We pitted Instant’s Vortex Plus against the latest iteration to find out which air fryer deserves a place on your kitchen countertop
Treats such as fries and chicken wings are delicious, but as they’re usually deep-fried in gallons of oil, they’re unsuitable for those looking to keep their calorie consumption down. This is where an air fryer can help. It uses hot air to crisp and evenly brown foods to create much healthier versions of your favorite fried foods. Instant, the brand behind the Instant Pot multi-cooker, is now one of the biggest names in the air fryer market, and its Instant Vortex Plus model previously topped our list of the best air fryers. Now the brand has unveiled a new and improved version, the Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 Air Fryer with ClearCook and OdourEase, which builds on the air fryer with the inclusion of a window in the frying basket, a light in the cooking cavity and a filter to remove smells – and has superseded the standard Vortex Plus at the top of our listings. Unsurprisingly, with more features, it’s more expensive than its predecessor too. With both air fryers still available, will spending $30 / £30 more on the list price of this handy kitchen gadget really make a difference when it comes to creating crisp crunchy fries? We pitted the two Instant Vortex Plus air fryers head-to-head by cooking up both homemade and frozen fries, along with chicken wings to find out, to help you choose the right appliance for your kitchen. Read on to discover how these two air fryers compare – or, if you’ve already decided which of the two you wish to buy, check out the best prices for each right now: Before we get down to the nitty-gritty on just how these air fryers differ when it comes to features and performance, let’s start with price. Instant’s air fryers are some of the more expensive designs on the market right now, as the average air fryer will set you back between $60 / £50 / AU$100 and $100 / £100 / AU$250. The Instant Vortex Plus is the cheaper of two, and will set you back $119.95 / £119.
