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Instant Pot Vortex Plus Air Fryer 6-Quart

Instant

Released Dec 2019

6-quart air fryer with easy setup, large capacity, and dishwasher-safe parts for simple cleaning. The Instant scores 84/100 based on 20 expert reviews.

Critic Score

8420 reviews

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Pros

  • Easy setup(9)
  • Air fry insert(9)
  • Large food capacity(7)
  • Dishwasher safe(5)
  • Easy to clean(4)

Cons

  • Large footprint(7)
  • Limited cooking guidance(5)
  • High cost(2)
  • Shows fingerprints easily(2)
  • Noisy(2)

20 Critic Reviews

95
SeriouseatsDec 2024

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.

95
AmericastestkitchenJan 2026

Our winning air fryer was the first model we've tested that delivers on its promise to offer an extra-large capacity.

92
IdealhomeNov 2022

I really enjoyed using this air fryer. It's got a decent capacity and can produce crisp, evenly browned food in super quick time.

88
FoodnetworkJan 2022

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.

87
LifehackerNov 2025

The Instant Vortex offers simplicity and consistent results with its wide basket and easy-to-use controls, making it ideal for straightforward air frying.

85
GoodhousekeepingJun 2024

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.

85
ThekitchnDec 2019

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.

85
Simplyairfryer

We'd recommend the Instant™ Vortex® Air Fryer - it's air fried evenly since day one and has never given us mechanical issues.

85
Airfryerworld

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.

85
RealhomesAug 2021

The Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer is a top option for making homemade fries, and its generous capacity is perfect for family-sized meals.

85
T3Dec 2021

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.

85
TechradarJan 2022

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...

85
Tomsguide

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.

84
BuyaryJan 2025

The Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6-Quart Air Fryer delivers crispy results and easy cleanup with minor preheat and odor issues.

82
ReviewedSep 2022

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.

82
GoodtoMay 2023

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 ...

80
BbcgoodfoodApr 2021

Instant Pot's Vortex air fryer offers five functions alongside air frying, but is it worth the money?

78
TechadvisorMar 2022

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.

68
TechgearlabApr 2024

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.

68
Cnet

The Instant Vortex Plus has seven unique functions and handy accessories, but requires trial and error to get cooking times and temperatures right.