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Instant Vortex Pro Air Fryer is an upgrade to the original 10-Quart Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven. It looks identical, and the improvements are pretty much concentrated on the control panel.
The touch interface now features a bigger and more readable text. Plus, there are additional automatic cooking functions—toasting and proofing.
Those upgrades sum up everything new to the Instant Pot Vortex Pro Air Fryer Oven. Though there’s really no significant changes to this new machine, I would still pick it over the old model simply because it’s easier to use.
Award: 6th Best Instant Air Fryer
Diving into the review proper, the Vortex Pro Air Fryer is a 9-in-1 multicooker. It can air fry, broil, roast, bake, reheat, dehydrate, rotisserie, toast, and proof.
The ultimate selling point of the Vortex Pro is the rotisserie function. It gives you the ability to roast your own restaurant-quality chicken at home.
To help you decide if it’s a good choice, let’s take a quick look at its pros and cons.
PROS
- Midrange budget
- Modern aesthetics
- Easy to use touchscreen control panel
- Cooks evenly (EvenCrisp technology)
- Substantial capacity (total of 10-qt)
- Rectangular tray fits more food
- Wide temperature range (90-400ºF)
- 9 core cooking functions: Air fry, broil, roast, bake, reheat, dehydrate, rotisserie, toast, and proof
- Automatic 3 toasting levels
- Rotisserie feature, so there’s no need to flip halfway
- Quick preheating time
- You can remove the door for quick cleanup
- PFOA and BPA Free
- Dishwasher safe parts
- 1-year warranty
CONS
- Requires a significant space
- Non-stick are usually not long lasting
- Several reviews reported some kind of plastic smell
- The oven door could have been better
- When cooking with 2 trays, you have to ensure to swap them halfway
What can you cook in the Instant Vortex Pro?
Here’s the complete list of the Vortex Pro’s cooking functions.
With those nine functions, the recipes you can make are simply endless!
In fact, with this multitude of cooking programs, you can replace many kitchen equipments with the Instant Air Fryer Vortex Pro. Be it your bread proofer, toaster, dehydrator or deep fryer.
It’s also better than a full-sized oven (in some aspects). For one, it’s smaller, resulting in less energy consumption, and more importantly, it’ll preheat swiftly.
Here’s the catch:
For some recipes with special instructions, like baking with a water bath, you’d still need the full-sized oven. Fortunately, the Instant Pot Vortex Pro Air Fryer performs wonderfully for basic baking and other cooking tasks.
Plus, if you think about it:
Using a smaller machine for simple recipes (especially reheating) is more efficient than firing up the oven range.
Now, for the cherry, on top of the icing, on the cake:
The Instant Vortex Pro Air Fryer hallmarks a simply fantastic rotisserie function!
Let’s use grill rotisserie as an example.
When you use a grill rotisserie, there’re more steps such as preparing charcoal, heating it up, etc. Not to mention the clean-up afterward. My point is grilling requires substantial labor.
With the Instant Vortex Pro, you’ll exert less effort compared to a grill rotisserie. Thus, if you want to quickly cook a tastier rotisserie chicken than any grocery store, without a doubt, this is for you.
Is Instant Pot Vortex Pro easy to use?
Compared to basket-drawer type air fryers like Instant Vortex Plus Dual Air Fryer, the Instant Vortex Pro has inferior usability.
You don’t have the ability to shake your ingredients with oven-type airfryers.
But wait, let me tell you something:
The Instant Vortex Pro’s usability is still top-notch in its own class.
Compared to the original Instant Vortex Plus, the buttons are more readable. The Vortex Pro also offers a brighter display which makes it a whole lot easier to operate.
Here’s the kicker:
The Instant Vortex Pro 9 in 1 Air Fryer has smart one-touch programs. In a nutshell, these functions have a predetermined duration and temperature. Thus, you only need to press your desired program and let the machine do the rest.
You see, you have to manually set the duration and temperature with traditional ovens without smart programs. Plus, you may have to search online just to find out the correct one.
Therefore, the Instant Pot Vortex Pro will undoubtedly make cooking less of a chore without these extra steps.
In fact, it’ll also tell you when to flip your ingredients, thanks to its status indicator. Isn’t that great?
Just so you know, you can also edit these programs depending on the recipe you’re following. Better yet, the machine saves your settings, so you can quickly replicate the recipe next time you use the air fryer.
How to clean the Instant Vortex Pro 9-in-1 Air Fryer?
Unfortunately, not all attachments are nonstick, so cleaning can be cumbersome. When there are lots of greases, you should soak the accessories in warm soapy water for hours. By then, washing all the accessories is a piece of cake.
Here’s the good news:
Luckily, most removable accessories are dishwasher safe. Hence, if you ever feel lazy to manually wash the accessories, there’s always an easy way out.
Pro Tip: Always use the drip pan, so you don’t have to clean the insides like crazy. Also, when you wash it by hand, ensure to only use soft non-scratch sponges.
Oh, the door is also removable (but not dishwasher safe). In other words, cleaning the Instant Pot Vortex Pro is indeed more manageable than most air fryer ovens in the market.
See Instant Vortex Pro 9 in 1 Air Fryer in Action
Don’t take my word for it, watch this short demonstration.
The Instant Vortex Pro is a 9-in-1 multicooker that can air fry, broil, roast, bake, reheat, dehydrate, rotisserie, toast, and proof. It features a 10-qt (9.5 L) cooking capacity that can handle 2 lbs of fries, 4 lbs of chicken, or an 8-inch pizza. It’s one of those Air Fryers with a rotisserie function.
What makes Instant Air Fryer Vortex Pro better?
Compared to regular countertop ovens, the Instant Vortex Pro is more countertop-friendly. By that, I mean it’s narrower, albeit taller. Thanks to its sleek design, it will also add a nice touch to your kitchen.
And of course, if you don’t want it to stay on your countertop when not in use, it’s also easy to store.
Here’s more:
I already noted the rotisserie feature, right? Well, one other noteworthy feature is the rotisserie basket!
Simply put, it’s an air fryer basket that can rotate. This means you don’t need to flip your food halfway! This is a significant winning factor if you’re generally busy in the kitchen.
Think about it:
You have to stop what you’re doing just to shake the constituents with other air fryers, right? With the Instant Vortex Pro, you can get rid of that step!
So, what does this mean for you?
Well, the Vortex Pro, without a doubt, should be on your shortlist. That’s especially true if you’re leaning towards oven-type air fryers.
Instant Vortex Pro Accessories
Nonstick Donut/Bagel Pan
Model # 5273749
The Nonstick Donut/Bagel pan is a must-have when making homemade donuts or bagels is your thing.
Nonstick Grill Pan
Model # 5273748
If you want to mimic grilling experience (even a bit), you should consider this Grill Pan.
Nonstick Mini Muffin Pan
Model # 5273752
Since air fryers are technically oven, it won’t be complete without a muffin tray.
Nonstick Perforated Pizza Pan
Model # 5273750
Excellent accessory for an air fryer since it encourages better airflow which then, bakes better pizza.
Nonstick Round Cake Pan
Model # 5271553
If you like baking, it’s only natural to get this Round Cake Pan for, well, cakes!
Stainless Steel Skewer Set
Model # 5271735
For another bonus grilling experience, you can also get this must-have Skewer Set.
*Product Images and Video Courtesy of Instant Brands
Technical Specifications
FAQs
What comes with the Instant Vortex Pro?
The Instant Vortex Pro comes with 2 cooking trays, 1 drip pan, 1 rotisserie basket, 1 rotisserie spit and fork, and 1 rotisserie lift.
