Instant Pot Vortex Plus Mini 4 Qt 6-in-1 Air Fryer, Stainless Steel

I have had air fryers before and my Samsung range has an air fry feature. All of these sort of left me thinking air fryers were not really very good. Then I visited with friends who owned this air fryer. WOW!! This actually makes food BETTER than any other cooking method!! I use the 2 we have at least 3 x each a day. They are AMAZING!!! Everything comes out great. I had a bit of trial and error at first but even then the food was better than other air fryers. We cook steak, fish, burgers, fried breaded foods, biscuits, hot dogs, grilled cheese, other grilled sandwiches, frozen veggies, a small roast and more in it! The food is BETTER than cooking in a skillet on the stove, in my oven, or in the oil fryer. If it is not so for you, you are doing it wrong. Lol I actually use the air fry feature for nearly everything. If it is something that I haven't done yet, I ask Alexa for temps, duration and which method. We usually go with air fry, even with biscuits. Alexa sometimes gives inaccurate cooking times. I tend to add a minute or two to what she says lol. I could look it up of course in the info the air fryer comes with, but for me, Alexa is faster. We love this so much that I am getting rid of our indoor grill as I just don't use it now (and I love that grill...this is just easier, faster and way less clean up). I have read things about odor from the unit. I am sorry but come on...every new appliance has smells. You need to wash it as they suggest before first use. Then use it a couple times. That smell, which was minimal anyway, goes away. We are now going to buy a double basket side by side because this just makes amazing food. We use 2 x 4 qt units now. We are going to add the bigger, double basket one for when we have company or a bigger meal. I love the light feature and use it a lot to avoid opening the unit before time to flip. Noise? What noise? This thing is pretty quiet. Clean up is a breeze!!!! The controls are super easy to use. My son and husband, who rarely cooked for themselves, both use this now and they both love it!! So BONUS!! LOL Extra time for me! The size is great and it looks wonderful on our counters. It is easy to keep the outside of unit clean too. Just a quick wipe and done. My family now is eager to try new foods because of how wonderful this cooks everything! We have eating issues and autism issues in our home that makes new foods a challenge. Well, no longer. Since this cooked the foods they already loved BETTER, they now are not hesitant to try new foods. That alone is amazing! I have been fighting this eating thing for 20 years. Now, when we eat out, my son has more options when ordering because of this air fryer! And you may be thinking that perhaps I was just a bad cook. No. I am a good cook. I even ran a restaurant for years. People love my cooking. Now, I can cook even better. I am still blown away by that. The old way is no longer the best way. I am 61 so that realization was a bit mind blowing. Summary....Buy it. It will change your life!! I was honestly shocked but this cooks better than any other method. You will love it!!!

I'm single. I've *SO* resisted the air fryer's because they are so freaking LARGE. But friends that have them, that actually use them, really love them. So I took a leap and ordered up the 4qt. I like the Instant Pot products and thought this would be the right one to try. I gotta say....I REALLY like it! It works really well for single or duo-size items. I don't have to use the oven for a single serving of lots of items - a big winner for the summer. And it re-heats items really, REALLY, nicely. It's a keeper! It's very easy to clean, the insert screen and the basket are non-stick so they clean well. It looks nice on the counter, and has a fairly small foot-print. For the money I think this is a nice item. I'd buy it again.

This is our 1st airfryer. After scouring a half dozen websites with their own airfryer ratings (food network, food & wine, etc.), I decided upon this one. It was consistently a top suggested product on all of these website. We have an Instantpot, which we have used with great success for years, so I felt confident purchasing their airfryer. A key standout (and unique) feature of this model is the stainless steel cooking container. I, personally, find this to be a higher quality material than plastic. So far, we've made fried paneer cheese cubes, breaded mushrooms, breaded zucchini, roasted potatoes, broccoli, green beans, Trader Joe's frozen tempura cauliflower, and a medley of sweet potato, onion and Brussel sprouts. Everything has turned out perfectly, and fast! I am confident that all of the other things we make will follow this precedent. SIZE: This particular unit was out of stock in 6qt at the time of my purchase. I was uncertain about whether the 4qt would be large enough, but once I had it in front me, it was easier to visualize. The 4qt cooks enough food for 2-3 people (ex. 3 chicken breasts or pieces of fish can easily fit). SHAPE: During my research, I saw that there are 2 main shapes of an airfryer container: 1) Tall and deep 2) Short and wide. In thinking about the foods that I intend to use this for, I like the short and wide containers because they allow foods to spread out more evenly versus being stacked. This unit is the short and wide shape, and I love it! EASE OF USE: I am familiar with the Instantpot, and the turn dial to select time, temperature, etc. functions are the same with this. It is not a complicated unit, with just a few basic buttons. And, when you set the total amount of cooking time, the unit will automatically give a beep when it is time to toss the container's content mid-way through. The container has a tray with little silicone feet that keep it in place while you dump the container's contents onto your serving dish. CLEANING: Remove the tray; clean. Wipe out the cavity. It's very simple. The people who've complained about this are likely overcooking, putting messy types of foods, or leaving it to sit too long before cleaning. SMELL: Many people noted a plastic smell while cooking. Yes, there was a little bit of an odor while cooking for the first few times of use, but I no longer smell it. COOKING: Follow the directions on the recipes and/or back of food packages with airfryer specific directions. You cannot go wrong. And, it preheats within minutes! It cooks foods so fast! DURABILITY: Our Instantpot is going strong after 10+ years. Just keep it clean and take of it; use common sense when using it. I do not anticipate we will have any problems. However, I am also realistic. Some appliances just do not last forever. UPDATE (9/28/25): We continue to enjoy this product, making a variety of different foods fast! We have not experienced any problems of any kind. We highly recommend this air fryer! UPDATE (7/19/26): We continue to enjoy this product immensely, making a variety of different foods fast! We have not experienced any problems of any kind. We highly recommend this air fryer! Don't hesitate - just buy it! We use this at least three times/week. Once foods are done, we ensure to let the tray sit out so the interior can dry. If you put it back in right away, the moisture from cooking is trapped. Again, just use common sense and this will perform well.

I wasn't sure the size would be big enough. However I cook for 2, so its perfect. I have made lasagna, salmon, roasted vegetables, crisped up bread, and it all turned out perfect. We are hooked on the roasted veggies , they are so quick ad easy and not heating up the house with the high temp oven. I love the glass in front, I can see when things might need to be turned. Easy to clean with the non stick surface. I did buy the liners just to try them, but you really dont need to, its non stick and really easy clean up. Size fits on counter and shelves easily. Easy to set up and use. Controls are easy.

The product itself is really good, compact, easy to use, and works exactly as expected. The food comes out crispy and cooks evenly, so I’m happy with the quality and performance of the air fryer. However, I felt really bad because the delivery was late, and that was disappointing. I was eagerly waiting for it, so the delay genuinely hurt and affected my overall experience. The product is great, but the late delivery was upsetting.

It’s small & fits great in my tiny kitchen, it’s easy to use, perfect for 2, nice crispy fries & tater tots, EASY to clean. WE LOVE IT!!

I love this air fryer! I wish it were just a bit bigger but it’s ok just as it is! Everything comes out evenly cooked and crispy I love that! I can bake in it, dehydrate, air fryer, and roast in it! The non stick basket is easy to clean which is super convenient I don’t have time to be scrubbing like with other air fryers. My liners are a bit big for this one but I’ll just fold it down. Instant pot is right on brand for food appliance !

Pretty impressive, but I wish it had a window so I could peek inside without opening it. Besides the usual things, it works very well for small steaks and hard boiled eggs. A bit noisy, but looks good.

I have used this Air Fryer 4 times for steak and it had a lovely crispy crust and was tender inside. I bought Instant Pot brand because I love, love, love my Instant Pot Pressure Cooker and I also have a Multi-Cooker. Washes up so easy. Great appliances!

Está más que bien para porciones pequeñas, en comparación con la vortex plus 6qt que también tengo, esta se le pega un poco más la grasa en el interior pero de ahí en fuera funciona de maravilla. Para dos personas aguanta muy bien.

Súper práctica, con diversas funciones, muy rápida para celebrar. Llevo cerca de dos años con ella

Although the capacity is not very large, it’s really pretty and cute. The alert tone is quite pleasant as well. The air fryer has internal light to watch the food while it’s baking.

Superbe friteuse à air, fonctionne tres bien et parfaite pour les petit endroit - tels que dans un VR.