Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer (8-Qt, 11-in-1)

Should you buy the Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer?

The Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer (8-Qt, 11-in-1) is for the household that wants one countertop appliance to replace two. It pressure cooks under one lid and air fries under the other, so a roast can go from raw to tender to browned without changing pots. At 8 quarts it feeds a family, and it tops our air fryer rankings because it does the multicooker job and the crisping job without a serious weakness in either. If you only ever want to air fry, the Cosori Pro LE costs far less.

Where it earns its score

• Two lids, one base. The pressure-cook lid and the air-fry lid swap onto the same stainless inner pot, so you can pressure cook chicken and then crisp the skin in the same vessel.
• Reliability leads its card. Reliability scores 96 and Satisfaction 94, the highest pair in the category.
• 11 functions with real range. Pressure cook, slow cook, saute, air fry, roast, bake and more, with 1500 W behind them.
• Dishwasher-safe stainless pot. No nonstick coating to baby.

What to know first

• The air-fry lid needs a home. It does not nest on the unit when you are pressure cooking, so plan a cabinet spot for it.
• It is tall and heavy. An 8-quart multicooker with a lid on top needs clearance under upper cabinets.
• Warranty is the weakest factor at 55. Instant's standard coverage is short for a $219.99 appliance, so register it.
• Not a dedicated basket fryer. A round pot crisps a bit less evenly than a wide basket, so shake or flip midway.

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