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The Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid is bulkier than most air fryers and it also requires more cleanup after an air frying session than I'm used to. It also takes about five minutes to preheat, while most other air fryers don't need preheat time at all. That said, once it was ready to cook, this machine air-fried, broiled and roasted with the best of 'em. The design of air fryers has significantly evolved in recent years. While more options are great, a consumer can get lost in the decision-making process. Instant Pot has a great line offering different models of air fryers to meet different needs. INSTANT POT AIR FRYER LID I found the dials and controls simple to use, but I'm not used to air fryers that require preheat time. David Watsky/CNET How it performs as an air fryer WITH 6 AIR FRYER FUNCTIONS, AIR FRY, GRILL, BAKE OR ROAST YOUR WAY TO SPEEDY WEEKDAY MEALS– Preheating in minutes, cook up to 50% faster than a traditional oven and save up to 80% on energy bills*

The Air Fryer Lid turns your existing Instant Pot into an air fryer enabling you to Air Fry, Broil, Bake, Roast, Reheat, & Dehydrate food.This air fryer is great if you have a regular Instant Pot already as the lid comes separately along with an air fryer basket that goes inside the pot. In the replacement lid that I was sent, the small plastic protuberance that snapped off didn't seem particularly shoddy. That said, I'd caution anyone with this model to be gentler than I was in trying to secure and remove the lid. Who should buy the Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid? Instant Pots and air fryers are often similar in size, but there are more compact air fryer designs out there which can help you save surface space. Plus, if you opt for an Instant Pot with the ability to air fry, bear in mind that you will need to store the additional lid as well. Air fryers tend to weigh less than Instant Pots on top of this, making them more maneuverable. The tray came in handy for double-layered cooking, when we cooked some breaded frozen fish filets on the top of the tray with some leftover potatoes warming below.The Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid is a good choice for someone who uses a multicooker often but also wants to air fry on occasion. I stress often because if you tend to use an air fryer far more than an Instant Pot, pressure cooker or multicooker, this model is far bulkier and heavier than most solo air fryers. Some states or provinces do not allow for: (1) the exclusion of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness; (2) limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; and/or (3) the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages; so these limitations may not apply to you. In these states and provinces, you have only the implied warranties that are expressly required to be provided in accordance with applicable law. The limitations of warranties, liability, and remedies apply to the maximum extent permitted by law. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.

RETHINK COOKING METHODS WITH PRESSURE COOKING, SLOW COOKING, STEAMING, SOUS VIDE AND SAUTE FUNCTIONS TOO – pressure cooked meals ready 70% faster than traditional methods, or cook low and slow for tender warming dishes This is an 8-quart Instant Pot + oven + air fryer lid all in one box! Great if you want to upgrade to a newer, bigger model and get the air fryer, roasting, dehydrating (11 in total) functionalities as well as pressure cooking. If you are on the market for a pressure cooker,you can buy the 2-in-1 Instant Pot Duo Crisp Air Fryer & Pressure Cooker here.

How to Use the Air Fryer Lid?

The air fryer attachment also helps save space so you don’t need space for a whole huge air fryer in your kitchen. SPACE TO COOK FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY – 5.7L capacity when pressure cooking means you can cook up to 6, and the multi-tier air fryer basket gives you extra space for air frying The controls are simple and should be familiar to anyone who has an Instant Pot. Start and cancel buttons are obvious, and the programs include air fry, broil, bake, roast, reheat, and dehydrate. Pressing those programs offers a default time and temperature, while plus and minus buttons allow adjustments for some of the programs. The lid also makes sounds that Instant Pot owners will find familiar.

These Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid Recipes have all been specifically tested and made using the Duo Crisp Air Fryer Lid and Air Fryer Lid attachment. That means all of these will cook up perfectly each time you make them. The Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Air Fryer is the best of all possible worlds. With 11-in-1 functionality, it does everything a regular Instant Pot does, but swap out the pressure cooker lid for the air fryer lid, and you’ve got a whole new set of cooking techniques available – all fast, easy and at the touch of a button. To use the Instant Pot with an air fryer lid, simply place the air fryer basket inside the main body and add the food, without overcrowding the basket too much. One to two layers of food are optimal for best browning. You can coat or spray the food in a little oil for better crispiness but this is not essential. Halfway through cooking, the lid beeps and “turn food” appears on the display as a reminder to flip the food or shake the basket for more even cooking. If the lid isn’t lifted, cooking continues after 10 seconds.Both Instant Pots and air fryers can come with advanced features, such as smart connectivity, which lets you control and monitor the progress from your phone. Certain air fryers also have two baskets rather than one, so that you can cook at two different temperatures at the same time, such as the Ninja Foodi Two Basket Air Fryer. Instant Pot vs air fryer: Performance The food is placed inside a heat-proof basket of the air fyer. The lid or the top section has a heating mechanism and a fan. The machine circulates hot air around the food, which produces a convection effect that cooks and browns the exterior of the food without the use of oil.

However, Instant Pots are popular for a reason — the pressure cooking and slow cooking functions are second to none. That means these are great for cooking stews, meats and all kinds of recipes to a professional standard, with moist and even results. However, be warned that we have found that alternative dedicated appliances, such as rice cookers, tend to do a better job than the equivalent setting on an Instant Pot. So while the versatility is indeed a selling point, it’s no guarantee of the performance across each setting. Although Instant Pots are already multi-function appliances, the Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid adds one more: It turns your pressure cooker into an air fryer. We were curious if the lid would work as well as a standalone air fryer, and whether it would be a worthwhile addition to the Instant Pot accessory collection. The Instant Pot® Duo Crisp™ + Air Fryer is fast, versatile, and convenient, with 2 innovative, removable lids to help you to cook and crisp your favorite meals all in one pot. All it takes is cook, switch, crisp! A small and seemingly unimportant plastic bit will render your Instant Pot's pressure cooker lid useless if it snaps off, as mine did. David Watsky/CNET Now the important part — the difference in design and functionality. Instant Pots are designed to offer several functions in one appliance, usually including pressure cook, soup, sauté, slow cook, steam, rice, porridge, yogurt, poultry and more. This makes them incredibly versatile machines which can cook all sorts of recipes with varying methods. This versatility in design is one of the reasons for Instant Pot’s popularity — while it’s bulky, it arguably replaces several appliances.EvenCrisp technology ensures tender, juicy meals with a crisp, golden finish every time using 95% less oil To operate the air fryer lid, it just needs to be placed on top of the Instant Pot and plugged in. The air fryer plug has a shield affixed to it that makes it impossible to plug it into an outlet next to another plug. This offers some protection from overloading a circuit, but it’s still possible if there are other outlets on the same circuit and they’re being used. The lid doesn’t twist on, but simply sits on top of the pressure cooker body. However, it has to fit properly for it to sense that it’s okay to heat up. Because of that, it’s not compatible with all models (more on that below). A handle on top flips up to make it easy to move the lid and flips down when not in use. Anything fried tastes better but is not necessarily healthier. Air fryers have given many households the option to make delicious fried comfort food with less guilt. While the foods are still able to be crispy, they aren’t submerged in a bath of oil. Air fryers use less oil (if any) and rely on the circulation of high heat similar to a convection oven.