The Instant Pot Air Fryer Duo Crisp is best for: a home cook who wants the Instant Pot Duo Crisp with the Ultimate lid, but doesn’t want to spend quite so much on a pressure cooker.

Quick note : I already mentioned the Duo Plus and Duo Evo models in the reviews, so I won’t include them here. Leaky Lid Detection – If there is steam leakage from the lid (such as, sealing ring not installed, or steam release handle being in “Venting” and not “Sealing” position) the cooker will not pressurize. While holding it in place on the exterior of the lid, replace the silicone cover by pushing it onto the float valve on the interior of the lid.

Pros: The inner pot is safe to use on electric, ceramic, and induction stovetops and in the oven up to 450ºF. However, the Duo Nova has an upgraded lid and a better-looking control panel, which is why many beginners would rather choose it for their first pressure cooking experience. If the heating element inside the pot gets wet there is a chance your pressure cooker is no longer good. Functions in 1 - electric pressure cooker, sauté pan, steamer, slow cooker, rice cooker, food warmer, and yogurt maker. They broke with the tradition of gilding the cooking technology lilly to, instead, add their processor-run interface to a more primitive appliance.

The LUX does not have a “low” pressure setting, it does not make yogurt, it does not work with the Programmable Instant Pot SMART app. However, it doesn’t take too long to wash the pot and sealing ring, while the pot exterior can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth. The functions are customizable, and while you can’t always air-fry or broil in a model that doesn’t have an air-frying lid, people still manage to make cake in models that don’t offer “mini oven” functionality and make yogurt in models that aren’t officially marketed for yogurt-making. In fact, the Instant Vortex Plus 4-quart model usurped the Ninja AF101 as the best budget pick in our best air-fryer testing.

This Duo is best for: anyone looking for the original Instant Pot who doesn't need any fancy upgrades. Though the Max (below) is supposed to be the fastest, in a side-by-side comparison, we found that the Ultra was faster at both reaching pressure and cooking chickpeas. Now, if you want an even more modern pot with a cooking progress indicator, please have a look at the new Instant Pot Smart Wifi (only available in 6 qt size) or check my Ultra vs Smart Wifi detailed comparison (I'm sure you'll enjoy the smart programs these pots have to offer). Also, there is a quick-release button that you can use to release steam faster, without getting your hands near the hot steam. Never place anything on the inside of the cooker base without the stainless steel inner pot in position.

One Touch Smart Programs - Soup, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chilli, Sauté/Simmer, Rice, Porridge, Steam, Slow Cook, Keep Warm, Yogurt, Manual, Pressure Cook, Poultry and Multigrain. If there is no Echo device nearby, you can use the Alexa App on your mobile device to issue commands. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. Of course, the pressure cooking function is also amazing for a soup broth (like this soup recipe ) or a bean chili , but make sure to use a measuring cup when you first cook these recipes.One of the best-selling Instant pot duo multicookers has not only replaced seven appliances but has also speed up the cooking process by 2-6 times and also saves 70% energy. The new-and-improved steam release on this model allows the machine to diffuse steam more quietly than ever.