Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6 Qt 11-in-1 Air Fryer + Pressure Cooker, Steel

I was wary of the air fryer feature, but this did really well. It has two layers, so I was able to cook 2 servings of nuggets and tater tots. Just be aware that you can't really remove the top layer easily to flip the bottom layer. This version has the pressure cook, but also slow cook and even sous vide. It is great for a dorm or small apartment. I just wish it had an all-in-one lid for storage purposes, but I can see how the two different lids are necessary. Like my previous instant pots, the quality of materials and ease of use seem quite good. I would buy again.

This was purchased as an upgrade from the 6qt Duo model. TOTALLY worth it and I've only used a single mode on each lid (Pressure Cook and Air Fry) so far. I didn't use other modes on the 6qt either including the pre-programmed settings. This is pretty much apples to apples comparison. Overall a complete win and would recommend it to others. Benefits: 1. Handles on the inner pot. This keeps the pot from spinning during saute mode and makes it easier and safer to remove the pot when it's full of food. I can do this even after a wrist injury. 2. Flat bottom on the pot. Makes any added oils spread evenly instead of running to the edge and enables #3 below. 3. Pot is stove-top safe. Even more versatility! I tried this today and the handles did get a bit too warm to touch from the gas heat flowing up the sides of the pot, but it enabled me to quickly control the temperature and still pressure cook the results in the same pot. 4. Air Fryer : I've not had an air fryer before and this definitely works well. The AirFry lid is simple to put on and take off, and doesn't require it's own cord. Results have been excellent for the chicken nuggets, fries and frozen battered fish I've tried. All in less time than the standard oven method 5. Replaced a 6qt slow cooker. I'm betting on this one a bit. My slow cooker use in the past years has primarily been to keep chili warm. Most recently, I used the 6qt duo since it travels more safely to the party/pot luck location with the pressure lid locked on. Now the Air Fry lid is stored where the slow cooker resided. And yes, the Duo also could do this, but I'd not done it based on the slow cooker function testing/reviews as not getting hot enough. The Pro test/reviews were better for slow cooking function. 6. It's a 2qt larger capacity while not that much bigger of a footprint. Yes it's bigger, but it's not as much larger than the 6 qt than I thought it may be. The Saute surface is larger by 2 chicken thighs from 4 to 6 (crowded). 7. Pressure lid doesn't build up water spots. The Duo lid has areas on top where the metal is exposed. That started getting calcium deposits around the edge starting after the 2nd washing and air drying. The 8qt pro is completely covered in plastic with a removable door over a cooling area. It's not built up the water deposits after ~20 uses even in there because it's curved. 8. The base lid lip is easier to clean: The area where the lid seals onto the base is wider on the Pro version making it easier to get a cloth and finger in there to clean the splatters from sauteing. 9. The drip catcher is easier to remove. The clear plastic cup under to back ledge that catches fluids from the lip is a drawer on the Pro. This is much easier to remove and insert than the squeeze and clip version on the Duo. 10. Auto Sealing/pressure switch: The lid automatically seals when it's turned so you don't end up wondering why the pressure hasn't built up after you forgot to turn the weight from the vent position. 11. Steam Diffusion and easy venting: The switch to vent is away from the steam so no risk of burns, but also doesn't complicate cleaning. And the the steam diffuser cap (which is called whisper quiet) contains any spitting of starches while is removable for cleaning. 12. The AirFry lid storage tray attaches and also works as a trivet while using it. 13. There are lines on the front of the Pro and pressure lid indicating the starting position for attaching it. No more fumbling to get the lid lined up. 14. Improved cord management: The cord isn't removable. This makes the connection to the base more streamlined allowing it to get closer to a wall. To compensate, there is a slot to hold the wrapped cord when it's not plugged in. It's also not at risk of getting lost. Suggested improvements: 1. The inside surface of the stainless pressure pot isn't as polished as the 6qt duo pot so it's a bit tougher to get fully clean. We use it to make rice and also saute chicken without oil as a step in broth making (then deglaze). Both of these stick to the pot a bit and require scrubbing. The new pot is less polished so it needs a cleanser step nearly every time to get all the bits off even after soaking. The 6qt pot didn't need this and the only thing that we can perceive as different is the pot internal texture. 2. The air fry pot also doesn't get fully clean with hand scrubbing. Seems to always take more than one hand wash cycle. It may be the texture or color or both, but inevitably, the thing still looks greasy after it's dried. We've not put it in the dishwasher which might do better. 3. The bottom ring for the air fry multipot arrived with a tab broke off so it doesn't stay attached to the pot. Customer service has responded in a timely manner (not yet finished the resolution). I mention it because it may be a weakness in the design. 4. The air fry lid and storage tray is always a challenge to line up for joining. If there's an indication like the pressure lid to base, I've not found it. 5. No pot lid accessory available for the 8qt pot which is sad since the pot can be used on the stovetop. This would make the item even more versatile. I never wanted one for the Duo.

This was a replacement for an IP which was damaged. I decided, even though I have another air fryer/toaster oven combo, to upgrade to this because I LOVE hot wings and they always make a huge mess in my other AF. This unit with its air fryer component keeps the mess contained and does a great job of getting the wings nice and crispy with no fat ridges on it and has really upped my wings to another level. It's not big enough to do bacon or a bunch of other things but specifically for those of us who LOVE hot wings, it is my new go to. Easy to clean too which my other AF is not.

What was I thinking, taking so long to get this!!? Our first meal we (me and my husband) prepared in our Instant Pot was a beef pot roast with carrots and potatoes. Prep time was a whole 15 minutes. That was just to get the veggies ready. Then we seared the pot roast in the Instant Pot. Super easy! The searing isn't something everyone does, so that's a good part of the prep time. Then the cook time was 40 minutes. That's it!! Dinner time! I will say, you don't smell the food cooking. That may be a plus or a minus, depending on how you're wired. I have fibromyalgia. Smells of foods cooking are NOT my friend. So not smelling the food until right before eating was a real blessing for me! Now, to the roast. It was so tender, we were able to cut it with a fork, and it was incredibly juicy! The vegetables cooked in the roasts juices, but they still tasted like themselves, and weren't overly mushy. I honestly didn't think it was possible to get a roast and veggies to cook the same amount of time and both come out perfectly, but they did! I've yet to try all the other features. When I've done more with my Instant Pot, I'll do an update here. So far we are just using it for meals, but I feel like it pays for itself so quickly. An hour is a short amount of time to wait for a meal (for us). Being on the go so much, it's gotten to be a bad habit to just pick up fast food. Now, we just throw some good, fresh ingredients in the Instant Pot, and it pretty much just fixes dinner for us, while we unwind. There is a minimal amount that needs to be done, depending on what we're fixing. No matter how you slice it, nothing compares to a home cooked meal, especially one that can cook so quickly an doesn't need to be watched over. Both my husband and myself are wondering why he didn't get this sooner!! So far we've got no negatives at all. It does what's it's supposed to, exactly like it's supposed to.

I decided to cheap out and bought one of these from the Amazon Warehouse. There are pros and cons to this which I will discuss at the bottom of this review. This is a great piece of cookware, that is capable of many cooking techniques. I am happy with my purchase and would buy it again. It is relatively easy to program but you have to remember to press the Start button. (Something I forgot to do a few times.) Saute - seems a little slow to get up to full temperature compared to stove top cooking, but it get there. The indicator is helpful to give you some idea of the current temp. Pressure - works well. Lid is easy to place. One feature that seems small, but I REALLY love is the little "lid" on the top that you can remove to open a spot to place ice. This feature is wonderful as it allows you to quickly cool the pressure cooker and eliminate the need to do a pressure release and blow steam all over your kitchen. In practice, I have found that a handful if ice will drop the pressure in under 3 minutes. Air Fry - this is a really nice feature to "finish" roasts. Pretty much a must have feature. It falls a little short in browning french fries, as you have to open the lid and shake the air fry basket to ensure even cooking. However, this is also true of most air fryers unless they have a tumble basket. Sous Vide - tried this several times with excellent results. The temperature control is not as exact as you could expect with a circulating type of Sous Vide appliance, but it gets the job done. You may have to experiment a bit to get the ideal temperature setting. Other settings? - haven't tried them yet, so no comment. Caution when Buying from Amazon Warehouse (AzW): I had to return the first unit that I bought as the front control panel was dented. It seems that the AzW workers will repackage these units in a box lined with plastic bags filled with spray foam. In theory this should provide excellent protection from dings and dents, however this Instant Pot is sensitive to crushing forces. The outer shell is essentially a thin metal band. My first unit was packed on its side. Something must have been placed on that box in shipping which crushed the faceplate. The replacement unit I ordered was boxed upright. It arrived with the outer metal band pressed down into the base by a quarter inch or so. I was able to gently pry it back into position and the unit has worked perfectly since. In any event these warehouse purchases do not have the same warranty, so factor that into your purchase decision. I was able to save about $70. Not sure if it was worth it.

Had to replace my all in One Ninja Pressure and Air Fryer combo unit. Like the simplicity of both Pressure and Air Fry Lids. Internal size holds 1/2 chicken and Rack of RIbs with ease. Used Pressure cooker and great sealing and quiet. Only issue is quick release is metal so need something to push it down., use wooden spoon. Appearance is nice in its metallic modern look

I love my old instant pot, so when I was looking for a new one and saw that the version with the air fryer lid I was sold (after reading some reviews to make sure it wasn't terrible lol). I've been wanting an air fryer but couldn't justify another appliance when I wasn't sure I would use it that often. I like the display, although I miss being able to hit the pressure cook button (or whatever setting you're using) to switch between three saved cook times and adjust from there, since pressure cooking times vary wildly. I do find adjusting the settings to be easier to figure out and more intuitive than the old "duo" version that I had, although setting the time from 5 minutes to 90 minutes by spinning the little dial is annoying. The air fryer works fine- I can't compare it to a stand-alone model since I've never used one, but I made asparagus on the bottom rack and halibut on the top rack made with an egg wash, then a seasoned flour and Parmesan coating and both came out great. Nice and crispy compared to what I would have gotten in the oven. I can also see myself using the sous vide option occasionally. I sous vide very infrequently by heating water to temp, then putting the pan in the oven on the lowest temp and monitoring the digital thermometer I use. Without a circulator, I expect the sous vide function is probably about the same level of effectiveness and accuracy, but easier. Maybe I'll do it more often now. If nothing else, I can use it to pasteurize eggs more easily for Caesar dressing and tiramisu. I can also see myself using the broil option occasionally. The instant pot is a pain to dig out since I keep it in the cupboard above my fridge, but if I already have it out it's probably quicker than the oven. I used to have a dehydrator and got rid of it because I have a smoker now, which is 100X better for jerky. But fresh herbs? Maybe! I usually freeze fresh herbs, but I've thought about making my own seasoning mixes with an old pepper mill I have laying around. ALSO, I have borosilicate dishes that I often use to make small loaves of banana bread. They will fit perfectly in the inner pot, so I'm going to see how the bake option works. It even came with a recipe for banana bread that made me think of it. I hate heating the full sized oven for 45+ minutes for one half sized loaf of banana bread! The air fryer lid is really a game changer. I'm excited to have a little mini convection oven with just a slightly larger footprint than before (having to store the lid). I considered getting the one with "the ultimate lid" that does everything, but the 8qt version is a must have for me, and it seems like it's just adding more things that can fail and making it more difficult to repair the lid and more expensive to replace if necessary.

The product is easy to use and supports hands-off food preparation, so users do not need to monitor it while cooking.

Amazing kitchen appliance. Takes up quite a bit of space but I use it so much it just has a home on the counter.

Me encantó! Súper práctica, fácil de usar.

A panela é simplesmente maravilhosa.

La mejor inversión que puedes hacer. Me encanta hace de todo y súper rápido 💜

Well, I don’t have much to say. I was scared because people were sharing burned cable, in other cases the product were arriving damaged. I realized that you have to take the risk, otherwise you will based your purchases by other people experience. With that been said.. Here everything arrived in perfect shape. Product works as it should be. Easy to use, rice cooks really fast (7 minutes in high pressure is the way I like it lol). I made this toast in the picture with egg and bacon on air fryer lid, awesome. The compartment for air fry is smaller than I thought but it works fine for us. And for the budget that we had, I think it was a good purchase. I don’t have nothing to complain about the pressure lid mode, everything turns on delicious food, for those who like cooked beans in Brazilian style it’s a must have. I’m very satisfied!