{"id":36090,"date":"2020-01-26T01:35:05","date_gmt":"2020-01-26T08:35:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/?p=36090"},"modified":"2021-10-09T08:39:46","modified_gmt":"2021-10-09T14:39:46","slug":"instant-pot-air-fryer-lid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/instant-pot-air-fryer-lid\/","title":{"rendered":"Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid Review"},"content":{"rendered":"
Everything you need to know about the <\/i>Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid<\/i><\/b><\/a>! I\u2019ll review how to use it, what Instant Pot models you can use it with, and what you\u2019ll love about this new Instant Pot accessory.<\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Instant Pot Air Fryer lid is a standalone lid that sits on your Instant Pot housing and lets you air fry, broil, or dehydrate the food.<\/p>\n The Air Fryer Lid is great for browning up foods after pressure cooking, and it gives you the convenience of an air fryer without having to purchase another appliance.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \ud83d\uded1 Read all about the Air Fryer Lid, then scroll to the bottom of the post to enter by Sunday, February 2nd, for your chance to win! (Participants in the sweepstakes giveaway must be legal U.S. residents,) \ud83d\uded1<\/p>\n Click here to pin for later<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid is a great option if you want to add air frying \/ broiling \/ dehydrating capabilities to your Instant Pot.<\/p>\n This lid only works with select 6-quart Instant Pots. <\/b>It will be perfect for your needs if<\/p>\n If you\u2019re planning to buy an 8-quart Instant Pot in the future, I think I\u2019d hold out for the Duo Crisp because of the larger sized air-fryer basket.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Instant Pot Air Fryer Quick Start Guide<\/b><\/p>\n The Air Fryer Lid will work with MOST 6-quart Instant Pot models.<\/b> The Air Fryer lid is compatible with the Instant Pot Duo, Lux, Duo Plus, Ultra, Viva, Nova, and Nova Plus<\/p>\n DO NOT USE the Air Fryer Lid with the Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus, Smart WiFi, Duo SV, or the Instant Pot Max.<\/b><\/p>\n In addition, you have to use the stainless steel pot with the Air Fryer lid.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2705 Great air frying functionality. <\/b>While I like the broiling and dehydrating capabilities, I really like the air frying function. Barbara and I have been testing the Instant Pot Vortex Air Fryer (review coming soon), and this lid holds up well against the full-function air fryer.<\/p>\n \u2705 Dedicated resting pad + safe storage.<\/b> The gray protection pad that you set the hot lid on doubles as a storage cover. I absolutely love this feature! The Lid screws into the underside of the protection pad so it\u2019s firmly attached to protect your lid.<\/p>\n \u2705 The two-layer air fryer basket <\/b>fits a surprising amount of food. We were able to fit 16 wings at a time in the basket. (It definitely feels smaller than the 8-quart basket that comes with the Duo Crisp, but unless you\u2019re cooking a big batch, it should be sufficient.)<\/p>\n \u2705 The display will not turn on unless the lid is placed properly<\/b>. The Air Fryer lid has a sensor that plays a little jingle when placed correctly on an Instant Pot.<\/p>\n \u2705 Stay cool handle.<\/b> The handle stays pretty cool and keeps your hands far away from the heating element.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \ud83d\udd3b The Air Fryer Lid is a standalone Instant Pot accessory. <\/b>It does NOT come with a pressure cooker and cannot be used alone.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd3b Don\u2019t fill too full. <\/b>You cannot use the Air Fryer Lid if your cooking pot is above the Max Fill line.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd3b The cord is short, <\/b>so you\u2019ll have to have an outlet that is easily accessible. (This is a safety feature.) It\u2019s about the same length as the cord on the Instant Pot itself, but because it sits higher above the counter, it feels a little shorter. DO NOT use the Air Fryer Lid with an extension cord.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd3b The plug is a little weird.<\/b> (More on that below.) You\u2019ll have to unplug everything else if you\u2019re using an outlet that you share with a mixer or toaster oven. It\u2019s also pretty short.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd3b Sometimes difficult to turn foods. <\/b>When using the air fryer basket, the upper layer browns the food on top, while the lower layer browns food on the bottom. While you can turn food on the top of the tray easily, I found it difficult to remove the broil tray to turn the food on the bottom rack.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd3b <\/b>The stainless steel cooking pot the lid rests on becomes very hot <\/b>after air frying. You will need to use hot pads to remove the cooking pot, and give the pot time to cool after cooking before trying to put it away.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd3b No printed user manual. <\/b>The Air Fryer Lid only comes with a short Getting Started Guide. You have to visit the website for the complete Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid user manual<\/a>.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd3b No recipes are included. <\/b>The printed information doesn\u2019t come with any recipes, and the link in the online user guide doesn\u2019t refer you to any Air Frying time tables. (If you want to get started right away, try my Teriyaki Chicken Wings<\/a> or Pepperoni Pizza Pasta<\/a>.)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The MOST common question on my Instant Pot Duo Crisp review<\/a> was if the lid could be used on any model of Instant Pot. The Duo Crisp can\u2019t, but this new Air Fryer Lid works on most 6-quart models.<\/p>\n I love my Duo Crisp, and I\u2019m happy to say that the new Air Fryer Lid works just as well!<\/b><\/p>\n The Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid is comparable to the Instant Pot Duo Crisp lid in function, but sized down to fit on the 6-quart models<\/b>. (The Instant Pot Duo Crisp currently only comes in an 8-quart size.)<\/p>\n The Air Fryer Lid is shaped a little differently than the Duo Crisp lid. The Duo Crisp\u2019s controls are integrated into the face of the Duo Crisp, but the Air Fryer Lid has the controls on the top of the lid so it can work with several Instant Pot models.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Air Fryer Lid has a really different sort of plug, with the plug prongs under a thick plastic plug cover. The plug has a cover that takes up the space of both outlets so that you cannot have anything else plugged in at the same time.<\/p>\n This is a safety feature by Instant Pot<\/strong> to ensure you don\u2019t try to use your pressure cooker while air frying. (For instance, trying to saute and air fry at the same time.)<\/p>\n It is a little awkward to get used to at first, but it does ensure that your Instant Pot will be off while you\u2019re using the Air Fryer Lid.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Air Fryer Lid comes with six different pre-programmed settings.<\/strong><\/p>\n The user manual lists the following default times for the Air Fryer Lid’s preprogrammed buttons.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In general, I\u2019ve found the cook times in air fryer recipes to be very consistent with the times needed for the Air Fryer Lid.<\/p>\n (For some great air fryer recipes, check out these 50 Easy Air Fryer Recipes<\/a> and this round up of Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes<\/a>.)<\/p>\n For items that have NOT been pressure cooked, the manual provides a few very general suggestions for cooking times and temperatures:<\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n The Air Fryer Lid is 10.7 inches long, 11.6 inches wide, and 6.2 inches tall. When you add it to the height of an Instant Pot Duo, it sits approximately 18.7 inches from the counter.<\/p>\n The Air Fryer Lid weighs about 6 pounds. The heating element is 1500 watts and 120 V ~ 60 Hz.<\/p>\n To qualify for the limited 12-month warranty, you must register your product within 30 days to be eligible for warranty coverage.<\/p>\n In addition to the Air Fryer Lid itself, the package also contains the same two-level air fryer basket and broiling tray that the Duo Crisp has, sized down for 6 quart Instant Pot models.<\/p>\n Also like the Duo Crisp, the Air Fryer Lid has the gray protective pad that doubles as a storage cover.<\/p>\n Right after you turn on the Air Fryer Lid, press and hold the Time minus button [-] until the display indicates SOFF.<\/p>\n To turn the sound on again, simply press the Time plus button [+] button until the display shows S On.<\/p>\n Note: <\/b>You cannot turn off the sound while a cooking function is enabled.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Instant Pot recommends cleaning the Air Fryer Lid before first use. Just use a damp cloth to clean and wipe dry. Do not immerse in water or use an abrasive cleaner.<\/p>\n The lid only has one error code, \u201cLID\u201d. It means that it does not detect an inner pot or Instant Pot. In both cases, you need to check to ensure your Instant Pot has the stainless steel insert and then adjust the Air Fryer Lid until it fits properly.<\/p>\n Common troubleshooting issues are from smoke that can be from using oils with a low smoke point (such as flax seed oil), or by cooking with higher fat meats (such as bacon, sausage, or ground beef).<\/p>\n Detailed Troubleshooting tips and solutions can be found on page 23 of the online User Manual<\/a>.<\/p>\n To enter the Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid Giveaway, follow these simple steps:<\/p>\nPlus, one lucky Pressure Cooking Today reader will win a new Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid!<\/b><\/h3>\n
Overall Recommendation<\/b><\/h2>\n
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How to Use the Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid<\/b><\/h2>\n
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What Instant Pot Models Work with the Air Fryer Lid?<\/b><\/h2>\n
What You\u2019ll Love about the Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid<\/b><\/h2>\n
What You Should Know Before Buying the Air Fryer Lid by Instant Pot<\/b><\/h2>\n
How Does the Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid Compare to the Duo Crisp?<\/b><\/h2>\n
What’s with the Strange Plug?<\/b><\/h2>\n
How Can I Cook with the Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\n Setting<\/td>\n Default Time<\/td>\n Default Temperature<\/td>\n Temperature Range<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Air Fry<\/td>\n 20 minutes<\/td>\n 400\u00b0F<\/td>\n 300\u2013400\u00b0F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Roast<\/td>\n 40 minutes<\/td>\n 380\u00b0F<\/td>\n 250\u2013380\u00b0F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Broil<\/td>\n 10 minutes<\/td>\n 400\u00b0F<\/td>\n (no range allowed)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Bake<\/td>\n 30 minutes<\/td>\n 365\u00b0F<\/td>\n 180\u2013380\u00b0F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Reheat<\/td>\n 15 minutes<\/td>\n 280\u00b0F<\/td>\n 120\u2013360\u00b0F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Dehydrate<\/td>\n 6 hours<\/td>\n 125\u00b0F<\/td>\n 105\u2013165\u00b0F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Cook Time Suggestions<\/b><\/h3>\n
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\n Food<\/td>\n Air Fry Temperature<\/td>\n Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n French Fries (from frozen)<\/td>\n 400\u00b0F<\/td>\n 22 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Quartered Chicken<\/td>\n 400\u00b0F<\/td>\n 38 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Chicken Wings<\/td>\n 400\u00b0F<\/td>\n 19 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Carrots<\/td>\n 400\u00b0F<\/td>\n 8 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Asparagus<\/td>\n 400\u00b0F<\/td>\n 4 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n What Are the Specs for the Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid?<\/b><\/h2>\n
What Comes with the Air Fryer Lid?<\/b><\/h2>\n
How to Turn the Sound Off<\/b><\/h2>\n
How to Clean the Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid<\/b><\/h2>\n
Air Fryer Lid Error Codes and Troubleshooting<\/b><\/h2>\n
Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid Giveaway<\/b><\/h2>\n