7 Simple Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What can you use the Instant Pot air fryer lid for? ›

This lid fits onto your Instant Pot's base, turning it into a mini convection oven that can air fry, roast, bake, broil, reheat and dehydrate.

An Instant Pot is an electric pressure cooker and “multicooker,” while an air fryer is a countertop convection over that essentially “fries” your food with super hot air and a little (optional) oil.

Here are a couple of questions I frequently get asked about my Duo Crisp, its air fryer settings, and what is and isn't possible with this ingenious small kitchen appliance. Do I need to preheat the Instant Pot air fryer before using it? No, but you can if you want to.

From there, it functions much like other Instant air fryers: you can set the timer and temperature (the maximum heat is 400°F). Once you press start, the air fryer will begin preheating the unit.

You can cook food from fresh or frozen. You can also use the air fryer lid to broil food directly in the inner pot i.e. without using a basket, which is akin to broiling the food in the oven.

All parts of the Instant Pot® with the exception of the cooker base are dishwasher safe. This includes the stainless steel inner pot, the lid, the sealing ring, and the steam rack.

For those short on space, the Ninja Max XL offers better performance, but is again more expensive. And, if you're interested in a multicooker, the Instant Pot Duo is better at air frying, smaller, and cheaper. You won't go wrong with any of these models though.

An Instant Pot does have more functionality (like sautéing, pressure cooking, slow cooking, and acts as a rice cooker, steamer, and warmer!) than a slow cooker, but if you don't plan to use all of its extra functions and just prefer the simplicity of a slow-cooker, then you might prefer a Crock-Pot.

The difference between the Instant Pot and air fryer is the way they cook. Instant Pot uses pressure cooking method to make food faster and easier, while air fryer uses hot air method to make oil-free and healthier food.

Is it worth buying an Instant Pot? Yes, we do think an Instant Pot is worth it, particularly for pressure cooking. There's a reason it's one of the most popular kitchen appliances out there.

Do you leave the vent open on Instant Pot when slow cooking? ›

Another tip, taken from an Instant Pot Facebook group, is to open the valve all the way on your Instant Pot lid when slow cooking. This allows some moisture and steam to release and keeps the Instant Pot from overcooking your slow cooker recipes.

Leave the basket in so that it can get nice and hot so it will toast or sear your food. Press start or preheat.

The Instant Pot® tempered glass lid seals in heat, steam, and flavor, and lets you keep an eye on your dish when steaming, slow cooking, and warming. With modern stainless-steel accents, this lid is also perfect for serving.

To cook something, you need to use the provided basket inside your Instant Pot to hold the food that you want to air fry. Then, you plug in the air fryer lid, and place it on top of the Instant Pot. From there, you can set the temperature, timer, and more.