🍽️ Elevate your meals with the Instant PotVortex – where convenience meets culinary creativity!
The Instant PotVortex 2QT Mini Air Fryer is a versatile kitchen appliance that combines air frying, baking, roasting, and reheating in one compact design. With EvenCrisp Technology for perfect results, customizable one-touch programs, and a dishwasher-safe basket, it’s ideal for quick meals and easy cleanup. Plus, it includes access to over 100 recipes through the Instant Brands Connect App, making it a must-have for any modern kitchen.
Color | Black |
Is the item dishwasher safe? | Yes |
Material | Plastic |
Has Nonstick Coating | Yes |
Item Weight | 7.3 Pounds |
Item Dimensions D x W x H | 11.26"D x 9.02"W x 11.73"H |
Capacity | 2 Quarts |
Controller Type | Android |
Wattage | 1300 watts |
Control Method | Touch |
Output Wattage | 1300 Watts |
Max Temperature Setting | 400 Degrees Fahrenheit |
Voltage | 110 Volts |
Special Features | Programmable |
L**H
Black Vortex air fryer
This Vortex Air Fryer is a great appliance and the black color looks good. It works well has been easy to use and clean, especially when I use the air fryer paper liners I bought. It is not real noisy and will prompt cook to preheat , add or turn food. I would recommend it but it is quite small and good for a single person or couple.
P**N
Great little fryer, simple to use, food ready in minutes
It has 5 cooking types and preheating time is short. Perfect size for small meals, but it can hold a lot of food if someone stops by to eat. Quick and easy set up and use. The heating cycle is little noisy, but it isn’t overwhelmingly loud or irritating. I haven’t used oil and it delivers crispy results.The compact size allows for easy storage, but it takes up little space on the counter. Overall, a solid item worth getting!
W**E
Cooking for 1-2?
This little cutie is perfect if cooking for 1-2. It is top quality. Nothing cheap or tacky about it even though it is small. The size and basket capacity easily accommodates 4 burgers. 3 large russet potatoes, measuring 6.5 inch by 6.5 inches across the bottom of the basket. I appreciate that the basket is square vs round. It is powerful and evenly thoroughly heats item and crisps perfectly. It is very quiet and the large lit function panel is so easy to see and operate. It is sleek looking and has a small footprint. Very pleased with this purchase.
M**R
Fantastic
This air fryer is fantastic. It is perfect for 2 people and would work well for 4. Food comes out perfect. I use it many times a week for both lunch and dinner. It does fish to perfection and potatoes can be roasted whole or air fried as slices or fires. Texas fries come out perfect. It's easy to clean, though I do wish the heating unit was easier to clean under. A small brush or pad works but takes some effort. The rest is a breeze. I had another, larger air fryer and continually cut my hands when cleaning it. And food comes out better in this fryer than it did in the bigger one. If I ever need a new one I will go back for another one of these.
A**A
Works great!
This air fryer works great - almost too great - we have to cut down most of the cooking instructions by half or more because it heats things up so quickly. It’s great that it’s efficient, but we definitely burned a lot of stuff getting used to it. But now it’s nice to know that we can cook things super fast. The buttons aren’t really all that useful, the different settings all seem the same to me, but it still all cooks super well. Size wise it is probably perfect for our family of two but not many more. Perfect for the summer! It’s much cuter than any other air fryer I’ve ever had.
L**S
Don’t let the word “mini” scare you, this is a very powerful, versatile, efficient little Air Fryer!
The media could not be loaded. My kitchen gets so hot in the evening that running the oven/stove nightly for dinner was too much heat, so started the hunt for a small air fryer. It took over 2 months to decide since I didn’t want to spend $$$ not knowing how much use I would get out of it, and if it would work without blowing a circuit. It arrived on the 13th and has been used every day since. I wanted simple, and simple is what I got. Simple enough that straight out of the box, a first time user may never need to reference the ‘get started’ manual included. It’s a cinch to setup and the control panel is intuitive. The mini has a small footprint that is comparable in size to my 9 cup food processor, but weighs less.The stuff I really like:- It doesn’t take up much space on or under the counter.- Available in a variety of colors. Obviously, I love the arctic white color!- The design is aesthetically pleasing and adds a modern touch to the counter top.- It has a low electrical load capacity at 1300 watts that does not trip a 15 or 20A circuit in an old house. This has been a growing concern of mine with newer electronics.- Versatile? The “presets” are the default temperatures for your cooking options: air fry, roast, bake, and reheat. I pretty much use the air fry setting (changing the time & temp of course) for baked chicken (raw chicken w/ seasonings), vegetables, and pretty much everything else. To date, I have only used the ‘Bake’ function twice; once as a test for a plain chicken breast, and once for a baked potato wrapped in foil with both results consistent with my oven’s!- Food Capacity/Space? The 2 qt capacity has space to create large meal size portions for 1-2 people. The square footage of (6.5”x6.5”) is roomy enough to cook a wide range of foods. I don’t use precooked or frozen meats but market fresh. The “mini” can cook one lg chicken breast (w/without bone), 2-3 medium/small chicken breasts, 2-4 chicken thighs, 2 mahi mahi fillets, 1-2 pork chops, or 5 lamb chops (loin or T-bones) at one time as a single layer. Of course, your sizes/cuts can vary but these are what I have ‘air fried’ to date. You could possibly add more (depending on sizes) but remember to not restrict air flow. You can also cook in batches since cooking time is fast. For foods that can be “stacked” (ie veggies, tater tops, tenders etc) you can add a larger portion filling the basket. You can make garlic toast slices and even complete sandwiches (grilled cheese, meatball, and rubens etc). It’s a game changer when it comes to crisping up frozen processed foods: french fries, onion rings, taquitos, eggrolls etc. This rules!!! You can also fill the tray or liner for fresh veggies al dente, or make teriyaki or sweet & sour etc. Best part of all? I have used zero oil!- Odor control? It’s another way to cook bacon perfectly without the whole house smelling of it and minimal mess (results comparable to baking in the oven). The odor is dramatically reduced, but so is the quantity in the tray so you’ll need to cook in batches.- It has an automatic pre-heat function that takes ~ 2 minutes- Energy efficient? The 2 Qt Mini heats up and cooks significantly faster and more efficiently than larger volume baskets and the oven. The longest cooking time used has been 22 minutes at 390°.- Poor eyesight? The digital screen is easy to read with good white on black contrast- Not tech saavy? The dial control is analog & easy to use to set temp and time- Noise? The fan noise level is not overly loud or distracting.- Not watching the clock? It’ll ‘beep’ when ready for you to add food, turn food, and End- Quick cool down? Once basket is removed from unit, it cools down exceptionally fast.- Cleaning? It’s easier to clean. Both the basket & tray are removable and dishwasher safe, BUT the small size makes it easy to fit most small sinks to hand wash (my preferred method). In the event of stubborn or baked on food, I’d recommend using a soft bristle brush or even an old toothbrush to handle the residue on the grill & around the clips.- General maintenance? To avoid grease build up on your coil you should clean the area at least once monthly if not weekly (especially if you air fry bacon). It’s pretty easy to do and it will extend the life of your unit and it’s efficiency. Make sure it’s unplugged and cooled down. Remove the basket & tray, and turn the unit on its side or upside down. Use a damp sponge to wipe off any baked-on grease accumulated.- Compact & portable? Take it with you to save $$$ on food or to stay on a restricted diet. It’s not limited to your home, apartment, or dorm. You can take it into work for that long or overnight shift (it fits right under your cubicle or in your locker). It carries well on your business trip when trying to save $$$ on restaurants, or when car camping & road trips if you have a power inverter. Visiting family for the holidays? Bring it with.- Accessories? silicone inserts & parchment liners are available for this size model making it even easier to cook things like glazed pork, teriyaki, sweet & sour and other saucy or difficult to clean dishes. Plus it will save you on the wear & tear of the original “finish/coating”.- Price? The price was perfect for my budget! Best of all, I found it on Amazon Second Chance which has become my new best friend!Stuff I’m not too keen about:- The instant-connect app does not work for Samsung Galaxy Note 8 android version 9- Does not contain a splatter shield to protect coil- Cooking with it is addictive!Overall, I am totally happy with my purchase, the size, quality, functions, and price. It’s perfect for adults and seniors, any person that is starting out, cooking for 1-2 people, is stove-less, has limited space, or just wants a small accessory that’s sleek, modern & functional. Durability is unknown at this time, but I’ll update should there be any changes. All in all, I am extremely pleased with my purchase 5-Stars!
A**R
Compact and very useful
I gave my original one to my daughter while I was away to try out the usefulness of an air fryer. She has a big family but put away her toaster oven and decided to keep it. The school aged children (grade 3+) warm up their own snacks, prepare school lunches. I offered her a bigger one but she likes how compact it is. I bought a new one. I love the color, it is very easy to use and it's my number one appliance. Great for veggie burgers, chicken nuggets, fries, makes perfect toast. Chicken breasts come out moist and delicious in 10 minutes. Perfect size for one or two people. It isn't the easiest to clean because if you put it in the dishwasher you might ruin the coating. So I bought a couple of silicon inserts which makes cleanup much easier. For best use, also get an oil sprayer. The new ones in the clear containers work very well.
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