Instant Vortex Mini Air Fryer Review

The Instant Vortex Mini Air Fryer is a stylish air fryer from the Instant Pot brand.

This air fryer features 4-in-1 functions and EvenCrisp technology that allows you to prepare and enjoy delicious meals.

It is a sleek and compact air fryer designed for an individual, couple, or student.

The 2-quart air fryer can air fry meals quickly, producing crispy, and tender delicacies every time.

The Instant Vortex mini air fryer has a capacity of 2 quarts, adequate for 1 or 2 people.

Instant Vortex Mini Air Fryer Specifications

The key specifications of the Instant Vortex 4-in-1 Mini air fryer are as follows:

Type	Basket air fryer
Dimensions	9 by 11 by 12 inches
Weight	7.28 pounds
Capacity	2 quarts
Material	Plastic
Color	Black, aqua, red, and white are available.
Max Temperature	400°F
Wattage	1300
Cord Length	35 inches
Related Products	Instant Vortex, Instant Vortex Plus, Instant Vortex Pro, and Instant Vortex VersaZone.

Pros

• Modern design
• Compact and lightweight
• One-touch smart programs
• Preheat, add, and turn food prompts
• Easy cleaning with dishwasher-safe parts
• Simple to use
• 4 Color options

Cons

• Limited cooking capacity for mid-size and large families

Features of the Instant Vortex 2 Quart Compact Air Fryer

The main features of the Instant Vortex Mini air fryer include:

Design

The Instant Vortex 4 in 1 mini air fryer has a simple modern design.

It is made using quality plastic material. There are 4 color options namely black, aqua, red, and white.

This small air fryer features an air fryer basket and a cooking tray (crisper tray) with controls at the top.

The mini air fryer has a small compact design allowing it to fit in small spaces.

Its design allows it to be comfortably used on a countertop, in a bedroom, or in a small kitchen.

You only need a stable, flat surface that is heat resistant.

Control Panel

The Instant Vortex 2-quart air fryer is a digital air fryer with smart programs.

Its control panel is located on the top surface of the air fryer.

The digital controller has a display that indicates the cooking time, temperature, and the 4 cooking functions.

On the control, you’ll also find the start and cancel options and a dial.

The dial adjusts the temperature and cooking time when rotated.

You only need to press the respective buttons and turn the dial to adjust the readings.

This dial also wakes the display when pressed.

Aside from the dial, the controls are activated through touch.

This mini air fryer has a cooking temperature range of 120 to 400°F.

This temperature is adequate to prepare appetizers, veggies, and baked goods.

The Instant Vortex 4 in 1 mini air fryer has safety features to keep you and your family safe when cooking.

It has auto-off and overheat protection.

Air Fryer Basket

Instant Vortex Mini air fryer has a 2-quart capacity air fryer basket.

The 2-quart air fryer capacity can accommodate half a bag of fries or 6 pieces of wings.

This size air fryer is small, suitable for 1 or 2 people.

Larger families can use it to supplement larger air fryers to prepare appetizers and snacks.  

The air fryer basket is non-stick and BPA-free.

However, it is NOT dishwasher-safe. You’ll need to handwash the air fryer basket.

Only the cooking tray is dishwasher safe

The non-stick properties of the air fryer basket and cooking tray help to prevent food from sticking to the air fryer.

Cooking Functions

The Instant Vortex 2-quart air fryer has 4 cooking functions.

These functions give you the option to prepare food in a variety of ways while avoiding dry food from the air fryer.

The cooking functions include:

Air Fry

It allows you to prepare meals using advanced airflow technology that gives a crispy and golden finish.

The default temperature and time for this cooking function are 12 minutes and 400 °F respectively.

This can be adjusted using the dial.

Bake

The bake function enables you to make delicious treats and desserts.

Its default time and temperature on the Instant Vortex 2 quart is 30 minutes and 330 °F.

You can adjust the baking time up to 1 hour and the temperature to its maximum of 400 °F.  

Roast

The roast function prepares food at a higher temperature and shorter time when compared to air fry.

It facilitates the cooking of beef and poultry sections.

The default time and temperature when selected are 18 minutes and 380 °F respectively.

Reheat

You can quickly reheat food using this Instant Vortex 4-in-1 air fryer.

When you touch the reheat program, the air fryer defaults to a temperature of 280 °F and 10 mins reheat time.

These can be easily adjusted depending on what food you’re reheating.

Instant Vortex Mini Vs Dash Compact Mini Air Fryer

These two air fryers have some similarities.

One, they have the same capacity of 2 quarts and fall in the small-size air fryer category.

The differences are in the mode of operation, size,  and cooking functions.

Instant Vortex mini is a digital air fryer with 4 in1 functionality.

The Dash Compact mini is manual and only has the air fry function that you can also use to reheat food.

Another major difference is the cooking time range.

The Instant Vortex mini offers a longer cooking time range of up to 60 minutes.

Dash Compact mini can only be set up to 30 minutes but can be extended.

Here’s a table showing the features of these two mini air fryers.

	Instant Vortex Mini Air Fryer	Dash Compact Mini Air Fryer
Capacity	2 quarts	2 quarts
Size	9″D x 11″W x 12″H	10.2″D x 8.1″W x 11.4″H
Number of functions	4	2
Functions	Air Fry, Reheat, Roast & Bake.	Air Fry & Reheat
Control	Digital	Manual
Time Range	0-60 minutes	0-30 minutes
Maximum temperature	400°F	400°F

Is the Instant Vortex Mini Air Fryer Worth it?

The Instant Vortex Mini is a stylish and simple-to-use air fryer.

It’s a 2-quart capacity air fryer that allows you to prepare meals quickly.

This size air fryer is great for individuals who need to prepare a handful of meals and treats.

The Instant Vortex Mini air fryer is affordable, easy to use, clean, and maintain.

It is a worthy buy if you’re looking to enjoy delicious meals quickly in the comfort of your space.

This air fryer is also great for beginners in air frying. The appliance offers step by step guide when using it to guarantee great results.

You are provided with prompts to preheat, add and turn food for that perfect crisp.  

If you’re looking for an air fryer with a larger capacity, consider the Instant Vortex or the Instant Vortex Pro air fryers.

Check out all the Instant Vortex Air Fryer Models here.