Instant Vortex Plus Dual Air Fryer with Large Double Air Frying Drawers and 8 Smart Programmes - Bake, Roast, Grill, Dehydrate, Reheat, XL Capacity - SyncCook & SyncFinish - Stainless-1700W

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.

Easy to use. Quick and convenient to clean. Excellent quality. Looks great. Faster cooking times and no oils required.

Friends had been telling me for months how good air fryers were but never took any notice. Then looking on Amazon one day and see a deal for this with £50 off so i jumped at the chance. And although i have not used every setting available on this fryer so far i am very pleased an a convert. It's a great way to cook. I've seen mixed reviews when it comes to using air fryers but so far with this Instant Vortex Plus cooking has been a breeze. Chips especially come out cooked amazingly, frozen or fresh. Although depending on where you look, cooking times do vary so they may need tweeking depending on your preference, but i have never had such crisp and fluffy chips ever. If you season them during cooking they come out even better. Sausages and fish also work out well, and the good thing i've never used any oil. This Instant Vortex comes with air fry, bake, roast, grill, re-heat and dehydrate modes. Only used the air fry and bake so far but am looking forward to trying the dehyrdate function to make dried fruit crisps. This unit does not come with any accessories so also got a set of steel cooking racks and some silicon cooking baskets that come in handy. The dual drawers have windows so you can keep an eye on the food and each draw has its own light. It has a touch control panel except for the one main control knob which is great as it's all just wipe clean. The unit i bought is the 7.6litre version, so 3.53litres per draw and they cook independently. One draw has enough room for one small chicken. Quicker cheaper and cooks well.

I’ve had this nearly two years. Cooking is such a pleasure - easy to use, healthy meals, dual cooking for different meals, I like the window. No regrets

I use it almost every day, it heats up a lot faster than an oven so saving energy there. Doesn’t fit a lot of food because all recommendations say to only keep one layer when cooking. But it makes good chips, sausages are super easy. Warms up pastries. Burgers dry out too much so they are better done in a pan. Still to try other things. At the beginning we did three 15-20 min burns to start with, to get the factory smell out but since then it’s great and doesn’t smell at all.

To date air fryers simply haven't interested me in that I have always thought of them as one of many overhyped and overpriced kitchen accessories / gadgets that is more likely to spend time in a cupboard than in use. The most well known air fryer make has been copied by a plethora of cheap copycats and the price has fallen significantly with people generally appearing to fall out of love with a once much loved accessory which perhaps has not stood the test of time. However I happened to read an article about the Instant Vortex Plus Dual Air Fryer which rated it very highly and coincidentally saw one on Amazon Warehouse for £86 against a RRP of £149 and normal price of £119... good value or what! As a family we are eating more chicken and tend to use oven chips over traditional chips and an air fryer is perfect for both. We are now air fryer converts but at a realistic price and an aesthetically pleasing product with somewhere to store it where it will get used regularly. So all in all very pleased with this purchase. I am not convinced about the somewhat wild time and energy savings claims about air fryers in general but nevertheless items do cook quicker at lower temperatures with less fat and clean up is a doddle. Sync start and finish on this model means different items can be easily cooked together, conversely whilst the 8in1 claims sound good for example a normal oven can be used as a dehydrator! Build quality is excellent. Simply put I wouldn't pay £150, £200 or whatever for an air fryer but at this price, quality and functionality I would thoroughly recommend it.

Good quality build. Easy to use. Quieter than others I’ve used. Very happy with it.

Excellent value for money and super reliable. Wouldn't be without one. Its easy to use. Easy to clean and has everything you need.

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

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.