noise figure for this model. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Cooks who want to watch food through a window and save their own settings.

Price

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Key features

• ClearCook window to check food without opening the basket
• 6 functions: air fry, roast, broil, bake, reheat, dehydrate
• 6 customizable presets to save your settings
• 6-quart capacity that Instant says handles up to 6 portions
• 1,700 W with overheat protection and auto-off

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Window plus saved presets suit repeat recipes
• Strength: Dishwasher-safe baskets and trays
• Strength: Stainless steel finish
• Weakness: Instant's site sends you to retailers, so no direct price
• Weakness: 1-year warranty
• Weakness: No published noise rating

Key facts

• Price: Sold through retailers, USD check pending
• Capacity: 6 qt
• Power: 1,700 W
• Functions: 6
• SKU: 140-3088-01

Where it ranks

Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6QT ClearCook Air Fryer is No. 8 in our Best Air Fryers verdict.