Instant Pot Air Fryer vs. Air Fryer Lid - Duo Crisp or Crisp Lid HONEST THOUGHTS
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Hey guys! I'm Lisa Childs, welcome back! In this new video, I'll be sharing with you my honest thoughts on the Instant Pot Air Fryer vs a Pressure Cooker Air Fryer Lid. My lid is the Mealthy Crisp Lid but this video applies to the concept with any brand of air fryer lid such as the Instant Pot Duo Crisp, Mealthy Crisp Lid, Crock Pot Express Crisp, PowerXL Grill Air Fryer Combo, or Ninja Foodi 9-in-1 Pressure Cooker and Air Fryer.
A pressure cooker air fryer combo can be a good alternative to having two full appliances, but I'll tell you why I prefer one over the other and when you should buy an air fryer over an air fryer lid or vice versa. Air fryer lids are separate appliances that sit on top of your Instant Pot or pressure cooker and turns the Instant Pot into an air fryer.
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You made the instant pot air fryer sound like the Cornballer from Arrested Development.
My duo crisp InstantPot came with the air fryer. I'm older and the air fryer weighs a LOT! It cooked everything beautifully but I bought a Dash air fryer for about $75 that is what I use all the time for air frying. I still do my pork ribs in the instant pot with that air fryer because it can handle the volume of meat so it can all be cooked at the same time. I would skip the one that comes with the InstantPot and get the Dash to handle the air frying.
I just got the 11-1 Instant Pot Last Week I just decided to grab the big Instant Pot :) I look forward to cooking soon some amazing food. Thanks for your time and help in these videos
UPDATE: I Just got through about a week of back and forth with InstantPot Customer service trying to decide if I had a defective steam valve on my pot. They were awesome and ended up saying they'd send me a new pot. Their customer service was just wonderful! I had also purchased the extended insurance for it from Amazon Asurion and they ended up refunding my money so I could buy the next level up due to InstantPot being out of stock on my model they replaced with a brand new upgraded Pro model!!! It was worth more so I had to bump up the insurance. Worth every penny. I first contacted InstantPot Customer service that resolved everything, that way I didn't have any claim on the Asurion policy. Always go through the Manufacturer first to see if they'll resolve it. Wonderful results, great company.
Why didnât you use parchment paper if you didnât want to clean it?
We got the Duo Crisp for Christmas and love it. I like being able to pressure cook something (ie a whole chicken) to lock in the juices, and then just pop the fryer lid on and get it crispy. We have a stand alone air fryer oven that we can't do that with. That's why I prefer the IP Duo Crisp.
Hello pretty đ how are you doing today..
Thanks Iâm sitting here trying to decide if I should get that model
Exactly what I do. Itâs a no brainer to have that air fryer lid.
Indeed well said
I have the duo crisp and love, love, love it!!!! 10/10 would buy again
I havenât found the cleaning to be an issue with the lid. I do see the benefits of the stand-alone, but didnât want another huge appliance on my counters. This lid works great for us since I use my IP a lot. Also, when camping, we can simply take the IP and the additional lid and have everything we need.
Camping! Great useage! Thanks for sharing :)
I also have a problem with space so my instant pot duo crisp is amazing august of last year was my birthday my husband got it for me as a birthday present I use the Sous vide function for making homemade yogurt in mason jars it is simply amazing
Only reason I got the combo lid was for same reason. No space more another big appliance
@@AmiAki i have the instant pot duo crisp i had it for nearly a year i got it from my husband for my birthday of August last year it does everything nearly in one single appliance i made a roasted whole cauliflower last night and this does a way better job then a typical oven i am going to post the recipe on my blog today
@@Lisa.Childs i am going to dm you my recipe for my roasted whole cauliflower in Instagram when i post the recipe
I just got the IP Duo Crisp and Air Fryer and love it! I am not getting rid of my Mealthy lid, though, because it is a really perfect addition to the IP, in particular for making lasagna etc., when you cook something in the IP and give it a little broil with cheese on top at the end. With two IPs, both with a Mealthy lid and the IP Duo Crisp, I have so many options now without having to stop and clean in between cooking. I can make lasagna in one and air fry some spring rolls as an appetizer at the same time. Also: you do not need to use the IP for the Mealthy lid! You can fit it on any right sized stainless steel pot as wellâŠ.
My issue with the stand alone IP air fryer is that it has a (toxic) nonstick coating on all of the parts that touch food. The reason why I love my Instant Pot is that it is non toxic- its internal parts are stainless steel. The day IP makes a stand alone air fryer with a stainless steel inside, I will buy one. Until then, I will continue to use my Mealthy lid.
Same for me, waiting to find a good ceramic air fryer coating or stainless steel :) I was looking into instant pot for the pressure cooker to make bones broth and use air fryer too, but now I don't know what to do, buy a pressure cooker and buy an air fryer lol
Oh my gosh thank you for saying this. Why is everyone still pretending that nonstick is ok?
@@saraellsworth8599 Maybe because a huge amount of people are using nonstick products and they don't fall dead on the streets? Just maybe?
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I use them both. Very much versatility in my kitchen! For instance: Instant cook my baby back ribs then grill them with the fryer lid. In the meantime the french fries are getting ready in the air fryer. Some side salades and voila!
The Instant Pot air fryer container holds 2 to 3 times as much as the others. Had both!
The Mealthy cycles the heat on and off to maintain temperature. The IP basket is easy to clean. I wipe it out after every use. Wipe the liner pot every 3 to 4 times. I line the IP bottom with aluminum foil to catch the grease and the crumbles!
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The Ninja BT770 with the optional Food Prep (VSK700), a Ninja Air Fryer Max XL and the 6Qt Instant Pot Ultra makes our cooking easy peasy for the 5 of us. We recently added an Instant Pot Air Fryer lid (amazon has them new open box for $35 right now) just to have since we are using the air fryer a lot and sometimes have two different things we want to heat up. We only use our oven for 'pizza nights', but the air fryer does great reheating the pizza the next day for an easy Saturday lunch and it's nice and crispy with melty cheese.
Our favorite gifts to give are the Air Fryer or Instant Pot to friends and family. We are sending an 8 QT Instant Pot Pro to a large family in Colombia to help them make meal times easier.
Love these videos this weekend.
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You need to try the duo crisp, the main advantage is that you can use it as soon as you finish pressure cooking. It also has a better basket. I wouldnât use that air fryer lid you showed in the video, but the duo crisp is magical!
No need to whine about cleaning the stainless steel pot. It's dead simple to clean, and can be used with parchment. I clean it by adding water, a drop of dishwash liquid, hitting steam for a minute, and everything just wipes clean. Swirl and dump in the sink.
I never, never put my pressure cooker away. I use it every day and got the lid for browning and crisping immediately in the pot. Love it. Would never bother with yet another appliance.
The lid comes with a silicone trivet to rest it on, so no burning.
Just purchased my new Instant Vortex Plus, & my husband cooked chicken thighs & legs. The chicken was great, & what I loved was that it made drippings & fond. I very rarely make gravy, but I decided to make gravy with the leavings - & it was great as well. My husband is the main chef in our home, but I'm also looking forward to using it.
I had the Insta-pot already so I got the Insta-pot fryer lid to safe space. For me itâs great! I generally only cook for 2 and we are full time in an RV so space is an issue. Clean up really isnât that big of a deal, I would have to clean the stand alone after every use and either way all appliances are stored in the pantry so would have to be gotten out.
Hello pretty Annette đ how are you doing today..
I have that exact same air fryer lid and I can tell you, you do not have to use an instant pot with it. it will work with any oven rated Dutch oven or pot. Just leave it sitting on top of your stove as it will get absolutely incredibly hot you need to be very careful of. But so much easier to use and not worrying about where to put the hot lid as it's all done on your stove top you don't need to buy that big cumbersome air fryer.
I see your reason for a stand alone air fryer verses an air fry lid. I was tickled to give my air fryer to my daughter and son n' law to use my new air fry lid on the one pot. I do usually only cook for 2, my husband and myself. The air fry lid has a fan circulating air in the one pot, cooking all around food. I used one pot in motorhome to cook casserole then used air fry lid to melt cheese and crisp up the top. I don't have room for additional appliances so the lid works great. I've used a nuwave for years, air circulation cooks the food evenly which I like with an air fry lid. Sending warm wishes. I love you all in Christ. Hugs.
The actual instant pot air fryer lid actually addresses most of your complaints about your lid. Yes it would be nice to see inside but having a lid that comes on and off easily, a timer that continues to cook without restarting, and a proper basket setup is better with the instant pot version. I would not recommend your air fryer lid after seeing it in use. Great vids keep them up.
I love my Mealthy airfryer lid. I have a pressure cooker that is not a instant pot so I use that to put the the airfryer lid on. Cleaning up the instant pot before you use the fryer lid is no different than having to clean more than one pan at a time. I only have to cook for one person so I don't need a bigger air fryer.
Just watched your video after unboxing my Duo Crisp. I don't think you are taking into account the recipes that can begin with some pressure cooking and then ending with the air fryer lid. Also the Duo Pot air fryer set up is much better than the version you have. I'd suggest some more trials with the full product and recipes for the combo.
It looks like you have the old version of the Crisplid. The newer one comes with a deeper basket. Also, you don't have to use the tall trivet with the lid. Use the standard IP one if you want more distance from the heating element. If you lift the lid and give the food a quick flip or a toss, then the time doesn't reset. Just hit start and it continues where it left off. I also don't think there's a big difference in cleaning. Personally, I'd never let my air fryer sit unwashed after use, so I have to clean the whole basket every time. As someone with a small kitchen, the Instant Pot stays on the counter (it can do so many things) and the air fryer gets stored away until it's needed.
Yup, my observations as well. Some unnecessary drama added in regards to operating the Mealthy. If you place your Mealthy next to your stove, you wonât have to frantically search for a place to put it. Complaining about cleaning the Instant Pot liner but choosing to not clean the other unit? The presentation reminded me of an exaggerated late night infomercial.
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Thank you. I got both the instant pot lid and the instant vortex air fryer for Christmas. We are a family of 5 ( 2 adults, 2 preschoolers and a infant). After watching your video I unboxed the stand alone.
Great comparison. I bought the Instant Pot Duo Pro Air fryer, and your recipes and advice have been invaluable. Everything you said in this video is right on the money! I love my duo pro and love the air fryer lid, but may pick up an air fryer stand alone on the merits of this video (which just cemented what I already thought) Love the air fryer lid - but the stand alone seems more robust....definitely the instant pot is a must! LOVE THAT THING! THANKS TRIED TESTED AND TRUE! You live up to your name!
I bought a Mealthy Crisp Lid for just one reason: It uses 1000 watts while all the stand alone Air Fryers and IP LId use 1500 watts. When I move I'll replace it with a 1500 watt stand alone model. The Vortex looks wonderful. The square shape of the basket will provide a lot more cooking surface area than the round and oval ones and your review was real great and thorough.Besides that the shape and stainless steel front looks really attractive if I choose to leave it on the counter Thank you Lisa
I have the duo crisp and I find it perfectly adequate and easy to clean after using it to "fry" - maybe adding the air fryer lid from another brand is not the best way to judge how good it works? Because to be fair this isn't actually the instant pot duo crisp model, right? Love your videos though :-)
OMG I just found your channel today and you have helped me so much with just two videos.
I was so happy to hear you say that the 6 quart Insta pot is sufficient. You have a few more people to feed with yours, but I always like to make a little more so that I can freeze it. I cook mostly for myself. I also wanted to get the air fryer and didnât know which one to get. I have been waiting over a month to buy my instant pot save enough to get the one with the air fryer lid and that was a quart. I didnât know if I should get the inlet independently or on it or if it was even any good. Today you have save me so much money and I can take my ChristmasGift cards and get lots more than I thought I could with it. This week Iâm headed to target to get my 6 quart instant pot. And if I have enough left over I will get an air fryer. Thank you thank you thank you! You definitely have a new devoted followers to your channel!
For those who luckily came to the comments before watching the video...she didn't say their were any differences in the cooking quality of the lid vs the stand alone.
I have limited space in my kitchen and I only have space for a multi-cooker or air fryer. I went with the IP duo crisp 8 quarts so that thereâs a larger surface area for air frying. If I need to pressure cooker a smaller quantity I would use the pot in a pot method. If youâve got space on your kitchen, I agree that a standalone air fryer would be a superior option. But Iâm very happy with the air frying lid that comes with the duo crisp. It performs well and its space saving.
does it crisp well ?
I want one! She put one egg roll in then took two out!
You should see what it does with loaves and fishes.đ€Ł
@@timdowney6721 Now that was funny. I love you all in Christ. Hugs
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Thank you so much!! I've been going back & forth on which one I wanted to save for but now I'm convinced that I want the stand alone air fryer. It's big enough for my size family & will enable me to remove the deep dryer & toaster oven from the counter. I appreciate the side by side comparison.
I have an instant pot duo crisp,
6 qt Walmart model and the instant pot vortex 6qt stand alone air fryer. I reach for the standalone a lot more than the air fryer lid.
The generic air fryer lid set works on any regular pot as well as long as the lid fits. I love it because I can do chicken wings with in it a regular pot and have my instant pot on for beans at the same time.
Do you mean the air fryer lid by the instant brand ? đź it sounds great
I think you did a very good job at explaining how the crisp lid isn't the greatest if you really want an air fryer. I bought one and it comes in handy for those instant pot recipes that require you to just "pop it in the oven and broil it for 5 minutes" at the end.
I have the air fryer lid. I'm an over the road truck driver. I cook on the truck and have limited space. It works really well for me and my husband.
A little warning came up on the screen that the Duo Crisp doesn't have a yogurt function, but it actually does... just is way more customizable now and called "sous vide". You set the sous vide to 110 degrees and that's what the Yogurt button does
Good to know!!! "Yogurt" function is also great for fermenting batters like idli
Hadnât thought of that workaround!
@@joboice365 Idli batter works better at like 90° sous vide I noticed... better than yogurt button!
Thanks for the information how long do you set it to make yogurt?
Actually the air fryer heats from the top also. And you yourself said how hot the IP is after cooking. That stainless pot is insulated on the bottom. Really better all around being metal, NOT plastic.
I have a regular IP and honestly I think all I need is a way to broil. I live in a camper w/little electricity and even less free space, so compact and dual purpose is exactly what I need here. Thank u for this video!!
I went with a duo crisp, 6qt on sale for $100 at Walmart because everybody I talked to said that they wanted to finish their meats etc, they pressure cooked by broiler or BBQ. I just slap the duo crisp lid on and it's done. Also Instant pot duo crisp lid comes with a trivet to put the lid on.
Also I just have no room for a second massive plug in machine on my counter. Instant pot is big enough appliance to add, but it replaces rice cooker and crock pot (in theory).
I wonder if you would have gotten different results if you'd used the Instant Pot Duo Crisp lid instead of the one in the video, Lisa. Have you tried it? I'm tossing up whether to get the Duo or the standalone AirFryer. Based on your video, I'd go for the standalone air fryer, but I really wonder if there would have been a better outcome using the Duo lid.
I would agree, that if you have the space and the budget the stand alone would work. I also agree that for the amount of people stand alone works well. But for me being in a condo the lid has worked for me though the downside the instant pot air fryer lid basket is a poor design. I have found using a steamer basket helps as well.
Youâve changed my mind! I may look for an air fryer thatâs a little smaller the the giant one you have đ, but Iâm definitely feeling the stand alone!
Very enjoyable video. I had a stand alone air fryer, I prefer my Instant Pot air fryer lid. One less appliance I don't have to find a place for storage. It performs just as well. I always enjoy your videos. They are very informative. Had I seen this video before I purchased my lid I might have tried something different!
why do I do this to myself, watch videos about food after midnight, now I am hungry. My exercise bike is laughing at me.
đ€Ł Iâm picturing the exercise bike laughing and itâs cracking me up lol
@@Jess_Bishop I am still guilty of watching those videos and now my bike has a permanent smirk
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The duo crisp works better than the after market fryer lid. I have a space issue and don't fry often. Love your videos and recipes. Thanks for the videos
Hi thank you for you showing us the compresence but what if you were to drop the height in the shelve of the air fryer hot pot that would help with the closeness to the heat and if you put a paper catch under your stand that would catch the oil and easier to clean your pot
Our heating element in our oven died just prior to thanksgiving 2021. It took six months to get a new one. The insta pot was a life saver. Better than that, my husband loves using it.
Well it seems you are down grading the instant pot
Washing is not a hassle at all, and if instant pot browns more then its best than the stand alone air fryer, the stand alone air fryer basket is more hassle and a big job to clean what I feel as it has different basket
And in my opinion instant pot company makes excellent products and moreover its 11 in 1 pressure cooker with air fryer lid, it has many other excellent options to consider like sous vide and much more
Where as stand alone air fryer doesnât.
I still have no idea why you made such review of down grading instant pot and brought several self made problems with that..like cleaning, pot sizes, airfrying size etc
Thanks Lisa, GREAT Job showing the difference/advantages of the IP Vortex fryer. Luv my IP Duo alone but I definitely would appreciate the Vortex stand alone fryer over the IP brand fryer Iâve been using..Even though itâs usually just me here via w/ occasional friends over..itâs bigger capacity. Iâm seeing more convenience w/ much easier cleaning than the lid & small basket surface Iâve been dealing with. So Youâve helped me decide to make the switch.. Thanks Again, You Rock â€Happy Thanksgiving to You & your Family
Nice review. We travel by motorhome for a large portion of the year. As we have a lack of counter space and storage space as much as I like the stand alone air fryer idea the lid for our Insta-Pot takes less space.
Thank you for your videos. My husband bought me an instant pot duo crisp as part of my Christmas present. Today we have made tamales with leftover turkey. I used the sauté and pressure cook function and a 2 day job took 1/2 a day. I am now pressure canning tamale sauce in it.
Thank you for this vid, because it helped me evaluate which type is likely safer for a person with mobility impairment.
Lisa - you've won me over with your enthusiasm and frank and honest thoughts in your videos. Well done, it's like having a cuppa and a chat with a mate about cooking stuff. I'll be ordering an Instant Pot this week based on your opinions and I look forward to ordering your cookbook too! Best wishes from across the pond in Sydney. (p.s. you killed me with your thoughts on shampoo and conditioner "can we just agree on that???" ;) ) #keepitup #lookforwardtoyourothervideos :). - scott
Super helpful. I was sure I wanted the combo before I watched.
The Air fryer Lids seem awfully cumbersome. The Duo Crisp lid is just so easy to grab and set on the top and it sets off to the side on its cool little launching pad. Having to plug in another cord would be a deal-breaker for me. I have a small kitchen and the duo crisp takes up less real estate than any other combo. Love your videos!
I have not touched my stand-alone airfryer since I got the IP Duo Crisp and I use the airfryer feature daily. The comparison is misleading as the Duo Crisp has more to offer than the "lids" offered, i.e. I am dehydrating chilies right now and the IP basket is more convenient than the trivet/basket contraption you showed. I airfried a 2.6 kg chicken in the Duo Crisp, I don't think it would have fit height-wise in the Vortex. The liner of the Duo Crisp is not getting hot at the top when using the proper IP lid and I can airfry on two levels. Just my opinion.
I have a Duo Crisp as well but I've not used the Air Fryer lid yet because I don't know how long to cook stuff and what temp I'm supposed to use. Do I just follow the same directions I would for baking?
@@KzooBeerGirl No, do not use the same times. I have an airfryer booklet with times and temperatures that came with the stand-alone airfryer but most times I follow the instructions in the numerous airfryer recipes Facebook groups. Even CZcams has tons of examples. Each airfryer is different, I just try things out. If it is not coked the way I want it, I adjust the times/temperatures.
@@bettinadietrich9304 Thank you! I need to look into it because I paid extra for the airfryer lid and it's just sitting there gathering dust.
@bettinadietrich9304 do you have 6qt or 8qt?
So if you dont have the room to store both an air fryer and an instant pot, the instant pot air fryer lid is a good alternative.
Incredibly helpful. Love how you compared to the instant pot brand lid. Great video.
That 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner comment sold it for me! It is NEVER the same!
I've looked at these lids once or twice when I was cooking something in my IP that would have been great with a crispy crust, but at the price, and for the number of times I would use it, it's easier to cook in my IP, decant the food into a high pie dish or whatever and put it in my IP air fryer (mine is the one with the 'window' in the front). Thanks for this comparison though, I really appreciate it.
I started with the air fryer lid and would still be using it, but it died. I figured I would replace it with the IP Vortex Pro and like it much better.
Love your videos, professional and informative..keep them coming!
Hey I really love your channel. I hope you also include some tips and tricks on using an air fryer. Recipes as well!
Hank you for helping me making a decision e tween a Air Fryer Lid, and the stand-along Air Fryer
Got the dual crisp love it, but yes, while the lid has been fantastic, but I've reached the point where I would want a stand alone air fryer. A major example for me is cooking a rack of ribs in the instant pot and wanting to finish/crisp them up and carnalize the BBQ sauce I need to wash out the instant pot before I can use the air fryer. The duo Crisp is perfect for college students and people on a budget, the air fryer works well with the instant pot.
The Instant Pot pressure cooker is stainless and doesn't release that awful chemical smell that the plastic does. That alone is worth the extra step to me. These companies need to address this issue and make an all-stainless interior and basket stand-alone air fryer with no plastic. After all, the whole idea of air fryers initially was healthier eating.
l really do enjoy your videos they are informative and respectful of the product you are comparing and i like that you say (in-your-opinion) that leaves me with a choice to make myself as to what would suet me in my kitchen. Thank You
I have been using the NuWave cooker for about 18 years. It is also an air fryer. My new one has a grill plate. âNuWave Primoâ
6 egg roll 370-12min insta vortex plus anything more is too crispy or lightly burnt. I also use a small 8" or 9" round cake pan to cook stuff in! NO MESS! but my upgraded vortex plus i can use same or disposable aluminum cake pans (3-$1.00)
Thanks for the comparison, have been debating on getting the IP air fry lid. One question is do you HAVE to use the inner container that comes with the IP Air Fryer lid? It seems that you should be able to use a trivet or screen on bottom of the original liner, and you would gain more space. I have a NuWave Air Fryer, and the few times I've used it there was a strong plastic smell coming from it that didn't go away even after trying it 3 or 4 times. So it sits gathering dust. Also, tried doing tater tots in it, and after shaking/stirring halfway through, ended up with basically hash browns. :(
One other question, do you HAVE to keep everything in a single layer? I thought the point of a 6 quart air fryer was you can (mostly) fill the basket. With 4 people in the house, I don't have all night to do batches. (For small amounts, I do have an air fry option on my toaster oven that works fine, so if only a small batch is needed, that works as well.)
bought the mealthy lid last year. it is for roasting but thatâs about it. thatâs why i sold it and bought an air fryer. was life changing. love my instant pot and air fryer
I havenât tried mine out yet, the air fryer lid, but I eventually will. I would have never got it at full price, because noâŠI did get the IP one for $42 on Cyber Monday. Happy to add it to the collection. I donât use my IP as much as I would like, and maybe thatâs because it did not come with a recipe book of any sort. That might have helped. I got the IP and the Lid at deeply discounted prices, so they werenât a complete waste. At least the lid will give me some idea of whether I might want to invest in an actual air fryer in the future and at the same time make my IP more useful for now. Thank you for the video, itâs always useful to get others opinions. Happy New Year đ
I have the Duo crisp and a stand alone air fryer (Emeril 360). If I have to defrost chicken or beef and then cook, my Instant Pot wins hands down. But my 360 has the baskets and rotisserie mount, which works well for chickens larger than the Instant Pot can hold, kebabs and ribs. I'm not even sure why I have a stove anymore LOL!
I don't need an air fryer since I use my skillets to fry in and have my Instant Pot (3 Qt.) to do most of my cooking in and a counter top roaster to cook turkeys, ducks, and other meats in. They all do a great job and what I love and use other than my oven.
No disrespect, An air fryer will change your life, I recently bought and instant pot and air fryer for my 70 year old parents now they use it everyday. Re think it the technology is so convenient.
Trust me you will LOVE the air fryer. Mine stays on the counter, which is not what I usually do with appliances. đ
I think you'll find the texture and the way an air fryer cooks is definitely different from doing it on the stove. A lot less mess, and much healthier since it uses less grease (or none at all!) If you ever get the chance, definitely try it!
I haven't used my frying pans since getting my instant air fryer. I diced potatoes , mixed in just under a tablespoon of oil and Airfry . Ten to fifteen minutes and I have hash browns for breakfast, shaking halfway. We did sausages this week, pork chops, shrimp, burgers. You will be surprised.
The one feature on the LID FRYER that DOES look better than the stand alone Fryer is the HEATING ELEMENT is covered so you don't have to touch the Coils directly to clean it.
You need to take the cardboard strips out of the bottom inside under the basket. You can see it at 10:09 in the video.
This is great info because I have both. That air fryer lid looks dangerous and get very hot.
Not really. I use mine, set it on stove top and it cools down quickly. I made a family size casserole in glass which I heated in one pot then used airfryer lid to melt cheese and crisp the top. I've used the NuWave oven for 25 years so it's similar with the hot air circulation.
I just ordered one this week and it came yesterday itâs beautiful canât wait to use it when sheâs unpacking she left the cardboard inside the bottom of the tray Iâm hoping she doesnât catch on fire Iâm still watching waiting to see what happensđ€Šđ»ââïž
Love â€ïž my Instant Pot Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer Lid. Excellent
This old man loves â€ïž it.
I got the duo crisp I love it especially because I donât have much kitchen space
Thanks so much for this review. Very useful. Stand alone air fryer for me đđđ»đ
I really want an air fryer, but I have an instapot, so I'm trying to see if the airfrying lid for the instapot works as good as it says! Thank you for this video!!đ€đâ
I do like my lid. I didnât want to have another bulky item. We are empty nesters, so for just the two of us it is perfect.
definitely a good product for two!
Hello pretty đ how are you doing today..
Iâm really happy with my Mealthy and seeing through the lid is very helpful. I donât have nearly the drama that the presenter had, when I use mine. One thing that she said, I will vouch for, and that is the limited cooking area. You will have to cook multiple batches if you are feeding more than two people.
You can get the airfryer lid as a complete halogen oven with it's own bowl and stand for about the same price, but gives you a bigger cooking volume than your instant pot would hold.
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I used to have the Mealthy. I Finally upgrade to the air fryer and the instant pot duo.
I did make one mistake got the 8 Qt Version when I thought I was getting the 6qt. I did get it on Prime days so got it for 129 that was a great deal :)
Impressive!! One roll in and two come out!! Iâm sold đđ
I have a small kitchen. Iâve had the ninja air fryer for about a year now and love it. But for Christmas I wanted to try the Instant Pot. Itâs taken a learning curve for me. My controlling nature does not like to throw food in the IP and forget about it LOL. But you have been a life saver. I ended up getting rid of my counter toaster oven to make room for the Instant Pot! My friend just got the IP air fryer lid so Iâm interested to see how she likes it.
Hello pretty đ how are you doing today..
Not sure which Ninja air fryer you have, but I have the Flip. Itâs amazing - once it cools down, you can flip it up, and it only takes up about 6â of counter space. It also works as a toaster (up to 9 slices at a time)! I generally use my Ninja Flip air fryer, Instant Pot, and ONE burner on my stove. I only occasionally use my microwave.
Very helpful comparison, thank you!! đđ
The Mealthy lid or IP Fryer lid is mainly good for browning food after pressure cooking it seems.
I lucked into a Vortex Plus which is like a small oven and it has stood up to daily even twice daily use for nearly 3 years now and we LOVE it. We have used our actual oven once in that time! I will replace it with another Instant Vortex when it goes. I have a Dash small one that we do sides in and it goes in the trailer (Amazon open box) and I adore it. Iâm going to share with hubs that you actually have more IPâs than me and he will laugh đ. We originally owned the IP Zing to do rice and porridge and it is way too time consuming so when they were selling the 3 quart older model IPâs off, I scored one and he LOVES his porridge and how well the rice works. I laugh because even though I took 5 years of cooking, I am-a crap cook but with the IP oi can cook great food.
I bought air fryer pre-holed parchment papers from Amazon. They work great
I'm researching which I want, a stand alone air fryer or the lid for my Instant Pot. You'r video hasn't helped much on that decision. What you have done is helped me make up my mind as far as the lid for the instant pot goes. I do not want the Mealthy Crisp Lid for all the reasons you listed. The lid that Instant Pot makes addresses your concern that you brought up with the Mealthy Crisp Lid. Instant Pot lid also has all the function that your Air Fryer has. The pot for the lid keeps the drippings and such away from the liner so you could go straight from Air Frying to cooking. In one video I saw them cook a total of 6 chicken fingers in two layers. Still with the 6 quart the amount of food is lower than your stand alone. I don't know about the 8 quart. In conclusion I want to thank you for helping me decide on the lid. I'm still not sure as to which way to go. If I go with the lid and I remember I'll let you know my thoughts if you would like.
4:03 She didn't remove the packaging inside the oven and it's never remove till the end of the video.
oh we just love it and don't find it hard to clean. we'll do a whole chicken and then crip it up in no time in the same pot. some things are for our air fryer and other things (meats) work with the air fryer lid perfectly
You seem very biased..I got the Duo crisp myself because I live in a place with a small kitchen and never owned a instant pot so free instant pot is nice too with the purchase of a an air fryer. But the cleaning excuse seems dumb. Wont hey make the same amount of mess? Its not hard to just clean it with a sponge real quick and wipe em dry and stick it back in.
Excellent review. Thank u.
You've gotta get an updated version lid đđđđ "what are those." đđ
Love you to pieces but I have to ask... at what point did you realize you still had packing cardboard under the drawer of the stand-alone air fryer? I kept waiting to see if it burst into flames LOL... the hazards of trying to talk into a camera and do everything backwards :D Thank you for ALL your AMAZING VIDEOS LOVE YOUR DEMOS
Thank you! I thought it was just me.
Air fryer that comes with the Duo is better. The air fryer Lisa used is better only by being able to look through the lid. Other than that I would much rather have the Air fryer that Instant Pot makes. I would get the Duo that has both the standard lid for Instant Pot and the air fryer lid too, itâs worth the extra money for the Instant Pot air fryer lid too. Maybe Iâll get a Instant Pot Air Fryer that Lisa tried out. I would be able to make more food at one time. Lisa makes good points when it comes to buy one.
Help, Lisa! I just got an Instant Pot. I tried Chicken Alfredo. We thought we must have EXTRA liquid to cook. It called for a can of cream of chicken soup, 1/2 c water and 8 oz of cream cheese. Then added an extra cup of water to make sure there was enough water to "steam" it. It came out runny, which I was afraid of... How much liquid or in what form of solidity, is enough? I wanted a nice thick sauce but got a runny flavorless one.
Lisa, my eyes keep going back and forth between the air fryer and that beautiful oven behind you. What is that for? Would like to see your other-than-instapot cooking :-)
I love having my kitchen countertop cluttered to the max, so I agree two appliances are better than one.
Why the unnecessary comment? No one is making us buy anything we don't want.
6:00 oof you used it with the cardboard packaging still inside the unit? đ
I think you need to compare the Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid with the Air Fryer. The reviews Iâve seen have much different information regarding the basket/pan that comes with it (2 layers) & a few other details. They may not have been available when you did this review but take a look at some of the more recent reviews. Thanks.