Brilliant air fryer, exactly as described

This is the second vortex air fryer in as many weeks both are being returned because we candle see the led display

I had thought about purchasing an air fryer for several months before I finally decided to take the plunge and buy one, then after several days of researching what was required I decided on the Instant Pot vortex Plus 7.6ltr Dual basket, It was, without doubt, my best purchase of the year in Dec 2022.

I specifically wanted a dual basket fryer as I wanted the option of cooking different foods at the same time, the Vortex plus does this with consummate ease as it has a sync finish function which allows you to have both baskets finishing at the same time regardless of the amount of cooking time or temperature each basket needs, it also has a sync finish for both baskets to finish simultaneously if you want to bulk cook both baskets with the same food, (cook fries or whatever).
I like the versatility of it to air fry, bake, roast, reheat, grill, and dehydrate at the touch of a button, I also like the fact the basket light comes on with one minute of remaining cooking time so you can see how things are doing and it also has several audible warnings, (Add food/turn food/finish etc) so far I’ve only used two of the cooking functions, air fryer and reheat, I also wanted the widow option so I could see how things were cooking without opening the drawers which is easy when you switch the light on, just one of the reasons I bought this one rather than the Ninja.

My first attempt at using it was frozen spicy breaded chicken strips and frozen potato wedges in one basket and some small petite pains in the other basket, I won’t go into timings/temps here as there is a small learning curve to absorb but there is a lot of info available on you tube etc.
The chicken was crisp on the outside but moist and tender, the wedges were nice and crisp on the outside as well, along with crisp hot crusty rolls which remained soft on the inside, all set to finish at the same time effortlessly.
I have only had it for three days so far but have also done croissants, pakora, pigs in blankets, baked potato’s (with slightly crispy skins) which all turned out really well and very tasty, my oven is now redundant as far as cooking for myself is concerned.
It’s just so much quicker and easier to do with the air fryer and far quicker/easier to clean than an oven, the Non stick baskets and insert trays are dishwasher safe but I’ll clean them in soapy water for a longer lifespan.
My only criticism would be there is no guidance book for cooking ie:- How long to air fry raw chicken/Frozen chicken, fresh/frozen/chips, frozen potato wedges, raw fish, etc etc, manufacturers really have a duty to supply such basic information with an item like this from my perspective.
That said, I strongly recommend the Instant Pot Vortex, if you are in the market for this type of gadget, it is a fantastic option to have in the kitchen, and cheaper to operate than a conventional oven, I really do wish I’d bought one sooner but we learn something new everyday as they say.

I bought the Instant Pot Vortex Compact because I didn’t want a huge air fryer sitting on my counter, and I honestly didn’t expect to love it this much. It’s small, but it still cooks properly — chips come out crispy, chicken stays juicy, and leftovers taste way better than when I microwave them.

What really surprised me is how quiet it is. I’ve had air fryers before that sounded like a hairdryer on full blast. This one just gives off a soft hum. I can chat, watch TV, or have music on without it drowning everything out. It just does its thing in the background.

It’s also super easy to use — no complicated settings — and the basket cleans so quickly it’s almost suspicious. I literally rinse it, wipe, done. That alone makes me use it way more often.

I’ve cooked wings, pizza slices, salmon, veggies, and garlic bread in it so far, and everything has turned out great. It’s basically replaced my oven for most meals.

If you want something compact, quiet, and genuinely useful, this is a solid buy. I’d absolutely get it again.

The machine itself is amazing.

But this one arrived with the box slashed and bashed, with consequent bottom frame broken. I’m keeping it, but It shall have been written, to avoid the bad surprise.