8 best instant pot competitor

Product description

The Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid instantly transforms everyone’s favorite pressure cooker into a 6-in-1 air fryer with a simple switch of the lid. Swap out the regular electric pressure cooker lid for the innovative Air Fryer Lid, and you’ve got a whole new set of cooking techniques available — all fast, easy and now crispy with the touch of a button. Save space and replace your air fryer, broiler, roaster, oven, warmer and dehydrator with one amazing appliance. EvenCrisp technology ensures a crispy crunch and a gorgeous golden finish, every time, so you can bite into juicy, tender chicken with a crispy skin, or Instant Pot mac and cheese with a crunchy broiled crust, with all the same taste and texture of your deep-fried favorites but made with as little as 2 tablespoons of oil, and, up to 70% faster than other cooking methods. Choose from 6 pre-set smart programs to get cooking fast, including Air Fry, Bake, Broil, Roast, Reheat and Dehydrate, or customize your cooking with temperature range of 105°F (41°C) to 400°F (205°C). You can use the bright, easy-to-read dual-display and simple controls to select and adjust settings as you like, even during cooking. Lightweight and easy to handle, the Air Fryer Lid for Instant Pot includes dishwasher-safe air fryer accessories to help you prepare delicious meals at home, at the cottage, on vacation or wherever life takes you



Use only with the following Instant Pot branded 6 QT Electric Multi-Use Pressure Cookers.



Model: Duo 60 (IP-DUO60, IP-DUO60 V2, IP-DUO60 V2.1, IP-DUO60-ENW, IP-DUO60 V3, Duo 60 V3, Duo Frontier Rose 60, Duo Dazzling Dahlia 60, Duo White 60, Duo Teal 60, Duo Red 60, Duo Black SS 60, Duo Red SS 60, Duo Nova Black SS 60). Lux 60 (IP-LUX60, Lux Blue 60, Lux Red 60, IP-LUX60 V2, IP-LUX60-ENW, IP-LUX60-ENW-MM, IP-LUX60 V3, Lux Breezy Blossoms 60, Lux Vintage Floral 60, Lux Black SS 60, Lux Red SS 60, Lux 60 V3). Duo Plus 60 (Duo Plus 60, Duo Plus Cinnamon SS 60, Duo Plus Blue SS 60, Duo Plus Copper SS 60, Duo Plus Black SS 60). Ultra 60 (Ultra 60). Viva 60 (Viva, Viva 60, Viva Cinnamon 60, Viva Cobalt 60, Viva Eggplant 60, Viva Red SS 60, Viva Black SS 60). Nova Plus 60 (Nova Plus 60). Duo Nova 60 (Duo Nova 60). Lux and Ultra-Models.

• The Air Fryer Lid does not have pressure cooker functionality and is not compatible with the following models: Smart Wi-Fi 60, Smart Bluetooth, Duo Evo Plus 6, Duo Evo Plus 60, Duo SV 60 or Max 60.
• Turn your instant pot into an air fryer: With one quick switch, unlock a whole new set of cooking techniques that allow you to crisp food right in your IP with the Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid
• Easy to use: The detachable air fryer lid for Instant Pot is easy to handle and store, and features simple controls to get you cooking fast
• Advanced safety: Overheat protection, automatic shutoff and more
• Air Fryer Accessories: The multi-level air fryer basket with dehydrating and broiling tray is designed for optimal air flow; The protective pad is great for storage and countertop use
• Healthy and tasty: All your deep-fried favorites. Uses up to 95% less oil than deep frying. Perfect for wings, crispy fries, onion rings and more. Wipe dry with a soft cloth

Product features

Reheat

Who needs a microwave? Reheat leftovers in a jiffy.

Dehydrate

Dehydrate your own jerky, fruit strips and kale chips

Air fry

Air fry juicy chicken wings and crispy fries, onion rings and more.

Bake

Bake twice-baked potatoes in half the time

Roast

Roast perfect chicken and crispy potatoes with less oil

Fits your favorite 6 Quart Instant Pot

Expand your culinary collection and turn your regular Instant Pot* into a powerful air fryer.

*Air Fryer Lid is not compatible with the following models: Smart WiFi 60, Smart Bluetooth, Duo Evo Plus 6, Duo Evo Plus 60, Duo SV 60 or Max 60.

Accessories

Multi-level air fryer basket, dehydrating and broiling tray, and protective pad to set it on when it’s hot, then flip it over after it’s cool to use as a storage cover. All accessories are dishwasher safe.

Product description

Instant Pot is a smart electric pressure cooker designed by Canadians aiming to be safe, convenient and dependable. It speeds up cooking by 2~6 times, uses up to 70% less energy and, above all, produces nutritious healthy food in a convenient and consistent fashion. Instant Pot Duo is a 7-in-1 programmable cooker, it replaces 7 kitchen appliances as it has the functions of a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, saute, yogurt maker & warmer. 14 built-in smart programs (Soup, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Poultry, Saute, Steam, Rice, Porridge, Multigrain, Slow Cook, Keep-Warm, Yogurt, Pasteurize & Jiu Niang) cook your favorite dishes with the press of a button. A 24-hour timer allows for delayed cooking. Automatic Keep Warm holds the temperature of the food until you serve it. Instant Pot generates almost no noise and leaks no steam. It traps all the aromas in the food without heating up the kitchen. The 3-ply bottom stainless steel inner pot is extremely durable and leaves no health concerns associated with non-stick coatings. The slim body design has lid holders for both left and right-handed users. The brushed stainless steel exterior is finger print resistant. Its elegant and durable design makes it easy to clean and pleasurable to use for years to come. Instant Pot Duo uses the latest 3rd generation technology with an embedded microprocessor, which monitors the pressure and temperature, keeps time and adjusts heating intensity. The cooking programs have been lab-tested hundreds of times for optimal effect. These greatly improve cooking results and maintain consistency. Instant Pot is carefully designed to eliminate many common errors that could cause harm or spoil food. It passed the stringent UL certification, giving you uncompromised safety and peace of mind, and protects you with 10 proven safety mechanisms and patented technologies.

• Features 14 Smart Programs - Soup, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Poultry, Saute/Simmer, Rice, Multigrain, Porridge, Steam, Slow Cook, Keep Warm, Yogurt, Manual, and Pressure Cook. Now, your favorite dishes are as easy as pressing a button
• Healthy inner cooking pot made from 304 (18/8) stainless steel, no chemical coating, 3-ply bottom for even heat distribution, fully sealed environment traps the flavours, nutrients and aromas within the food
• Built with the latest 3rd generation technology, the microprocessor monitors pressure, temperature, keeps time, and adjusts heating intensity and duration to achieve your desired results every time
• UL and ULC certified with 10 safety mechanisms to provide you with added assurance, designed to eliminate many common errors
• Accessories include stainless steel steam rack with handles and condensation collector

User questions & answers

Question:	Why is the white $120 and the black
Answer:	The black one is a more common style so the demand is different for the white then the black!
Question:	How much wattage is the unit? Didn’t mention in the product information
Answer:	If you’re wondering about the wattage of each pot, most 6-quart Instant Pots are around 1000 watts, while the 3 quarts average about 700 watts and the 8 quarts average 1200 watts. You can find the specific wattage of your model of Instant Pot at the bottom of this table. https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/how-to-use-an-instant-pot-in-your-rv/
Question:	Mine came without a cord..... How do i contact seller
Answer:	Contact Amazon customer service and they’ll contact the seller for you or give you a link to do that
Question:	How large a chicken and how long to cook
Answer:	a 3.5 pound chicken takes about an hour (25 minutes on high heat + 30 minutes for a natural steam release). You could probably fit up to a 4.5 pound chicken.

Product description

The Instant Pot max is a revolutionary multicooker featuring sustained 15 psi pressure cooking capability and nutritious technology, further speeding up the cooking process, while using up to 70% less energy. Above all, it produces nutritious, healthy and tasty dishes in a convenient and consistent manner.  offering the industry highest sustained working pressure at 15 psi. Historically, this pressure level was only achieved by stovetop pressure cookers. The 15 PSI pressure will not only cook food faster, it will allow you to do home pressure canning. Designed with a touch screen interface. The touch screen’s intuitive interface makes programming seamless. Real-time temperature and cooking displays the cooking progress of your dish at a glance.

• Sustained 15psi, not only cooks food faster, you can now do home pressure canning
• Large touch screen makes programming seamless, you can set time, temperature, pressure level, delay start and Warm
• Nutriboost technology works by creating a boiling motion during pressure cook to break down food, adding nutrition, flavor, and taste to soups and bone broth;
• Altitude adjustment, eliminates the guesswork from your recipe conversion to provide a more precise cooking time;
• Ul certified with 13 safety features, new automated venting and lid-lock and more. Accurate temperature control within +/- 1°C or 1. 8 °F allows for sous vide cooking
• A new-brushed stainless steel exterior body, stainless steel interior cooker and inner pot made from food grade 304 stainless steel;
• Packaging and all inserts are produced from 100% recyclable materials.

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it have wifi feature
Answer:	The answer someone gave that they cooked a pot roast and vegetables in one hour is questionable. Perhaps if the meat was cut into very thin slices, it could work, though it’s doubtful that hard vegetables like carrots & potatoes would be done. In a slow cooker, the “high” temperature is still very low at 300°. For tender meat, especially large pieces like pot roast, and hard vegetables, you must cook it several hours on high or many hours on low (or a combination of both high and low). The high setting for 1 1/2 to 2 hours is equivalent to 15-30 minutes in a moderate (350°) oven. I’ve used slow cookers for 30 years. They are not fast, as their name implies!
Question:	Does the instant pot max have usda approval for pressure canning
Answer:	If it helps any, I have a Nesco Roaster & the inner pot to it is lightweight & ceramic coated. It roasts & cooks some of the best pork, beef, poultry. I'm reading up on the newest Instant Pot releases myself. I like this Aura & also the Gem but would like to know the maximum pound size these take. The only reason I'm looking to replace the Nesco with an IP roaster is to have better temperature setting. Nesco has a knob with far too much 'play' in the turn. I want more precise roast setting ability.
Question:	Does it sterilize
Answer:	131 is the golden number. I cooked a turkey breast at 131 after injecting it with a spicy butter garlic mix for 24 hours. I cook all my steaks at 131 for 4 hours and my chicken the same... that is the magic number for at least 4 hours but turkey and pork are 24+ hours. For the turkey breast, I filled the bag with oil so the temperature would distribute evenly in the bag. As long as you get all the air out.
Question:	Is it usda approved for canning
Answer:	To help clean it if you have a hard mess. Put 4 cups of water in the pan and set it on the steam function for 15 or so minutes.

Product features

Touch Screen

Makes programming seamless, you can set time, temperature, pressure level, delay start and warm.

Steam Release

Now, you can vent by simply touching ‘Venting’ on the screen and selecting your preferred method of releasing pressure, pulse or quick release.

NutriBoost technology

Works by creating a boiling motion during pressure cook to break down food, adding nutrition, flavor, and taste to soups and bone broth.

15psi

Not only cooks food faster, you can now do home pressure canning. With the Max pressure cook recipes perfected over time can be prepared as the recipe indicates.

Sous Vide Program

Accurate temperature control within 0.5°C allows you to prepare gourmet style meals.

Exterior

Brushed stainless steel exterior and interior of the cooker. The packaging and all inserts are produced from recyclable materials.

Stainless Steel Cooking Pot, Steam Rack & Lid

Food grade 304 (18/8) – no chemical coatings with inner pot markings at ½ and 2/3 for pressure cooking safety. The cooking pot, lid and steam rack are dishwasher safe.

Free Recipe App with over 1000+ Recipes & more

• Getting Started Videos
• Create Your Favorites
• Personalized Grocery List
• Review and Rate Recipes
• Share with Friends

13 Safety Mechanisms

The Max Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker has been designed with 13 safety mechanisms and patented technologies.

1. Steam Release, 2. Safety Lid Lock, 3. Wireless Lid Detection, 4. Lid Position Detection, 5. Overheat (Burn) Protection, 6. Anti-Block Shield, 7.Automatic Pressure Control, 8. Pressure Indicator, 9. Automatic Temperature Control, 10. Leaky Lid Detection, 11. Self-Diagnostic, 12. Thermal Fuse, 13. Electrical Fuse.

Product description

From the makers of Instant Pot, This durable and versatile blender makes meal prep a breeze. With 8 smart, one-touch programs and 3 manual speed settings you can quickly crush, grind and blend ingredients to prepare all your favorites. Easily and quickly make smoothies, icy treats, frozen desserts,  oat milk, soy milk and rice milk. Or customize the cooking temperature for full control when cooking soups, purees, sauces and dips. Adjustments will be remembered automatically.  Four hot-blending programs turn fresh ingredients into Chunky soups, smooth purees, sauces and more in no time. Four cold-blending programs make it easy to whip up tasty dips, milkshakes, smoothies and other cold beverages. Unlike most other high-powered blenders, the instant Ace Nova has a concealed heating element So it can cook soups without having to puree them.  Enjoy the option of one-touch control as well as the flexibility to customize the cooking time and temperature for added control over cooking.

• Easily and quickly make smoothies, icy treats, nut butters, nut milk, oat milk, soy milk and rice milk. Or customize the cooking temperature for full control when cooking soups, purees, sauces, dips and even baby food.
• Automatically keeps food warm for up to 2 hours after hot blending
• Treat yourself: Easily make frozen treats, milkshakes, puddings, Frappuccino’s, cake and brownie batter, pie dough and more
• Tasty Smoothies: Zip through ingredients with this powerhouse 25,000RPM 10-speed customizable countertop blender making smoothies nutritious and tasty
• The Smart Program for cleaning removes most food and residue from the pitcher and blades in under 60 seconds. Any leftover mess is easily scrubbed away with the included cleaning brush.
• Patio drinks to your home: Make marvelous margaritas and other frozen cocktails with the Crushed Ice program
• Hot Tasty Soups: Instant Pot Blenders give you thorough and even cooking with a hot heating element, unlike blade friction heating blenders

User questions & answers

Question:	Does the ace plus have removable blades
Answer:	Great question! The blades of the Ace Plus are fixed in place and are not designed to be removed.
Question:	Can you make ice cream
Answer:	Yes! The Ace Plus Blender can make milkshakes, sorbet and frozen desserts. Here is a recipe to make blueberry cheesecake ice cream – you can use the pre-programmed Smoothie function. Once done transfer ice cream to a freezer-safe container, cover and freeze until your desired consistency, about 2 hours for soft-serve consistency. You can also make a nut gelato like pistachio gelato using the nut butter program. For recipes, please visit the Instant Pot website.
Question:	Whats the difference between the ace plus and ave nova? besides the price
Answer:	With the plus, you get 10 speeds instead of 3 speeds like the Nova. Both the plus and the nova can adjust the temperature for the Keep Warm feature (which the basic model cannot do). Lastly, the blending wattage of the plus is 1300 watts vs. 1000 watts for the nova. Both units have the same heating wattage (800 watts).
Question:	Is this a glass jar
Answer:	The Instant Ace Plus uses a borosilicate glass pitcher.

Product features

Versatile

Make pizza, bread, pie dough and more.

Easy to use

Make tasty smoothies, margaritas, soups, dips and more by the press of a button.

Treat yourself!

Make frozen treats, milkshakes, cake batter, pie dough and more.

Dairy alternative milks!

Make healthy nut milks with easy one touch programs.