Multi-cookers

Instant Pot Vortex Plus 5.7L Air Fryer review

Instant Pot Vortex Plus 5.7L Air Fryer

CHOICE Expert Rating

74%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • 6 pre-set functions with adjustable temperatures and time.
  • Digital display and illuminated touch buttons at front of unit. Display is bright and clear.
  • Illuminated and written labelling for controls, easy to comprehend.
  • Accurate digital timer selection.
  • Timer will not start to count down until set temperature has been reached. Display shows 'add food' and makes an audible sound once temperature has been reached.
  • Audible sound when timer ends.
  • Display will prompt user to 'turn food' and is printed on digital display.
  • User can find cooking guide and videos online on the Instant Pot website.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Cooling fan is noisy.
  • Control dial used to set temperature, increases in 3°C increments.
  • Some brushed stainless steel on front of unit and requires extra attention when cleaning.
  • Interior walls, floor and ceiling are stainless steel and can discolour over time.
  • Difficult to clean around element and fan.
  • Large square cooking basket may be awkward to clean in a domestic sink.
  • No viewing window.
  • Large unit, may be difficult to store.
  • Fairly basic instruction manual.
  • Unable to add additional cooking time once cooking mode has been set. Need to re-select cooking time and function.

Type

Lid, drawer or shelves
Drawer

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
74%
Performance score
79%
Ease of use score
68%
General ease of use
70%
Ease of using the controls
75%
Ease of cleaning
60%
Crumbed chicken score
90%
Frozen straight-cut chips score
70%
Marinated chicken wings score
80%
Roast pork score
75%

Sustainability

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

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$269.00
Running cost per year
$21.00

Specifications

Measured exterior temperatures – controls/handle/door or lid
24°C / 24°C / 44°C
Temperature range
82 – 205°C
External dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
31 x 38 x 33
Weight (kg)
5.8
Claimed capacity
5.7L
Claimed power (W)
1450 – 1700
Controls/indicators – type and location
Dial control for temperature and cooking times, touch controls, LCD display, indicator lights, front position
Pre-programmed settings
6 pre-set cooking functions: air fry, roast, broil, bake, reheat, dehydrate, plus variable temperature settings
Accessories supplied
Cooking tray
Internal pan/bowl material
Non-stick
Website
instantpot.com.au
Measured usable capacity (L)
5
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
PFAS and PTFE-free claims

Features

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

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