Instant Pot Vortex Plus XL Air Fryer
InstantReleased Jul 1, 2019 · Analysis updated Feb 25, 2026
The Instant scores 85/100 based on 14 expert reviews in the air fryers category. Coverage includes reviews from Seriouseats, Gadgetguy, Americastestkitchen, and Goodhousekeeping.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 14 expert reviews
Pros
- Easy to use(7)
- Large 5.7l capacity(4)
- Lightweight and easy to store(3)
- Cooks very evenly(3)
- Easy to clean(3)
Cons
- Inadequate instruction manual(2)
- Plastic packaging(2)
- Requires preheating(2)
14 Expert Reviews
The Instant Vortex Plus XL is the best air fryer the reviewer has tried, cooking faster than any other model and producing consistently crispy food after years of rigorous testing and home use.
The Instant Vortex Plus Versazone XXL Air Fryer is the best air fryer I have ever used.
Our winning air fryer was the first model we've tested that delivers on its promise to offer an extra-large capacity, fitting four chicken cutlets or two 15-ounce bags of frozen french fries.
Priced at $120, it's a great value — and a steal when on sale — thanks to its range of features (including dehydration) and large food capacity.
The Instant Vortex air fryer delivers powerful cooking performance with even crisping, a roomy basket, and user-friendly controls at an affordable price point.
This simple basket air fryer is my favorite one yet, offering consistent, even browning and quick results with easy operation.
The Instant Vortex Plus Dual Basket Air Fryer is a very capable air fryer with some of the speediest cooking I've seen.
The Instant Pot Vortex Dual 8L Air Fryer lives up to its promise of bigger being better, offering an easy way of cooking larger meals quickly and with minimal fuss, with added features to allow flexib...
This dual-drawer air fryer stood out for a number of reasons but predominantly for the design features that make it enjoyably easy to use.
The reviewer found the Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer to be their preferred choice over the Philips model, praising its cooking performance, capacity, and value at R2899.
The Instant Pot Vortex Plus Air Fryer is a versatile and efficient appliance that offers quick cooking times and easy cleaning, though it has some minor drawbacks like the lack of detailed instruction...
The Instant Vortex Plus Dual 8-quart Air Fryer is a fantastic appliance to add to your kitchen with convenient dual drawers, useful windows and internal light, great controls, and fantastic cooking re...
