A separate air fryer lid transforms this into a superconvection air fryer that rivals standalone units — CNET says results rival their favorite dedicated air fryers. One appliance replaces two, and it still does all the standard Instant Pot pressure cooking.
If counter space is tight and you want both an Instant Pot and an air fryer, the Duo Crisp is the obvious answer. The air frying lid is genuinely good — not a compromise — and the pressure cooking side is solid.
“The big draw for this Instant Pot is that it doubles as an air fryer -- and a good one at that. We've made several air-fried recipes in this versatile multicooker and the results rival even some of our favorite standalone air fryers.”
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“While it's one of the most expensive models we tested, it's also the most versatile—and likely still cheaper than buying two separate appliances.”
Good Housekeeping · read full review →
“The Best Instant Pot with an Air Fryer: Instant Pot Pro Crisp & Air Fryer 8-Quart Multi-Use Pressure Cooker and Air Fryer”
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