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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The 8 differences between the Pro Crisp and Duo Crisp are the following: Each model has a different inner liner Most parts of the Instant Pot Pro Crisp can go in the dishwasher, including the pressure cooker lid. It has a removable air fryer basket that we found made takeout-worthy fries, and the handles allowed us to shake up the wedges for even cooking results. If you’d like to make a cake in either of these methods you can either use the Pressure Cook button for a “wet” cooking option or the Bake button with an air fryer lid for a dry cooking option. To test out how well the Instant Pot Pro Crisp can cook a variety of dishes, we started with a slow-cooked beef chili. The sauté function allows you to brown meat and onions in the pot before slow cooking and keeping everything in the same pot means there’s minimal mess and clean up. The display shows a timer which makes it easy to know how far through your recipe is. That includes a bar for pre-heating or pressurizing, a cooking bar, and one for a keep-warm timer.

Another nice feature of the Pro Crisp is a gentle steam release that was also introduced in the Duo Evo Plus. Instead of worrying about coating your ceiling in steam, the updated lid in this model controls the steam release when you’re done cooking. Instant and Ninja offer a large range of multi-cookers and some are more basic than others so we’ll focus again on the Instant Pot Duo Crisp and the Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 Pro Pressure Cooker. We’ve listed the features each has below.

A multi-cooker and air fryer in one easy-to-use appliance

You can cook everything in one pot without having to switch out the pots or lids. For example, Helen made a mac and cheese by using the sauté function to create the sauce, pressure cooking to make the pasta, and the broil function to crisp the top. A process that normally needs a couple of pans and whisks and spoons and a broiler to finish it off was cooked in a single pot with no effort.

Yes, all the parts of an Instant Pot can go in the dishwasher, but remove the rubber sealing ring from the lid. This is so that the lid can be thoroughly cleaned, and it prevents the sealing ring from losing its shape Can you use an Instant Pot for canning? The Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 6.5 Qt Pro can air fry, slow cook, pressure cook, roast, bake, and a lot more. It's one of our favorite multi-cookers, and while it's not an Instant Pot, it is the best alternative to an Instant Pot you can buy. Instant Brands, the makers of the Instant Pot, makes several types of air fryers. You’ll likely be familiar with the basket models. They also make an air fryer oven along with air fryer toaster oven. Depending on your cooking needs you could either buy a standalone air fryer or consider a pressure cooker + air fryer combined option. Our expert tester Helen says 'if you want a top-notch multi-cooker that can do it all, this is the best one you can get from Instant'. That's because this Instant Pot improves on other models by only using a single lid, halving the amount of space you need for storage.Instant Pots use smart programs to control heat intensity, temperature, pressure, and cooking duration at the push of a button. The company designed each program based on extensive testing to help you create delicious meals.

Instant Pots are electric pressure cookers designed to be convenient, safe, and dependable. The Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer was added as a new model in November 2019 and a newer version as the Pro Crisp was released in November 2020. Each Instant Pot model has variations that can make it difficult to choose between them. With the Duo Crisp, the button release is a little more difficult to do a controlled release of pressure. So the upgrade in the Pro Crisp is helpful. Duo Crisp 8 quart is a little taller and lighter The Ninja Foodi 14-in-1 8-qt XL Multi Cooker cooks everything under one lid.This lid simply slides across to switch cooking mode, but you'll still have to make use of the pressure valve. Adjust temperature and time using the controls to the right and left of the main cooking panel. For how much it can cook, it's very straightforward to use. There are 14 cooking modes: Pressure Cook, Steam & Crisp, Steam & Bake, Air Fry, Broil, Bake/Roast, Dehydrate, Sear/Sauté, Steam, Sous Vide, Slow Cook, Yogurt, Keep Warm & Proof. That's right, proof — you can even proof and bake a loaf of bread in one cooking pot. Instant Pot usually releases a new model or two every year. In 2019 several new models were introduced, including the Duo Crisp. The Pro Crisp followed a year later. There are 11 smart programs included in each of the Instant Pot + Air Fryer models with 6 being “wet” cooking methods and 5 being air fryer related. The same set of programs are available in both of these models. These models have fewer “wet” cooking programs than the other Instant Pot models.

With the Instant Pot + Air Fryer models, they’re combining an electric pressure cooker and an air fryer. Both of these models have the core features but are not as vast as their other electric pressure cooker-only models. 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. These separate lids are used for pressure cooking vs air fryinger. Air frying is generally considered a healthier option compared to deep frying because it uses a fraction of the oil. You can use an air fryer to make favorites such as french fries. Spec-wise the Ninja Foodi and the Instant Pot are pretty much level pegging. As both offer 11 functions in one machine, you won’t be missing out on either option.

For my last test, I opted for roasted potatoes. I cut fingerling potatoes in half; drizzled them with a little bit of olive oil, salt and pepper; then placed them into the air-fryer basket. Normally, baby potatoes take somewhere between 20 and 30 minutes to roast in an oven. Here, they took just 10 minutes, and the results were remarkable: The flesh was tender and creamy and the cut side of the spuds was crispy, as was the skin. Admittedly, the potatoes didn’t turn the same golden brown color that they would have if I’d roasted them in the oven, but a few extra minutes in the air fryer would have taken care of that. All in all, the Pro Crisp not only delivered consistently crispy food, but it did so in a fraction of the time compared to traditional cooking methods. A Family-Friendly Pot For Big-Batch Cooking On both models, the saute function allows you to pre-cook ingredients as needed for a recipe without pulling out a separate plan. And the warm function keeps your food hot after the cooking process is done. All in all, Helen found it 'the most intuitive Instant Pot to-date and it’s fast becoming my new favorite'.In the box along with the two lids each Instant Pot + Air Fryer model comes with, the additional accessories include: In fact, the best multicooker can replace appliances like rice cookers, pressure cookers, slow cookers, and even air fryers so you only need one appliance that can do it all. 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 new Instant Pot + Air Fryer is a little heavier than the previous model. The Pro Crisp weighs a little over 26 lbs. If you’re concerned about lifting that much weight, lift it in pieces instead. Move the lid separately from the base and remove the liner, especially if it’s full. The new Pro Crisp air fryer lid is a little shorter than the Duo Crisp 8 qt version. The Duo Crisp is a little narrower than the newer model because the new model has a front panel dial. Spec