Ranked #2 in Best Air Fryers Under $200
Instant Vortex Plus 6-Quart Air Fryer4.4
2 sources$89.99as of Oct 11The Instant Vortex Plus 6-Quart is a stainless-steel, single-basket air fryer with six cooking functions that three outlets scored differently. Real Homes gave it five stars and said it "made some of the best homemade fries I've ever eaten." TechRadar praised crisp, evenly browned fries and wings cooked in under 20 minutes but called it bulky and noted the basket is not dishwasher-safe. TechGearLab measured it within 1.5°F of the set temperature on average and liked the dial controls, but reported a plastic taste on fries and tater tots that did not fade and a pale, dry salmon fillet.
Strengths
- — TechGearLab measured an average of just 1.5°F from the set temperature
- — TechRadar cooked homemade fries and chicken wings to an even brown in under 20 minutes
- — Dial plus touch controls that TechGearLab found easy to navigate on first use, with a shake reminder
Watch-outs
- — TechGearLab reported a distinct plastic flavor on fries and tater tots that persisted after repeated cleaning
- — TechGearLab's salmon came out pale and dry
- — Bulky: TechRadar measured 12.83 x 14.92 x 12.36 inches and says it takes up a fair amount of countertop space
