Instant Pot Vortex 2QT Mini Air Fryer,Small Air fryer that Crisps,Reheats, Bakes, Roasts for Quick Easy Meals,Includes over 100 In-App Recipes,is Dishwasher-Safe,from the Makers of Instant Pot, White

The media could not be loaded. My kitchen gets so hot in the evening that running the oven/stove nightly for dinner was too much heat, so started the hunt for a small air fryer. It took over 2 months to decide since I didn’t want to spend $$$ not knowing how much use I would get out of it, and if it would work without blowing a circuit. It arrived on the 13th and has been used every day since. I wanted simple, and simple is what I got. Simple enough that straight out of the box, a first time user may never need to reference the ‘get started’ manual included. It’s a cinch to setup and the control panel is intuitive. The mini has a small footprint that is comparable in size to my 9 cup food processor, but weighs less.The stuff I really like:- It doesn’t take up much space on or under the counter.- Available in a variety of colors. Obviously, I love the arctic white color!- The design is aesthetically pleasing and adds a modern touch to the counter top.- It has a low electrical load capacity at 1300 watts that does not trip a 15 or 20A circuit in an old house. This has been a growing concern of mine with newer electronics.- Versatile? The “presets” are the default temperatures for your cooking options: air fry, roast, bake, and reheat. I pretty much use the air fry setting (changing the time & temp of course) for baked chicken (raw chicken w/ seasonings), vegetables, and pretty much everything else. To date, I have only used the ‘Bake’ function twice; once as a test for a plain chicken breast, and once for a baked potato wrapped in foil with both results consistent with my oven’s!- Food Capacity/Space? The 2 qt capacity has space to create large meal size portions for 1-2 people. The square footage of (6.5”x6.5”) is roomy enough to cook a wide range of foods. I don’t use precooked or frozen meats but market fresh. The “mini” can cook one lg chicken breast (w/without bone), 2-3 medium/small chicken breasts, 2-4 chicken thighs, 2 mahi mahi fillets, 1-2 pork chops, or 5 lamb chops (loin or T-bones) at one time as a single layer. Of course, your sizes/cuts can vary but these are what I have ‘air fried’ to date. You could possibly add more (depending on sizes) but remember to not restrict air flow. You can also cook in batches since cooking time is fast. For foods that can be “stacked” (ie veggies, tater tops, tenders etc) you can add a larger portion filling the basket. You can make garlic toast slices and even complete sandwiches (grilled cheese, meatball, and rubens etc). It’s a game changer when it comes to crisping up frozen processed foods: french fries, onion rings, taquitos, eggrolls etc. This rules!!! You can also fill the tray or liner for fresh veggies al dente, or make teriyaki or sweet & sour etc. Best part of all? I have used zero oil!- Odor control? It’s another way to cook bacon perfectly without the whole house smelling of it and minimal mess (results comparable to baking in the oven). The odor is dramatically reduced, but so is the quantity in the tray so you’ll need to cook in batches.- It has an automatic pre-heat function that takes ~ 2 minutes- Energy efficient? The 2 Qt Mini heats up and cooks significantly faster and more efficiently than larger volume baskets and the oven. The longest cooking time used has been 22 minutes at 390°.- Poor eyesight? The digital screen is easy to read with good white on black contrast- Not tech saavy? The dial control is analog & easy to use to set temp and time- Noise? The fan noise level is not overly loud or distracting.- Not watching the clock? It’ll ‘beep’ when ready for you to add food, turn food, and End- Quick cool down? Once basket is removed from unit, it cools down exceptionally fast.- Cleaning? It’s easier to clean. Both the basket & tray are removable and dishwasher safe, BUT the small size makes it easy to fit most small sinks to hand wash (my preferred method). In the event of stubborn or baked on food, I’d recommend using a soft bristle brush or even an old toothbrush to handle the residue on the grill & around the clips.- General maintenance? To avoid grease build up on your coil you should clean the area at least once monthly if not weekly (especially if you air fry bacon). It’s pretty easy to do and it will extend the life of your unit and it’s efficiency. Make sure it’s unplugged and cooled down. Remove the basket & tray, and turn the unit on its side or upside down. Use a damp sponge to wipe off any baked-on grease accumulated.- Compact & portable? Take it with you to save $$$ on food or to stay on a restricted diet. It’s not limited to your home, apartment, or dorm. You can take it into work for that long or overnight shift (it fits right under your cubicle or in your locker). It carries well on your business trip when trying to save $$$ on restaurants, or when car camping & road trips if you have a power inverter. Visiting family for the holidays? Bring it with.- Accessories? silicone inserts & parchment liners are available for this size model making it even easier to cook things like glazed pork, teriyaki, sweet & sour and other saucy or difficult to clean dishes. Plus it will save you on the wear & tear of the original “finish/coating”.- Price? The price was perfect for my budget! Best of all, I found it on Amazon Second Chance which has become my new best friend!Stuff I’m not too keen about:- The instant-connect app does not work for Samsung Galaxy Note 8 android version 9- Does not contain a splatter shield to protect coil- Cooking with it is addictive!Overall, I am totally happy with my purchase, the size, quality, functions, and price. It’s perfect for adults and seniors, any person that is starting out, cooking for 1-2 people, is stove-less, has limited space, or just wants a small accessory that’s sleek, modern & functional. Durability is unknown at this time, but I’ll update should there be any changes. All in all, I am extremely pleased with my purchase 5-Stars!

We chose The InstantPot Airfryer on the recommendation of Airstream owners in a Facebook group: It is the perfect size for the two of us and fits the space in our RV to a T. The watts (or amps.. whatever) are within the safe level for our electrical system and tho I’m spoiled by my Emeril Lagassee 360 French Door airfryer at home, this one does all we need it to do when we are traveling. Found silicone basket liners (be careful to choose the 6” or search “2-3 quart airfryer”) as well as parchment paper (do NOT get anything larger than 6.5” paper- fire is a real risk!). I also bought the nifty little silicone-covered magnetic weights to keep the parchment paper from getting close to the heating element.. absolutely necessary to keep my paranoia at bay! Our first thing to cook was hot wings (Franks Wing Sauce- IYKYK) and frozen fries- PERFECTION! How did we survive this last 6 years in our Airstream without this airfryer?? Consider the magnets if you use the paper.. it brings great peace of mind. (Fiona the Weener Dog in the pic endorses the fryer, whole-heartedly.. snacks for her!)

I love my Insta Pot so I was happy to see this deal! I purchased it for the RV since it’s normally just me, hubby, and our 5 year old (why I got the mini). Our RV microwave has an air fry feature but it’s just not great and our 5 year old has to have his Dino nuggies! I purchased an open box for an even better deal and tried it out and it’s great! It worked better than the one we have for every day use in the kitchen and I paid twice as much for that one!

An excellent air fryer for one person. I've cooked chicken breasts, burgers and baked potato's so far and am very pleased with the outcome. I use Ailun Air Fryer Paper Liners 6.5inch. They eliminate any mess in the basket. When you set the time and temp the fryer preheats. It's sounds an alarm when it's time to add the food. Place the food in the paper liner and transfer that to the fryer basket - be careful the basket is HOT. Also buy the Air Fryer Cheat Sheet Magnets Cooking Guide Booklet. It's got time and heat setting for every kind of food - even frozen.

Bought the instant vortex mini air fryer in August 2024. It still works fine, no plastic smell. Never exceeded 375F on settings no matter what I cooked or heat up. The only issue is the poor coating inside basket and tray and hard to clean even if you leave it overnight with dish detergent.

This Vortex Air Fryer is a great appliance and the black color looks good. It works well has been easy to use and clean, especially when I use the air fryer paper liners I bought. It is not real noisy and will prompt cook to preheat , add or turn food. I would recommend it but it is quite small and good for a single person or couple.

My first air fryer and I loved it! I cooked the best steaks and potatoes! I eventually stopped using my oven AND stove altogether. Havent used an oven in over 2 years!

This works very well. It surprisingly crisps up food nicely. My first air fryer and it was a good choice. Now a big problem, really lousy documentation! Have to work on instinct which isn’t great.