Instant Pot Vortex Plus XL 8QT ClearCook Air Fryer, Clear Windows, Custom Programming, 8-in-1 Functions that Crisps, Broils, Roasts, Dehydrates, Bakes, Reheats, from the Makers of Instant Pot, Black

Has been great for three years. Used daily or almost daily, no issues so far. The initial smell does go away. Make sure you don't get water into the glass area while cleaning. No problems with food sticking. Great for fries, wings, porkchops, empanadillas, etc. without size issues. The fan is not too loud, and the controls are very easy. I'm buying one for my mother and decided to leave a review. Do remember that it's impossible to have every person happy, hope it works for you.

This is my 4th air fryer and by far the best one I’ve had. It’s easy to program and clean. The preheating function is fast and I love the light and window so I can keep an eye on the food.

I'm blown away by my Instant Pot Vortex 6-Plus air fryer! This thing is a game-changer in the kitchen. The cooking results are consistently amazing - crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfectly cooked every time. The 6-quart capacity is generous, and the intuitive interface makes it easy to navigate and customize cooking settings. Cleaning is a breeze, too. I've made everything from perfect fries to succulent chicken wings, and this air fryer has become my go-to appliance. Highly recommend the Instant Pot Vortex 6-Plus for anyone looking to upgrade their cooking experience!

Update; after 6 months of use, I like it even more. I use it as a toaster oven and it works great. It is noisy but I usually have no other people to annoy when I use it so I don’t care. My dog gets pretty excited whenever I start it up because she usually gets a bite of whatever I’m cooking or toasting. I have found that the pet “cheese tax” also must be paid on many other foods. But seriously, this is a great unit. Easy to clean, not ugly, toasts/bakes/air frys very well.Original review: I bought this after first getting a competing mfg’s multi-purpose grill-air fryer-dehydrator-griddle. That unit was too heavy, you could not clean the inner lid area well or easily, and it was not great as an air fryer. As a grill, the food would slide off the angled grill surface. After reading reviews I decided to get single function devices instead of the “jack of all trades, master of none” unit. I returned the other unit, but Amazon will not let me review it now, saying “unusual review activity” means only confirmed purchasers can review it. I think that is cover for a number of bad reviews it may be getting.It was a smart move. This InstantPot Vortex XL 8-quart air fryer has two smaller 4-Qt baskets that let me cook two different foods that finish cooking at the same time. The windows and light in each basket let me see how brown foods are without opening the baskets. Great function. The baskets and bottom grate platform are nonstick coated metal and should hold up well. No missing or broken parts.The unit has a surprisingly small footprint for being a dual basket model. After reading many air fryer reviews I came to the conclusion that I’d either need two machines, or a dual basket model even though both baskets would be smaller.I paid extra for a model with minimal “metal look” external decoration because in my experience, it is just more to keep clean and adds to the busy look of my kitchen. I plan on keeping it out because I’ve used it almost every day since Ive had it.When the unit is unplugged, it is nearly all black and non-distinct and that’s a plus because I replaced the rarely used toaster oven with this machine and am trying to minimize counter clutter.I do recommending using a microfiber cloth for wiping the large expanse of smooth plastic that shows the touch controls when in use, because I used a paper towel and then a cotton dishtowel to wipe it and I can see some light swirly scratches on the surface.The only working surface that is not easy to clean is the part with the heating coil over each basket. They recommend wiping it as needed if food or grease ever stick, so I will. I assume most residue would burn off as the coils heat to high temps while in use.I did follow the instructions to run both sides once before actually cooking anything. There was a slight odor but it went away quickly.I’ve cooked fish sticks and reheated fried fish fillets from restaurant leftovers and there was some “cooking fish” smell for both at the start but 1. I <was> cooking fish! And 2. It went away pretty quickly. I did not want the model that required replacement filters regularly and I’m happy with my choice.I never had an air fryer with pre-set values so I dont miss that feature. Also, having to let the unit cool down before restarting a new program should not be an issue because 1. I already have two baskets to use at once if needed and 2. When a program is done and I remove a basket to get the food out, that cooking “bay” seems to cool quickly and then shut off completely with the basket out.I can recommend this air fryer without hesitation!

Why didn't I purchase this long time ago. I tell ya, easy to use and nice to have different sides for different items and so do so nice to have the option in different temps and timing of cooking the food. So so so easy to clean as I did that first and dried it and waited 15 minutes and then I heated it up with no food in it just because that's what the book said to do and yes it let off a little bit of smell (totally normal) when I did this and then I began cooking. I did frozen, breaded Calamari on one side and on the other side I did frozen seasoned french fries. NO oil sprayed on it at all. The Calamari came out nice and done and so did the fries. Infact, the fries were nice and crispy on the outside and very soft and moist on the inside. Now, the Calamari I bought stated to deep fry it pan fry and I should had done that bc it would have come out brown but...that's my fault for not cooking as suggested. Although, the air fryer kept us from eating all that grease I would have had made it with. Hence: Healthier way of eating foods by using the Air Fryer. Nicely packed in a box and no damage what so ever! Comes with an Instruction Book and well worth the money! Quick Shipping and I got it on sale which helped my wallet. A++++ to Instant Pot brand!

Cooks food really well. It's incredibly nice to have food separated into two baskets and timed to cook simultaneously. The baskets are very easy to clean thanks to their nonstick surfaces, and even the shelves inside aren't too much trouble as they often are in other models. Usually the silicone and the oddly shaped perforation for air flow makes it hard to effectively scrub the surface without taking a fine tooth comb to it, but this one cleans off reasonably well. It heads up to 400° with only a few minutes of preheating and can hold a lot of food.I knocked off one star because occasionally we will struggle to get it's touch screen to respond without unplugging it and plugging it back in, it can sometimes get stuck. Other than that it is the best air fryer I have ever used.

So I have had this about three weeks now. This is my second air fryer of the same brand. My first I had for 3 years and used it almost daily. I upgraded to a u it with a few more benefits and 1700 watts. This unit does not disappoint. He preheats in half the time and the light and window in the door are a huge benefit. Did I mention this thing is whisper quiet. Highly recommended.I purchased a lesser expensive unit different brand but when I took it out of the box I immediately placed it back in the box. It was just like a tin box and knew immediately it wouldn’t last. When buying an air fryer go with quality. I love the 6 quart size, food tastes great and it is easy to use.