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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With its black finish and larger LED display screen the Instant Pot Pro Crisp certainly looks more premium than the more affordable Instant Pot Duo Crisp. For the famous hard-boiled eggs you hear about with Instant Pots, these models have the Steam button, which is a frequently recommended approach. The Instant Pot Pro Crisp And Air Fryer was the “Best Upgrade” pick from my larger tested review of the best Instant Pots on the market. Depending on what you’re cooking, the extra hot temperature will be helpful, especially if you’re using the broiler function.

Helen is trained in Home Economics, and has focused on food and cooking throughout her 20-year career. It made excellent short ribs, with expert tester Sharon finding that this Instant Pot 'could tenderize meat and produce a complex sauce in a fraction of the time that it would take on the stovetop or in the oven'. She also discovered a great sous-vide function, and that this multicooker is great for baking, cooking up an excellent apple crisp. There are various different capacity Ninja Foodi and Instant Pot models, so check that your appliance has a large enough capacity for the recipe you’re looking at. Here we’re comparing Ninja Foodi vs Instant Pot, delving into the features each brand offers, how much they cost, and what you can cook in them.But current Instant Pot owners should take note: There are several new models on the market these days, and according to my testing, they’re worth it. But if you want a large-capacity air fryer for fries or air-fried chicken, you might want to look at a dedicated air fryer. Everything excluding the base of the multi-cooker and the air fryer lid is dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. We didn’t have any issues when pressure cooking a Thai red curry, after browning chicken legs using the sauté function it took just 20 minutes on high pressure to make a delicious curry with succulent meat that was falling off the bone.

The aforementioned dual panels make it easy to keep track of which lid to use for a given setting: On the left side, you’ll find presets that require the pressure-cooking lid (pressure-cook, slow cook, sauté, sous vide and steam); on the right side are programs that use the air-fry lid (air-fry, roast, bake, broil and dehydrate).With a roomy 8-quart capacity, it’s also the largest in the brand’s extensive lineup of Instant Pots, making it an easy choice for anyone looking to feed a large household.

The NutriBoost function — essentially automatic stirring, which Instant Pot claims breaks down starch — is a bit of a gimmick, and didn't improve on dishes. The lid reached 140 F/ 60 C during cooking, but the sides and handles all stay cool enough to touch. Sharon advises that 'If you are interested in canning, we suggest that you purchase a device intended exclusively for that purpose'. Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing the latest products, helping you choose the best for you. Air frying is generally considered a healthier option compared to deep frying because it uses a fraction of the oil.One thing to keep in mind with both of these models is that aside from the air-fryer function being added to the control panel, each has an additional lid. The stress of pressure cooking was relieved thanks to automated steam release, which handles the whole process for you. While some Instant Pots have time and temperature presets for foods like soup, chili, rice, and more, the Instant Pot Duo Crisp doesn’t have these presets. This lid simply slides across to switch cooking mode, but you'll still have to make use of the pressure valve.

Pressure cooks, sautés, steams, sous vides, slow cooks, warms, air fries, roasts, bakes, broils, and dehydrates. Looking at the air fry lid smart programs side by side, you’ll notice the maximum temperature for the Pro Crisp has increased to 450 F. For the past few years, we’ve been experimenting with various cuts of beef ribs and pork ribs in our Instant Pot. Where it really shines is in its ability to air-fry, a feature that simply isn’t offered on earlier Instant Pot models. The Pro Crisp comes with the new stove-top friendly liner with easy-grip handles and a flat bottom that was introduced with the Duo Evo Plus.However, the Instant Pot Pro Crisp comes with silicone handles on the cooking pot for easy lifting, and has a number of features to make releasing the steam and pressure much simpler.