Instant Pot Vortex Compact 5L Air Fryer

The Instant Pot Vortex Compact makes a strong case for being the most practical air fryer for households of two to four people. Its 5.3-litre basket fits a 1.6kg whole chicken or 750g of chips, covers the everyday family cooking need without the counter footprint of the larger dual-basket models, and introduces a feature most competitors overlook: OdourErase filters that trap cooking grease and odours so your kitchen doesn't smell like last night's dinner. EvenCrisp technology is Instant Pot's approach to ensuring heat circulates evenly around the food rather than creating hot spots — a genuine issue with cheaper air fryers where one side of the basket cooks faster than the other. The result is more consistent browning on chips, chicken, and roasted vegetables without the need to shake the basket every few minutes. Four functions — Air Fry, Bake, Reheat, and Dehydrate — cover the cooking use cases most buyers actually need. The ClearCook window lets you monitor food progress without opening the basket and losing heat. Compared to a conventional oven, Instant Pot claims 80% energy savings and 50% faster cooking times — the former depends on what you're cooking but the latter is broadly accurate for most air fryer recipes. At £69 (down from £99.99), the Vortex Compact is one of the better-value mid-size air fryers on the market. With 1,833 reviews averaging 4.6 stars, it's established genuine credibility with UK buyers.