Multi-cookers

Instant Pot Duo Crisp AF8 Multi Use Pressure Cooker and Air Fryer review

Instant Pot Duo Crisp AF8 Multi Use Pressure Cooker and Air Fryer

CHOICE Expert Rating

81%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent for pressure and slow cooking and for brown rice.
  • Very good result for sous vide performance.
  • Removable cord.
  • 2 silicone sealing rings, multi-level air fry basket, air fry basket base, protective pad and storage cover, multi-purpose rack, grill/dehydrating tray provided.
  • Comprehensive instruction manual with quick start guide. User can access 'how to' videos and recipes at instantpot.com.au.
  • Soft touch controls, with clear written labelling., adjustable temperatures and time.
  • Easy clean non-stick cooking basket.
  • Manual steam release button is separate from the release valve, user only needs to press once to release steam.
  • Fingerprint resistant stainless steel exterior.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Air fryer lid attachment is bulky can be difficult to store when not in use.
  • Can be difficult to clean stainless steel bowl when cooking fatty foods using the air fryer function.
  • Fiddly to clean removable air fryer lid and around element, staining may occur.
  • Extra large bulky unit can be difficult to store.
  • No handles to remove cooking bowl or to hold comfortably.
  • Stainless steel bowl can stain after cooking, may need extra soaking and scrubbing to remove.
  • Food spills can become trapped around edge where lid locks in difficult to clean.
  • Only OK to clean valves and seals can be fiddly to clean.
  • Fiddly to clean pressure cook lid, need to remove, clean and replace rubber seal and steam release mechanism after each use.

Type

Lid, drawer or shelves
Lid

Recommended products

Recommended
Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
81%
Performance score
89%
Ease of use score
70%
General ease of use
70%
Ease of using the controls
75%
Ease of cleaning
65%
Crumbed chicken score
90%
Frozen straight-cut chips score
100%
Marinated chicken wings score
80%
Roast pork score
85%

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
C
Warranty (years)
1
Country of origin
China

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$389.00
Running cost per year
$15.00

Specifications

Measured exterior temperatures – controls/handle/door or lid
30°C / 48°C / 55°C
Temperature range
82 – 204°C
External dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
38 x 38 x 33
Weight (kg)
7.1
Claimed capacity
8L
Claimed power (W)
1500
Controls/indicators – type and location
Soft press button controls, front position
Pre-programmed settings
11 pre-set cooking functions
Accessories supplied
2 silicone sealing rings, multi-level air fry basket, air fry basket base, protective pad and storage cover, multi-purpose rack, grill/dehydrating tray
Internal pan/bowl material
Stainless steel
Website
instantpot.com.au
Measured usable capacity (L)
6
Measured capacity of a cake tin
Not measured
Number of chicken nuggets that fit in the basket
Not measured
Cooking mode/s
Not checked
Size of cooking basket
Not measured
PFAS and PTFE-free claims
Not applicable

Features

Rotating basket
Timer cut-out
Dishwasher safe
Twin basket
Viewing window

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