Transform Your Instant Pot Into an Air Fryer With This Clever Lid
Instant Pot stans are quick to share just how life-changing the multicooker can be (just check out the brand’s incredibly active Facebook community if you want a taste of the devotion). Not that we blame them: The one-pot-wonder can make everything, from light, fluffy grains and creamy soups to hearty, fall-off-the-bone braises and stews, without the hassle of monitoring a stovetop or cleaning piles of dishes. In fact, one of the only things the Instant Pot couldn’t do was transform foods into crispy, crunchy goodness—until now.
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Just before Thanksgiving, Instant Pot quietly released a clever attachment to convert the popular accessory into an air fryer. Now, thanks to the Instant Air Fryer Lid, you can make everything from French fries to churros with less mess and calories and in less time than traditional frying entails; all right inside your Instant Pot.
To buy: $80 (originally $140); amazon.com
The brand released a standalone appliance, the Instant Vortex Plus, in July as an answer to the air fryer clamor, but if you already own an Instant Pot, you’ll likely want to opt for this lid instead. (Note that this device works exclusively with the Instant Pot, specifically with stainless steel inner pots and select 6-quart models.) Simply insert the basket included with the Air Fryer Lid and switch out the regular pressure cooker lid. From there, it’s as easy as pressing a button.
The attachment also offers roasting, baking, and reheating options, as well as the ability to broil and dehydrate your favorite foods in respective specialized trays. The lid is a breeze to wipe clean, and all included accessories are dishwasher-safe.
The attachment has already shot to the top of Amazon’s Best Sellers list and has gushing reviews describing how user-friendly it is.
“Just received this air fryer lid today for my existing 6-quart Instant Pot,” one wrote. “It worked amazingly well with the two batches of chicken wings and fries that I cooked. The chicken wings turned out crispy and juicy, and the fries turned out even better than the deep fried version! I also tried making crispy brussel [sic] sprouts, which turned out deliciously well.”
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Another added, “The ability to first pressure cook and then air fry is awesome for chicken. I just generally love it. The Instant Pot was already my favorite kitchen device and this lid makes it even better.”
And best of all, you can get the Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid on super sale. It’s 43 percent off on Amazon right now, but we don’t know how long this deal will last. Add it to your cart ASAP and your Instant Pot truly will be a do-it-all appliance.
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