Best Instant Pot
Lakeland Mini Multi Cooker
PROS:
- Compact
techradar.com - Ideal for making 1-2 portions
techradar.com - Ideal for making 1-2 portions
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CONS:
- Too small for batch-cooking
techradar.com - Too small for batch-cooking
techradar.com - Too small for batch-cooking
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Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid
PROS:
- Automatic pressure release
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techradar.com - Automatic pressure release
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CONS:
- A lid insert has to be removed for air frying
techradar.com - Cooking pot isn’t non-stick
techradar.com - Steam function doesn’t work well for delicate vegetables
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Ninja Foodi Multi-Cooker
PROS:
- Highly versatile appliance
techradar.com - Range of settings
techradar.com - Range of settings
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CONS:
- Expensive
techradar.com - Ugly
techradar.com - Complicated to use
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Instant Pot Duo Plus
PROS:
- Available in more than one size
techradar.com - Intuitive to use
techradar.com - Available in more than one size
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CONS:
- Fewer recipe presets than some other Instant Pots
techradar.com - No steam cook function
techradar.com - No steam cook function
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- goodhousekeeping.com: 5 Best Instant Pots of 2024, Tested by Experts
- goodhousekeeping.com: 5 Best Instant Pots of 2024, Tested by Experts
- techradar.com: The best Instant Pot 2024: versatile and efficient multi-cookers
- techradar.com: The best Instant Pot 2024: versatile and efficient multi-cookers
- techradar.com: The best Instant Pot 2024: versatile and efficient multi-cookers
Instant Pot Duo Crisp and Air Fryer
PROS:
- Air frying wasn't effective
techradar.com - Air frying wasn't effective
techradar.com - 11 cooking functions
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CONS:
- Doesn’t come with steaming accessories as standard
techradar.com - Lots to store
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Breville the Fast Slow Pro multi-cooker
PROS:
- Simple to use
techradar.com - Simple to use
techradar.com - 6 cooking functions
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CONS:
- Brushed stainless steel marks easily
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Instant Pot Duo Nova
PROS:
- Simple interface
techradar.com - Lid automatically seals for pressure cooking
techradar.com - Simple interface
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CONS:
- Cooking pot doesn’t have handles
techradar.com - Metal exterior and lid can get very hot
techradar.com - Cooking pot doesn’t have handles
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Ninja Foodi Max 15-in-1 SmartLid Multi-Cooker
PROS:
- Large capacity
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techradar.com - Built in thermometer for perfect meats
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CONS:
- Bulky
techradar.com - Bulky
techradar.com - Bulky
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Instant Pot Pro Plus
PROS:
- Access to step-by-step recipes via app
techradar.com - 10 cooking modes
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CONS:
- Basic (but timeless) black design
techradar.com - No air fry feature
techradar.com - Basic (but timeless) black design
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Instant Pot Pro
PROS:
- Stovetop friendly, oven and dishwasher safe inner pot
techradar.com - Safe and user-friendly steam release switch
techradar.com - Safe and user-friendly steam release switch
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CONS:
- No recipe book or cooking charts included
techradar.com - No recipe book or cooking charts included
techradar.com - No recipe book or cooking charts included
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