air fryer lid for instant pot duo evo plus

Air fryer lid for instant pot duo evo plus manual#
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Because of the holes in the broiler tray, it wouldn’t be useful for reheating small foods like rice, and sauces would drain away. It wasn’t a pretty presentation, but our lunch was nicely warm. We ended up turning the frying basket over onto a plate, and the food spilled out with the tray following. Taking the food out of the hot pot wasn’t very neat. While it worked well, we only had room for a single serving. We used the reheat setting to warm up leftover chicken and vegetables using the broiler tray. However, the fryer basket-even using the tray to cook on two levels-wouldn’t hold more than a handful of fruit slices so we weren’t fond of this feature. On the low side of the temperature scale is the dehydrate mode, which can go as low as 105 degrees. Since the lid automatically turns off when it’s lifted from the pressure cooker, there might be differences we couldn’t hear.

We tested one program at a time and listened to the fan, and it sounded similar for each program with the exception of the dehydrate setting when the fan sounded less powerful. They were crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside.Īside from different temperature ranges for each program, it’s hard to say exactly what the differences are. It took about 20 minutes, but it was worth the wait. We liked using the basket for pressure steaming potato wedges for 8 minutes, then air frying them to brown and crisp them.

Air fryer lid for instant pot duo evo plus manual#

The manual notes that the broiling tray shouldn’t be used for pressure cooking but doesn’t mention that restriction for the fryer basket. We used a pair of tongs with very narrow ends that nudged the food away and fit into the holes for lifting. When it’s time to remove the basket, it’s a little trickier, since it’s hot and food might be covering the holes. The broiler/dehydrating tray fits into the basket and has two larger holes that are perfect for inserting a finger and thumb to place the tray in the frying basket. It’s probably going to be most useful for small servings, individual portions, and snacks. Because it needs to fit into the Instant Pot’s inner pot with room around for air circulation, the basket isn’t very large. The included fryer basket has small wire side handles for lifting it and a removable base that keeps it off the bottom of the pot. The pad can be reversed to twist onto the lid, keeping the heating element safe from damage in storage. It seemed undamaged after a lot of use, though. This protected our counter from the heat of the fryer lid, but we were surprised that the pad was made from hard plastic. The lid comes with a pad that the lid can be placed on. A handle on top flips up to make it easy to move the lid and flips down when not in use. Because of that, it’s not compatible with all models (more on that below). However, it has to fit properly for it to sense that it’s okay to heat up. The lid doesn’t twist on, but simply sits on top of the pressure cooker body. The lid also makes sounds that Instant Pot owners will find familiar.

Air fryer lid for instant pot duo evo plus plus#

Pressing those programs offers a default time and temperature, while plus and minus buttons allow adjustments for some of the programs. Start and cancel buttons are obvious, and the programs include air fry, broil, bake, roast, reheat, and dehydrate. The controls are simple and should be familiar to anyone who has an Instant Pot. The controls are on top of the unit, which we found comfortable when the Instant Pot was placed on a standard-height counter. It adds quite a bit of height to the complete unit, but it’s still short enough to slide under upper kitchen cabinets for storage. The Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid reminded us of a funny hat on top of an Instant Pot. This offers some protection from overloading a circuit, but it’s still possible if there are other outlets on the same circuit and they’re being used. The air fryer plug has a shield affixed to it that makes it impossible to plug it into an outlet next to another plug. To operate the air fryer lid, it just needs to be placed on top of the Instant Pot and plugged in. We were curious if the lid would work as well as a standalone air fryer, and whether it would be a worthwhile addition to the Instant Pot accessory collection.

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Keep reading for our full product review.Īlthough Instant Pots are already multi-function appliances, the Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid adds one more: It turns your pressure cooker into an air fryer. We purchased the Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid so our reviewer could put it to the test in her kitchen.