What is the best value air fryer is of course a matter of judgment, as there are many air fryers on the market right now, but we have picked one for this “product review” that is not only a good value, but also a very popular air fryer. We will give details and where to buy – and a review summary below.
Maybe there are still some people who still don’t know much about an air fryer. How do they work, and should I consider adding one to my array of cooking tools? Countertops get full very quickly, you know! Maybe you wonder how it fits in with our motif of very simple, healthy, and budget-friendly – so here are a few quick facts.
- Air fryers work by blowing hot air over an electrical element much like on your stovetop, over your food.
- Air fryers are considered a healthy alternative to frying – especially deep-fat frying – because they give make food crispy and good tasting without using oil.
- Air fryers are not the least expensive of all small appliances, but the health value may outweigh the extra cost of purchase.
So here’s our review.
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Product Information
Name: Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven, 6 Quart
Manufacturer: Instant Brands (Makers of InstantPot®)
Warranty: One year from the date of purchase
Dimensions: Height: 14.37”
Width: 13.23”
Depth: 13.23”
Wattage: 1500 watts
Unique features:
- Large 6-quart capacity
- 7 built-in smart programs that are pre-set for different types of food, and adjust the temperature and cooking time accordingly
- Little to no preheating time
- “6 in 1” different cooking functions:
- Air frying
- Baking
- Roasting
- Dehydrating
- Broiling
- Reheating
- Different accessories:
- Drip tray
- Rotisserie spit
- Rotisserie basket
- Forks
- Stainless steel construction
- An app with over 100 recipes
Pros
- Easy to use
- Easy to clean
- Great for sweet potato fries and french fries.
- Large easy-to-pull-out basket.
- Great for fish, beef, and pork roast.
- Great for rotisserie chicken.
- Great for all kinds of vegetables – corn on the cob, squash, and green beans.
- Good for dehydrating fruit.
- Food is just as good tasting as deep-fried food.
- Takes only a small space on a countertop.
- Has optional 4-quart and 10-quart models to fit the needs of larger or smaller families.
Cons
- Plastic smell possible when first using
- Air fryer may take longer to heat than indicated
- Outside of air fryer can get quite warm
Very Simple, Healthy, and Budget-friendly Rating
We’re giving a ranking on the overall experience according to our 3 cornerstone principles:
Very simple: 3 stars
Healthy: 5 stars
Budget-friendly: 4 stars
Overall: 4.5 stars!
Summing up…
The pros definitely outweigh the potential cons. This is a great little rice cooker; it’s great value, dollar for dollar! You shouldn’t go wrong purchasing this model.
Please feel free to share any experiences you have had with this cooker with comments or questions in the area below!
