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  • EASY-TO-USE: Featuring 2 simple dials for time and temperature, making operating this air fryer so convenient!
  • EvenCrisp TECHNOLOGY: Advanced technology that drives air flow top down for a perfect golden finish and crispy, tender results every time!
  • EASY CLEAN-UP: Non-stick, dishwasher safe air fry basket and tray
  • FAST HEATING: Little to no preheating time, from frozen to golden in minutes! Create gourmet meals with the versatility of a temperature range of 170 to 400° F
  • PERFECT SIZE: 4 Quart basket easily fits 1.5 lb. of French fries or 2.5 lb. of chicken. Proudly display it on your countertop without taking much room or tuck it away it your cabinet our pantry
  • A KITCHEN MUST HAVE: Perfect for quick delicious meals, preparing side dishes, appetizers, wings and more. Great addition to any kitchen!
  • DISCOVER AMAZING RECIPES: Download our free Instant Pot app, so you can create quick new favorites and prepare delicious meals, available iOS and Android

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The Instant Essentials Air Fryer is simple to use, and great for an effortless air frying experience. It uses our EvenCrisp technology to deliver crispy, tender results every time. The size is perfect for individuals or smaller families, with a compact design that this will fit on any kitchen countertop – or store easily. Fast and convenient, you can make all your favorite fried foods with less oil and no mess.

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
66,448 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of cooking with the air fryer. They say it works quickly and evenly, and it's easy to use. They also appreciate the intuitive digital controls and preset cooking programs. Customers also appreciate ease of cleaning, taste, and quality. However, some customers have reported a definite smell that should dissipate with additional uses. Opinions are mixed on heating, and size.

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3,435 customers mention2,542 positive893 negative

Customers like the quality of the air fryer. They say it is an excellent oven, and a great appliance at a reasonable price. They also say everything they cook in it turns out wonderfully, and perfectly. Customers also mention that it is easy to clean and does a good job.

"...I then did another 5 minutes. The steak was juicy and perfectly cooked for me.FISH - This was my one "Its OK" dish that I have work on...." Read more

"...Evenly cooked and delish...." Read more

"...With its advanced air frying technology, you can enjoy all your favorite fried foods with up to 75% less fat than traditional frying methods...." Read more

"...While there are some concerns about its plastic construction and initial plastic smell, this air fryer still manages to capture hearts with its..." Read more

1,569 customers mention1,288 positive281 negative

Customers find the air fryer easy to use. They say it has a well lit touch screen, intuitive digital controls, and preset cooking programs. They also appreciate the convenience, speed, and ease of cleaning. Customers also mention that the airfryer has slick design and is easy to install and remove. They appreciate the many presets and the basic interface as most Instant Pots.

"...Crispy and delish.Everything so far has been easy and delicious...." Read more

"...The intuitive digital controls and preset cooking programs make operation a breeze, while the adjustable temperature and timer settings ensure..." Read more

"...Unleash your inner chef and enjoy the convenience and cooking excellence that the Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer offers.Pros:1...." Read more

"...Air Fryer has exceeded my expectations in terms of functionality, ease of use, and cooking results...." Read more

1,416 customers mention1,182 positive234 negative

Customers like the ease of cleaning the air fryer. They mention that it has a non-stick coating and dishwasher-safe parts.

"...Easy to clean. I just washed the grate in warm soapy water and wiped the pan out with a paper towel after each use.So that its...." Read more

"...Cleanup is a snap thanks to the non-stick coating and dishwasher-safe parts...." Read more

"...4. Spacious 10-quart capacity for larger meals.5. Easy to clean with non-stick interior and dishwasher-safe components.Cons:-..." Read more

"...Cleanup is a breeze, thanks to the non-stick coating on the cooking basket and crisper plate...." Read more

939 customers mention709 positive230 negative

Customers like the taste of the air fryer. They say it makes delicious, healthier meals with ease. They also mention that it makes crisp turkey bacon, asparagus, and broccoli. Customers also say the food is healthier, tastes less greasy, and more flavorful.

"...Crispy, juicy, as good as when I deep fry with oil.STEAK - This is my go to method of making a steak when its too cold outside to grill...." Read more

"...I used the roast feature for skinless salmon. Amazing taste and quick. I found that 10 minutes was perfect for my fish...." Read more

"This air fryer is a game-changer for anyone looking to enjoy delicious, healthier meals with ease...." Read more

"...day I tried breaded frozen chicken breasts, and again, they were difficult to eat due to the hot plastic smell..." Read more

709 customers mention635 positive74 negative

Customers like the ease of cooking with the air fryer. They say it's easy to use, and works quickly and evenly. Customers also say it’s a real time-saver for busy weeknights, and makes preparing meals easy and efficient. They mention that the performance of the Instant Omni is exceptional, and the air-frying is super efficient.

"...I used the roast feature for skinless salmon. Amazing taste and quick. I found that 10 minutes was perfect for my fish...." Read more

"...its plastic construction and initial plastic smell, it delivers reliable performance and delicious results...." Read more

"...This feature has been a real time-saver for busy weeknights when I want a delicious home-cooked meal without the hassle of extensive cleaning...." Read more

"...The basket is large enough to cook for two people. It cooks quickly enough that you can easily run multiple batches if larger quantities are required." Read more

696 customers mention464 positive232 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the air fryer. Some mention that it's the perfect size for most things, while others say that it consumes a lot of counter space.

"...Its sleek design adds a modern touch to any kitchen, while its compact size makes it perfect for smaller spaces...." Read more

"...The size is just right, striking a balance between accommodating large portions and fitting comfortably on the kitchen countertop...." Read more

"...2. My big complaint is the instructions. They are sparse...." Read more

"...The basket is a really good size so you can fit a decent amount of food in there and it's super easy to clean...." Read more

677 customers mention403 positive274 negative

Customers are mixed about the heating of the air fryer. Some mention that it can reheat food and make it taste almost as good as the original, it heats up quickly and cooks food evenly, thanks to its convection. However, others say that the always-on pre-heat, the surface gets hot during cooking, and the temperature is uneven between the shelves.

"...The rapid hot air circulation technology employed by the Vortex guarantees that your food gets that irresistible crispiness on the outside while..." Read more

"...I wished it preheated up to temp faster. It's advertised in such a way that you think in 60 seconds, you're cooking...." Read more

"...It is easy to operate and easy to clean. The basket is large enough to cook for two people...." Read more

"...It is really nice looking and heats up very quick...." Read more

1,061 customers mention147 positive914 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the smell of the air fryer. They mention it has a strong plastic smell.

"...Let me start with the cons.CONS1. Complaints about plastic smell...." Read more

"...There was clearly some smell as noted elsewhere, likely from manufacturing. By the time I used it "for real" on the 3rd run, barely any smell...." Read more

"...there are some concerns about its plastic construction and initial plastic smell, this air fryer still manages to capture hearts with its cooking..." Read more

"...I immediately detected the oft talked about burning plastic odor...." Read more

Why didnt I buy one of these things sooner??
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Why didnt I buy one of these things sooner??
I have had this for about ten days now and made five items. I dont usually leave reviews but thought I would for this air fryer. Its pretty great as far as I am concerned. Pro and Cons. Let me start with the cons.CONS1. Complaints about plastic smell. Not really a con for me but I see others complaining so I will mention it. I had no problem. I ran the machine through several air fry cycles (400 degrees for 15 minutes) before I cooked any food and noticed the oft complained about plastic smell the first time. It then decreased each time I ran it through another cycle until I could barely notice it. Some reviews say to remove the silicon food grade tabs on the grate insert but note that the grate will then easily fall out when you try to empty the pan by tipping it over. It might eventually fall out with the tabs in place but I used a tongs to prevent the grate from falling out any time I tipped the pan over to empty it.2. My big complaint is the instructions. They are sparse. It took me awhile to realize I can pull out the pan anytime I want to flip my food and the machine will simply start where it left off when the pan is replaced. If you already flipped your food you can just leave the machine be for the ten seconds it tells you to flip your food and resumes air frying. My learning consisted of trial and error (still doing that learning cook times and when to flip the food) and looking at air fryer demonstration videos and recipes online. The intstant website appears to have no recipes for the air fryer and the recipe page only has recipes for their insta pot.PROSThe food!! From left to right I first did french fries then chicken thighs, steak, fish and grilled ham and cheese.FRENCH FRIES - Came out crispy and delicious. The picture is actually my second batch. The first batch went in, then I realized the machine was preheating. I just left the fries in. The machine then went to its 15 minute standard time at 400 degrees. The fries were OK but some were overcooked probably due to going in during the preheat cycle. The second batch went in after the machine preheated and used 12 minutes (after I learned how to adjust the time). This batch was much much improved. I used store bought frozen fries which seem to work really well. For fresh potatoes I learned I had to soak the fries first in water to get rid of some of the starch and dry them with paper towels otherwise the fries didnt turn out as crispy as the store bought frozen fries. My only slight complaint is the cooking grate would eventually fall out when I tipped the pan over to empty the fries onto a plate. I learned to hold the grate with tongs to keep it from falling out.Chicken - I love fried chicken so this was the real test. I made four bone in thighs. Two were egg wash and then panko bread crumbs (on the left of the picture) and two (on the right of the picture) were eggwash and seasoned flour. All four thighs were sprayed with cooking oil (PAM). I learned this is a must to get a good fry. As you can see some of the panko came off during the cook from the fan. The panko also tended to burn. Many recipes use panko so the food gets crispy but for me it was just OK. On the other hand the chicken with the eggwash and then flour was GREAT. Crispy, juicy, as good as when I deep fry with oil.STEAK - This is my go to method of making a steak when its too cold outside to grill. It took me awhile to get the time down but the steak turned out really good. I used the broil cycle at 380 degrees. I used an instant read thermometer to get a perfect medium-medium well of 140 inside. I first had the steak on 17 minutes (flipped half way) but it the internal temp was only 120. I then did another 5 minutes. The steak was juicy and perfectly cooked for me.FISH - This was my one "Its OK" dish that I have work on. I did cod loins at 400 degrees air fry for 8 minutes (flipping half way). I used eggwash and seasoned flour with a spray of cooking oil. The coating wasnt as crispy when I deep fried with oil. Next time I will try increasing the time to see if that improves it. I didnt want to overcook the fish which it wasnt.GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE - This was the last item prepared. It was probably one of the best grilled sandwiches I have had in a long time. Crispy on the outside with hot gooey cheese and ham on the inside. My go to way to make a grilled cheese from now on. I buttered the outside of the bread and put the machine 6 minutes on air fry at 400 flipping halfway. Like the french fries, the picture was my second sandwich. The first I had at 8 minutes and that was too long, the sandwich was overcooked. But when I got the time down it made a GREAT grilled ham and cheese.Easy to clean. I just washed the grate in warm soapy water and wiped the pan out with a paper towel after each use.So that its. I hope this helps other people looking at this machine or other air fryers. I am happy with mine so far. Its just a matter of trial and error until you learn the temps and cooking times that work for you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Why didnt I buy one of these things sooner??
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2021
I have had this for about ten days now and made five items. I dont usually leave reviews but thought I would for this air fryer. Its pretty great as far as I am concerned. Pro and Cons. Let me start with the cons.

CONS
1. Complaints about plastic smell. Not really a con for me but I see others complaining so I will mention it. I had no problem. I ran the machine through several air fry cycles (400 degrees for 15 minutes) before I cooked any food and noticed the oft complained about plastic smell the first time. It then decreased each time I ran it through another cycle until I could barely notice it. Some reviews say to remove the silicon food grade tabs on the grate insert but note that the grate will then easily fall out when you try to empty the pan by tipping it over. It might eventually fall out with the tabs in place but I used a tongs to prevent the grate from falling out any time I tipped the pan over to empty it.

2. My big complaint is the instructions. They are sparse. It took me awhile to realize I can pull out the pan anytime I want to flip my food and the machine will simply start where it left off when the pan is replaced. If you already flipped your food you can just leave the machine be for the ten seconds it tells you to flip your food and resumes air frying. My learning consisted of trial and error (still doing that learning cook times and when to flip the food) and looking at air fryer demonstration videos and recipes online. The intstant website appears to have no recipes for the air fryer and the recipe page only has recipes for their insta pot.

PROS

The food!! From left to right I first did french fries then chicken thighs, steak, fish and grilled ham and cheese.

FRENCH FRIES - Came out crispy and delicious. The picture is actually my second batch. The first batch went in, then I realized the machine was preheating. I just left the fries in. The machine then went to its 15 minute standard time at 400 degrees. The fries were OK but some were overcooked probably due to going in during the preheat cycle. The second batch went in after the machine preheated and used 12 minutes (after I learned how to adjust the time). This batch was much much improved. I used store bought frozen fries which seem to work really well. For fresh potatoes I learned I had to soak the fries first in water to get rid of some of the starch and dry them with paper towels otherwise the fries didnt turn out as crispy as the store bought frozen fries. My only slight complaint is the cooking grate would eventually fall out when I tipped the pan over to empty the fries onto a plate. I learned to hold the grate with tongs to keep it from falling out.

Chicken - I love fried chicken so this was the real test. I made four bone in thighs. Two were egg wash and then panko bread crumbs (on the left of the picture) and two (on the right of the picture) were eggwash and seasoned flour. All four thighs were sprayed with cooking oil (PAM). I learned this is a must to get a good fry. As you can see some of the panko came off during the cook from the fan. The panko also tended to burn. Many recipes use panko so the food gets crispy but for me it was just OK. On the other hand the chicken with the eggwash and then flour was GREAT. Crispy, juicy, as good as when I deep fry with oil.

STEAK - This is my go to method of making a steak when its too cold outside to grill. It took me awhile to get the time down but the steak turned out really good. I used the broil cycle at 380 degrees. I used an instant read thermometer to get a perfect medium-medium well of 140 inside. I first had the steak on 17 minutes (flipped half way) but it the internal temp was only 120. I then did another 5 minutes. The steak was juicy and perfectly cooked for me.

FISH - This was my one "Its OK" dish that I have work on. I did cod loins at 400 degrees air fry for 8 minutes (flipping half way). I used eggwash and seasoned flour with a spray of cooking oil. The coating wasnt as crispy when I deep fried with oil. Next time I will try increasing the time to see if that improves it. I didnt want to overcook the fish which it wasnt.

GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE - This was the last item prepared. It was probably one of the best grilled sandwiches I have had in a long time. Crispy on the outside with hot gooey cheese and ham on the inside. My go to way to make a grilled cheese from now on. I buttered the outside of the bread and put the machine 6 minutes on air fry at 400 flipping halfway. Like the french fries, the picture was my second sandwich. The first I had at 8 minutes and that was too long, the sandwich was overcooked. But when I got the time down it made a GREAT grilled ham and cheese.

Easy to clean. I just washed the grate in warm soapy water and wiped the pan out with a paper towel after each use.

So that its. I hope this helps other people looking at this machine or other air fryers. I am happy with mine so far. Its just a matter of trial and error until you learn the temps and cooking times that work for you.
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