Instant Pot Pro Crisp 11-in-1 Electric Multi Cooker - Pressure Cooker, Air Fryer, Slow Cooker, Steamer, Griller, Dehydrator and Sous Vide Machine -Black Stainless Steel, 1500 W, 7.6L

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Dig deeper into the comparison between the two models to look at the appliances combined, smart programs included, and other relevant stats. Air frying is generally considered a healthier option compared to deep frying because it uses a fraction of the oil. You can use an air fryer to make favorites such as french fries. The display shows a timer which makes it easy to know how far through your recipe is. That includes a bar for pre-heating or pressurizing, a cooking bar, and one for a keep-warm timer. It's not the cheapest option, but it is comparable in price to some Instant Pots that come without air fryer attachments. The cooker is also available in a variety of sizes. Both the Pro Crisp vs Duo Crisp combine 6 to 7 kitchen appliances. These two models take the place of a:

The Pro Crisp has an easy seal lid that automatically seals. It comes with 1 sealing ring, two lids, a trivet, and air frying accessories. Instant Pot Duo Crisp, the first combined version It took us several attempts to figure out the best way to steam broccoli, the instruction manual states that the steam release switch should be set to vent when using the steam program. During our first two attempts, it didn’t get further than the preheat stage before it had completely boiled dry and we had to abandon the test. For my last test, I opted for roasted potatoes. I cut fingerling potatoes in half; drizzled them with a little bit of olive oil, salt and pepper; then placed them into the air-fryer basket. Normally, baby potatoes take somewhere between 20 and 30 minutes to roast in an oven. Here, they took just 10 minutes, and the results were remarkable: The flesh was tender and creamy and the cut side of the spuds was crispy, as was the skin. Admittedly, the potatoes didn’t turn the same golden brown color that they would have if I’d roasted them in the oven, but a few extra minutes in the air fryer would have taken care of that. All in all, the Pro Crisp not only delivered consistently crispy food, but it did so in a fraction of the time compared to traditional cooking methods. A Family-Friendly Pot For Big-Batch Cooking The main feature of this Instant Pot is that you can control it from your phone. You can change the settings and functions through the app, and access a database of over 1500 recipes. This also means that you can set up cooking times remotely, and receive push notifications on your phone when your food is ready.

A multi-cooker and air fryer in one easy-to-use appliance

With the Instant Pot + Air Fryer models, they’re combining an electric pressure cooker and an air fryer. Both of these models have the core features but are not as vast as their other electric pressure cooker-only models. The additional accessories compared to other models are needed for the air frying cooking programs. If you need all the cooking space you can find, the Instant Pot will be your champion here as it has a bigger capacity than the Ninja Foodi. Of course, how much you pay might be the biggest deciding factor of all and if that’s the case, the Instant Pot is the cheaper option.

Overall the Duo Crisp and Pro Crisp are both pressure cookers that come with air frying features and the same smart programs. You’ll notice many people find room for multiple electric pressure cookers in their kitchen because they’re versatile, useful, and simply fun. So if you’re looking for another Instant Pot consider trying a different model so you get the best of both worlds. Instant Pot usually releases a new model or two every year. In 2019 several new models were introduced, including the Duo Crisp. The Pro Crisp followed a year later. Here’s a look at the 3 Instant Pot + Air Fryer models side by side. You’ll notice they all have the same power level of 1500 watts. With the Pro model, the overall weight is up 3.5 lbs from the previous 8 quart model. The “duo” in the name refers to the 2 pressure cooking levels it has. Their original pressure cooker model only had one pressure. The Duo Crisp is available in two sizes: 6 quarts and 8 quarts.

You’ll spend less money on electricity while saving counter space. What’s also nice is in the summer you won’t add extra heat to your kitchen while cooking hot meals. Instant and Ninja offer a large range of multi-cookers and some are more basic than others so we’ll focus again on the Instant Pot Duo Crisp and the Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 Pro Pressure Cooker. We’ve listed the features each has below.

Instant Brands, the makers of the Instant Pot, makes several types of air fryers. You’ll likely be familiar with the basket models. They also make an air fryer oven along with air fryer toaster oven. Depending on your cooking needs you could either buy a standalone air fryer or consider a pressure cooker + air fryer combined option. There are 11 smart programs included in each of the Instant Pot + Air Fryer models with 6 being “wet” cooking methods and 5 being air fryer related. The same set of programs are available in both of these models. These models have fewer “wet” cooking programs than the other Instant Pot models.

All in all, Helen found it 'the most intuitive Instant Pot to-date and it’s fast becoming my new favorite'. The Ninja Foodi Pro Pressure Cooker has a 6.5 quart/6.1-liter capacity, whereas the Instant Pot Duo Crisp has a larger 8-quart/7.6-liter capacity, so you’ll be able to fit more food in the Instant Pot. On both models, the saute function allows you to pre-cook ingredients as needed for a recipe without pulling out a separate plan. And the warm function keeps your food hot after the cooking process is done. The primary Instant Pot sizes are: 3 quart, 6 quart, and 8 quart. In the case of Instant Pot Pro Crisp vs Duo Crisp, they’re available in a limited set of sizes. Spec-wise the Ninja Foodi and the Instant Pot are pretty much level pegging. As both offer 11 functions in one machine, you won’t be missing out on either option.

Our expert tester Helen says 'if you want a top-notch multi-cooker that can do it all, this is the best one you can get from Instant'. That's because this Instant Pot improves on other models by only using a single lid, halving the amount of space you need for storage.The pressure release is the noisiest part of the process coming in at 77dB, which is equivalent to a toilet flushing, and one of the noisier Instant Pots we’ve tested. The lid reached 140 F/ 60 C during cooking, but the sides and handles all stay cool enough to touch.