I’m a Shopping Director and My Beloved Air Fryer Is on Major Sale
I have cooked dinner almost exclusively with the Instant Pot Vortex Air Fryer for more than a year. Meals take 30 minutes from prep to table, and the versatile, convenient appliance is easy-to-use — and even easier to clean. It’s a kitchen essential that I’d gladly pay full-price for, but thankfully, you don’t have to. It’s currently on sale for about $115 instead of the usual $140 — and IMO, worth every single penny.
Why Is the Instant Pot Vortex Air Fryer Such a Good Deal?
The Instant Pot Vortex Air Fryer is super easy to use and easier to clean. It packs a ton of versatility in a relatively small appliance, and it’s almost 20% off today.
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A favorite when we tested all of Instant Pot’s air fryers, the 5.7-quart version I have holds a permanent spot on my kitchen counter, fitting underneath my standard-height cabinets and taking up less space than the microwave. Like its Instant Pot cousin, the air fryer comes in a neutral, match-with-anything black and has touchscreen buttons that light up when the appliance is in use — which is nightly, in my house.
The generous capacity is large enough to cook dinner for two, and there are various sizes depending on how many people are in your household. There’s no shortage of air fryer recipes out there, but for me, the simpler, the better. I usually fry two or three pieces of marinated chicken thighs — plus carrots, peppers, and mushrooms — for 20 or 25 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit with no problems. For larger meals or to feed more folks, I’ll use my air fryer in tandem with my oven or stove.
It can also reheat, roast, and bake, so it’s much more versatile than other countertop appliances that only have one job. Poultry, seafood, vegetables, fries, leftover pizza — there’s nothing I haven’t thrown into the air fryer that hasn’t come out crispy, crunchy, and, best of all, without my constant hovering over the stove or in front of the oven.
The convenience, reliability, and versatility of the Instant Pot Vortex Air Fryer far outweighs the (reduced) price. And since Instant Pot’s parent company has filed for bankruptcy, maybe it’s time for me to pick up a second air fryer while it’s on sale … see you at checkout!
Buy: Instant Pot Vortex 5.7 QT Air Fryer Oven Combo, $114.95 (normally $139.99)