Instant Pot Vortex Plus Air Fryer 6-Quart
InstantReleased Dec 1, 2019 · Analysis updated Feb 9, 2026
This 6-quart air fryer offers multiple cooking modes, easy cleanup, and a large capacity for convenient meals. The Instant scores 84/100 based on 20 expert reviews in the air fryers category. Coverage includes reviews from Seriouseats, Americastestkitchen, Idealhome, and Foodnetwork.
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What's this?based on 20 expert reviews
Pros
- Easy to use(12)
- Large capacity(11)
- Easy to clean(8)
- Dishwasher safe(6)
- Multiple cooking modes(5)
Cons
- Limited features(7)
- Bulky design(6)
- Tray falls out(4)
- Limited recipes(3)
- Uneven cooking(3)
20 Publication Reviews
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The Instant Vortex Plus XL 6-Quart Air Fryer is the best air fryer the reviewer has tried, cooking faster than any other model and producing consistently crispy results after years of rigorous use.
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Our winning air fryer was the first model we've tested that delivers on its promise to offer an extra-large capacity.
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I really enjoyed using this air fryer. It's got a decent capacity and can produce crisp, evenly browned food in super quick time.
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The Instant Vortex Air Fryer is a darn good air fryer with serious cooking power, a roomy basket, user-friendly interface, and affordable price, making it our favorite egg-shaped fryer.
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The Instant Vortex offers simplicity and consistent results with its wide basket and easy-to-use controls, making it ideal for straightforward air frying.
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The Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 Air Fryer with ClearCook & OdourErase is a simple-to-use kitchen appliance that does an excellent job of crisping food such as fries and chicken wings using far less oil...
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The Instant Pot 6 Quart Vortex 4 in 1 Air Fryer Oven is the fastest air fryer tested, delivering crispy results in short cooking times.
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The Instant Vortex Plus 4-quart Air Fryer is a well-made basket-style air fryer with six useful cooking presets and an easy-to-use interface that makes incredibly crispy meals with minimal oil.
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The Instant Pot Vortex Plus ClearCook impressed our Lab pros with its bells and whistles at a budget price, standing out for its square basket-style shape and cooking window.
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The Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer is a top option for making homemade fries, and its generous capacity is perfect for family-sized meals.
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The Instant Vortex Plus 7-in-1 Air Fryer Oven offers excellent versatility and capacity with easy cleanup, though it has a learning curve and some design quirks.
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We'd recommend the Instant™ Vortex® Air Fryer - it's air fried evenly since day one and has never given us mechanical issues.
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The Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven by Instant Pot is a powerful 7-in-1 appliance that cooks food crispy and quick with its large capacity and multiple rack system.
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The Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6-Quart Air Fryer delivers crispy results and easy cleanup with minor preheat and odor issues.
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The Instant Vortex Plus air fryer delivers crispy, even results and features a convenient ClearCook window, though it lacks helpful cooking guidance in the manual.
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This large-capacity air fryer is great for families, fits perfectly in a kitchen with minimal countertop space, and offers six cooking functions with helpful reminders, though it lacks a food divider ...
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Instant Pot's Vortex air fryer offers five functions alongside air frying, but is it worth the money?
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The Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer delivers excellent cooking results with its ClearCook window and OdourErase technology, but the lack of pre-sets and guidance makes it tricky to use initially.
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The Instant Vortex Plus presents itself as a jack-of-all-trades appliance that attempts to replace multiple kitchen gadgets, but this versatility comes with notable compromises.
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