Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6 Qt 6-in-1 Air Fryer with ClearCook Window and OdorErase, Black

The Instant Vortex Plus air fryer is a 6-quart basket air fryer from Instant Pot. This version adds a ClearCook viewing window, so you can watch food crisp without pulling out the basket, plus built-in OdorErase filters.

Who it suits

It suits households that want to crisp vegetables, fish and chicken with little oil in one appliance that also roasts, bakes and dehydrates. The basket and trays have a nonstick coating, so if you avoid coated surfaces, an uncoated pan such as the Lodge cast iron skillet in a hot oven may fit better. Find more kitchen appliances and tools here.

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Key facts

• Six functions: air fry, roast, broil, bake, reheat and dehydrate (Instant Pot)
• Built-in OdorErase air filters meant to cut cooking smells (Instant Pot)
• Instant says it uses 95% less oil than traditional deep frying (Instant Pot)
• Nonstick basket and trays go on the dishwasher top rack (Instant Pot)
• 1700 W at 120 V, ETL certified, with a 1-year limited warranty (Instant Pot)

What reviewers say

America’s Test Kitchen made it its upgrade pick. Reviewed named it its best basket air fryer with an Editor’s Choice, liking the window, the flavor of the food and the easy touchscreen.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Viewing window lets you check food without opening the basket
• Pro: Six cooking modes in one appliance
• Pro: Basket and trays are top-rack dishwasher safe
• Con: Basket and trays have a nonstick coating of unstated type
• Con: Reviewed found the odor filter not very effective

Cautions

• The exterior and basket get hot during use; leave clear space around the vents.
• The basket and trays are nonstick coated; if you avoid coatings, consider a stainless or ceramic basket model.