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  • 13-in-1 FUNCTIONALITY: Air Fryer, Pressure Cooker, Sauté, Slow Cook, Steam, Warm, Roast, Bake, Broil, Dehydrate, Yogurt, Sous Vide and Bread Proofing
  • THE INSTANT POT THAT AIR FRIES: From the makers of the best-selling Duo series comes a pressure cooker and air fryer combo, with removable air fryer cover.
  • EASY-TO-READ INSTRUCTIONS: The only multi-cooker with step-by-step cooking instructions on a large LCD display making cooking simple!
  • STAINLESS STEAL AIR FRYER COVER: We thought everything! Protective inner stainless steal cover keeps the air frying heating unit clean during pressure cooking.
  • WHISPER QUIET STEAM RELEASE: Featuring an advanced steam release technology for quietest steam release and a steam release button on Large LCD Panel, instructing the user that it is "ok to open lid".
  • EVENCRISP TECHNOLOGY: The included air fryer lid delivers all the crunch and tenderness of deep-frying with 95% less oil.
  • DISCOVER AMAZING RECIPES: Download our free Instant Pot app, so you can create quick new favorites and prepare delicious meals, available iOS and Android.

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No more switching lids! The Instant Pot® Duo Crisp™ with Ultimate Lid combines the best of smart pressure cooking with air frying, using a single lid for all cooking! This Duo Crisp is simple to use, with a large LCD display that includes status messages to guide you through cooking programs. The advanced steam release is simple, with a release button on the control panel and status messages letting you know when to open and close the lid. And it’s whisper quiet, with an advanced steam release design for a simpler venting experience. With 13 different cooking functions, you can pressure cook for fast, healthy meals or slow cook for deep flavor, and then air fry for the perfect crisp. The dishwasher-safe cooking pot makes cleanup simple.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, and cleanliness of the pressure cooker. For example, they mention it's easy to clean, makes meal prep easy, and convenient. Some are also satisfied with taste, and versatility. That said, opinions are mixed on heat, and value.

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3,889 customers mention3,364 positive525 negative

Customers like the quality of the pressure cooker. They mention it saves cooking time, produces perfect results every time, and works great as a pressure cooker and air fryer. It's a great kitchen appliance for anyone with a busy work schedule, and it can also be used as s slow cooker. The settings make it easy to achieve consistent results, and the Warm function keeps their food.

"...Three new preset buttons - cake, egg, sterilize. It also had the yogurt function which other IP do, but not some of the other makes...." Read more

"...The programmable settings make it easy to achieve consistent results, and the "Warm" function keeps my food ready to serve even if I get caught up..." Read more

"...Easy. Meatballs. Tamales. Artichokes. Corn on the cob. All quickly and (perhaps most significantly) very simple...." Read more

"...I was correct! She loves it. Uses it often. We live in different states but keep in contact often and always share Instapot meals! These are awesome!..." Read more

2,117 customers mention1,851 positive266 negative

Customers find the pressure cooker easy to use. They say it makes meal prep easy when working long hours, making dinner and other stuff really quick and easy. They also say it's very simple, convenient, and makes cooking for yourself again easy. Customers also mention that it cooks rice, short ribs, stews, and soups easily and with easy clean up. They appreciate the plenty of online support for recipes.

"...I've only had it a few days, but overall satisfied and plenty of online support for recipes and helping you decide the post PC for your needs...." Read more

"...Weeknight dinners are now a breeze, and I can enjoy flavorful, slow-cooked dishes without spending hours in the kitchen...." Read more

"...Corn on the cob. All quickly and (perhaps most significantly) very simple. And there's just a single pot to scrub at the end!..." Read more

"...These are awesome! So simple to use. I have used mine since day 1 of receiving it. No looking back...." Read more

968 customers mention931 positive37 negative

Customers appreciate the versatility of the pressure cooker. They say the different functions make cooking so convenient, and it has so many functions that they can clear the appliance garage. They like that it can be used for a variety of purposes, including fast and slow cooking. They also appreciate the useful features and capabilities. Overall, customers say it replaces a lot of single appliances and cooks everyday meals in an easy way.

"...First and foremost, the versatility of this Instant Pot is unmatched. With its 9-in-1 functionality, it covers a wide range of cooking needs...." Read more

"...No looking back. I am retired but it’s still so convenient to cook a roast in 20 minutes and have it turn out more tender than it ever has after 4..." Read more

"...and versatility: It takes up no space on the stove, and can be used on any level surface anywhere the power cord can reach, so if your cooking a..." Read more

"...It is slightly wider so it is more suited to for whole chickens, more air fryer foods etc. Only one lid - awesome!..." Read more

900 customers mention849 positive51 negative

Customers are satisfied with the taste of the pressure cooker. They mention that it produces full-flavored meals, and is easy to use. They also say that it's best for making anything soupy or stewy, and has opened up a world of culinary possibilities. Customers also appreciate the robust collection of recipes through the complimentary app.

"...make it virtually impossible to make mistakes, ensuring a worry-free cooking experience...." Read more

"...Seriously. Delicious, perfectly cooked barbecue ribs—enough to feed at least eight people—ready in about an hour...." Read more

"...This produced a very nice and tender stew.Suggestions to Instant Brands:..." Read more

"...vegetables, not that I am a vegetarian, but the benefits of steamed vegetables are enormous! Yes!..." Read more

712 customers mention613 positive99 negative

Customers like the cleanliness of the pressure cooker. They mention that it is easy to clean, wipes clean, and is dishwasher safe, which saves cleanup time.

"...and put on the trivet when making a whole chicken and it makes trivet clean-up easier. I bought an IP plain glass lid for slow cooker & yogurt mode...." Read more

"...about adverse effects from non-stick coatings away, and is easily cleanable with worrying too much about damage...." Read more

"...can also put everything but the base in the dishwasher so clean-up is super easy and fast...." Read more

"...It’s dishwasher safe, as is the pressure lid attachment (although I hand wash mine)...." Read more

562 customers mention335 positive227 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the pressure cooker. Some mention that the price is definitely worth it, and the different functions make cooking convenient. They say it's a good investment for the cooking needs of one or two people. However, others say it’s an expensive toy and not worth it.

"...No deductible, no hidden fees, no shipping, transferable. PPC has 60 day money back/replacement...." Read more

"The worst rice cooker ever. But everything else works great" Read more

"...It was a good price. And you know, it can make like 2 gallons of yogurt or porridge or something, so...great...whatever...." Read more

"...is that thy KNOW it's a weak link, they know it will be annoying & dysfunctional, & yet they seem to not want to invest just a wee bit of new..." Read more

528 customers mention303 positive225 negative

Customers are mixed about the heat of the pressure cooker. Some mention that it works like a charm, it cooks food very well and makes it very delicious, and it's efficient cooking, saving time and energy. However, others say that it'll not get past preheating mode, the slow cooker feature will not get beyond preheated mode, and the saute feature doesn't stay hot enough long enough.

"...I also use the rice cooker function about once per week and it cooks rice perfectly...." Read more

"...Higher sauté temp. As it is, it's barely hot enough to sear anything.Oh, and get yourself a steamer basket...." Read more

"Super awesome for cooking almost everything. I am still alive, and it has not exploded. Don't know why people say they explode. Mine is fine." Read more

"...It excels at all I have done so far, except the sous vide setting is painfully slow in heating...." Read more

442 customers mention54 positive388 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the pressure cooker. They mention that the yogurt setting does not work properly, the slow cooker simply doesn't work, and the machine started malfunctioning. Some customers also say that the unit has responsiveness issues almost immediately and that they are unable to use all the features.

"...I have enough clutter in my kitchen drawers, and it is too easy to misplace parts or accessories that are stored separately...." Read more

"Sadly it was a Warehouse second and stopped working, some button functions were not operational. I love how it cooks!..." Read more

"After using the duo crisp with ultimate lid ONE TIME, the machine started malfunctioning saying "close lid" when the lid was properly closed and..." Read more

"...of cutting an injection-molding die for this part, & utterly failed to make it stay on...." Read more

Why I bought the Instant Pot IP-DUO Plus60 9-in-1 Multi-Functional Pressure Cooker, 6 Qt
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Why I bought the Instant Pot IP-DUO Plus60 9-in-1 Multi-Functional Pressure Cooker, 6 Qt
Instant Pot IP-DUO Plus60 9-in-1 Multi-Functional Pressure Cooker, 6 Qt - I've wanted a PC for a long time and have done a lot of research. I was originally leaning towards the PPCXL because that's what my cousin has, but I did some more research and ended with this one, waiting until the Duo Plus came out. So, since I'm the 4th reviewer, here's some of the thought process I went through in deciding to get the DUO Plus and also some thoughts on the IP vs the PPCXL and also other considerations on accessories, size, etc. So far, I've only had it a few days, but overall satisfied and plenty of online support for recipes and helping you decide the post PC for your needs.**Why I went with the Instant Pot (IP) duo60 Plus -Three new preset buttons - cake, egg, sterilize. It also had the yogurt function which other IP do, but not some of the other makes.Large LCD Screen with Digital DisplayMute button for those beeps in the night when cooking yogurt etc.Plus / Minus button for both time and pressureKeep Warm Selector can be selected to on or off at anytime.Delay start of 24 hours and keep warm for 10 hours.Lid rest (right or left side)**Why I went with IP vs PPCXL -Food Grade 304 (15/8) stainless steel pot vs stainless steel with teflon coating. I felt I could scrub and treat the pot however I wanted and not worry about scratching and what utensils to not use. Yes, you can buy a replacement inner pot for a Teflon pot, but after I spend $100+ I really don't think I should have to buy a replacement inner pot. Some of the FB group users are fine with the Teflon pot, but there are also a lot of complaints, so it might be in the handling, but every Teflon pan I ever had eventually got tossed out because of the coating coming off.IP came with some of the accessories you pay for on the PPCXL. It had the trivet with handles, condensation collector, Rice Paddle & spoon and a couple intro guides/cookbooks.Free shipping for IP. PPCXL site wanted $29.99Buttons weren't quite clear on PPCXL site so it made me think they were hiding lack of selection on preset buttons. Also, confusing on what you were buying - regular PPC or PPCXL. A lot of their verbiage refers to PPCXL, but not necessarily when you go select your items for your shopping cart.Yogurt Button - The IP has this and the PPCXL doesn't. The IP allows you to bring the milk to 185 in the IP, cool to 120 (I will be using the quick cool method in the sink) and then put in yogurt mode for incubation (8-12 hours). The PPCXL doesn't have this and you wrap it and put it in the oven.Warranty on IP is 1 year and I went with the Square Trade Warranty for 4 years for an additional $14.37. No deductible, no hidden fees, no shipping, transferable. PPC has 60 day money back/replacement. After that up to one year you have to pay $24.99 for shipping. Their extended warranty if $15 for 3 years.Slow Cooker Mode had a low, medium and high heat button.IP has a + and - sign to increase or decrease the time. Others you have to select a preset and keep pressing to increase, you can't decrease time.Overall ratings - IP 4.7 and PPCXL 4.1. I read through a lot of comments by verified buyers and the PPC owners seemed a lot more upset with customer service. I looked through a lot of Reviewers who do this for a living or at least blog and they leaned towards the IP.I messaged with the PPCXL people online and you can tell they've been coached for answers knowing what their down faults are and not really answering the question or referencing what you know is a negative.There are more IPs on the market and most recipes are geared towards it from a "preset button" perspective.IP has a left and right handle that will hold your lid tilted.I belong to a Pressure Cooker group - there are a lot of complaints about other manufacturer's instructions, quick start guide, etc. Lots of issues with lids locking, not pressurizing etc and I really don't see this for the Instant Pot family of PCs.**Sizing -I measured my crock pot which was 6 quart, so that's what I ordered. It's an OK size for 2 people, but since you can only fill it 2/3 full when cooking under pressure you should take that into consideration. I figure on a roast, I will do the meat first, then veggies. The 6 quart will hold four pint canning jars for sterilization.**Accessories -What else to buy? I got the OXO Good Grips steamer with extendable handle and a pack of 3-IP Rings color coded (dark for savory meats, orange for desserts and I will use the clear for yogurt). I had read they were dishwasher safe, but not 100% as they might keep flavors.On my next order I'm looking at 2 cookbooks (IP Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook for $9 and IP Obsession for $12). There are plenty of Facebook Group pages you can join for recipes too and online reviewers. Just type in what you are making followed by "in a pressure cooker" or "in an IP". I'm also buying IP Silicone Mitts for easy removal of a hot pot since I will be making yogurt ($10).The only negative of the Instant Pot is you can't get a 10 quart and if I had a REALLY big family that would be the only reason, but basedon the above, I would probably just buy a 2nd Instant Pot.I hope this is helpful. I did a lot of research and felt the need to share it. I will update this as I use it and get additional questions.8/9/2017 update - I've been using my IP for a few months now. I use my steamer basket and trivet a lot. I make a "bowl" out of heavy duty foil and put on the trivet when making a whole chicken and it makes trivet clean-up easier. I bought an IP plain glass lid for slow cooker & yogurt mode. I don't use my extra rings cause I use my plain lid for yogurt, so no use to swap rings. I didn't get the silicone mitts. I realized I didn't need them. My inner pot doesn't get that hot on yogurt mode. I like the 2 cookbooks. I use Bar Keeper Friend to clean the pot. Still really happy with my IP-DUO Plus 60. I'm part of a FB PC group and I don't see complaints on the IP. Very happy with my purchase.12/29/2017 update - So on Black Friday I bought the 3 qt Instant Pot because I felt like I need to have twins. It's a great size and great forsides and especially my 2 quart of yogurt I make at least weekly, so it doesn't tie up my 6 qt IP. We winter in FL and I was able to "sneak" the6 qt into the truck and now I have the 3 qt here too. I made an entire Thanksgiving dinner for Christmas (Irma got in our way last month repairing) in the 2 pots. In future years, I'll prob just bring the 3 qt cause it fits better in my cabinets in the mobile home.
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Instant Pot IP-DUO Plus60 9-in-1 Multi-Functional Pressure Cooker, 6 Qt - I've wanted a PC for a long time and have done a lot of research. I was originally leaning towards the PPCXL because that's what my cousin has, but I did some more research and ended with this one, waiting until the Duo Plus came out. So, since I'm the 4th reviewer, here's some of the thought process I went through in deciding to get the DUO Plus and also some thoughts on the IP vs the PPCXL and also other considerations on accessories, size, etc. So far, I've only had it a few days, but overall satisfied and plenty of online support for recipes and helping you decide the post PC for your needs.

**Why I went with the Instant Pot (IP) duo60 Plus -
Three new preset buttons - cake, egg, sterilize. It also had the yogurt function which other IP do, but not some of the other makes.
Large LCD Screen with Digital Display
Mute button for those beeps in the night when cooking yogurt etc.
Plus / Minus button for both time and pressure
Keep Warm Selector can be selected to on or off at anytime.
Delay start of 24 hours and keep warm for 10 hours.
Lid rest (right or left side)

**Why I went with IP vs PPCXL -
Food Grade 304 (15/8) stainless steel pot vs stainless steel with teflon coating. I felt I could scrub and treat the pot however I wanted and not worry about scratching and what utensils to not use. Yes, you can buy a replacement inner pot for a Teflon pot, but after I spend $100+ I really don't think I should have to buy a replacement inner pot. Some of the FB group users are fine with the Teflon pot, but there are also a lot of complaints, so it might be in the handling, but every Teflon pan I ever had eventually got tossed out because of the coating coming off.
IP came with some of the accessories you pay for on the PPCXL. It had the trivet with handles, condensation collector, Rice Paddle & spoon and a couple intro guides/cookbooks.
Free shipping for IP. PPCXL site wanted $29.99
Buttons weren't quite clear on PPCXL site so it made me think they were hiding lack of selection on preset buttons. Also, confusing on what you were buying - regular PPC or PPCXL. A lot of their verbiage refers to PPCXL, but not necessarily when you go select your items for your shopping cart.
Yogurt Button - The IP has this and the PPCXL doesn't. The IP allows you to bring the milk to 185 in the IP, cool to 120 (I will be using the quick cool method in the sink) and then put in yogurt mode for incubation (8-12 hours). The PPCXL doesn't have this and you wrap it and put it in the oven.
Warranty on IP is 1 year and I went with the Square Trade Warranty for 4 years for an additional $14.37. No deductible, no hidden fees, no shipping, transferable. PPC has 60 day money back/replacement. After that up to one year you have to pay $24.99 for shipping. Their extended warranty if $15 for 3 years.
Slow Cooker Mode had a low, medium and high heat button.
IP has a + and - sign to increase or decrease the time. Others you have to select a preset and keep pressing to increase, you can't decrease time.
Overall ratings - IP 4.7 and PPCXL 4.1. I read through a lot of comments by verified buyers and the PPC owners seemed a lot more upset with customer service. I looked through a lot of Reviewers who do this for a living or at least blog and they leaned towards the IP.
I messaged with the PPCXL people online and you can tell they've been coached for answers knowing what their down faults are and not really answering the question or referencing what you know is a negative.
There are more IPs on the market and most recipes are geared towards it from a "preset button" perspective.
IP has a left and right handle that will hold your lid tilted.
I belong to a Pressure Cooker group - there are a lot of complaints about other manufacturer's instructions, quick start guide, etc. Lots of issues with lids locking, not pressurizing etc and I really don't see this for the Instant Pot family of PCs.

**Sizing -
I measured my crock pot which was 6 quart, so that's what I ordered. It's an OK size for 2 people, but since you can only fill it 2/3 full when cooking under pressure you should take that into consideration. I figure on a roast, I will do the meat first, then veggies. The 6 quart will hold four pint canning jars for sterilization.

**Accessories -
What else to buy? I got the OXO Good Grips steamer with extendable handle and a pack of 3-IP Rings color coded (dark for savory meats, orange for desserts and I will use the clear for yogurt). I had read they were dishwasher safe, but not 100% as they might keep flavors.

On my next order I'm looking at 2 cookbooks (IP Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook for $9 and IP Obsession for $12). There are plenty of Facebook Group pages you can join for recipes too and online reviewers. Just type in what you are making followed by "in a pressure cooker" or "in an IP". I'm also buying IP Silicone Mitts for easy removal of a hot pot since I will be making yogurt ($10).

The only negative of the Instant Pot is you can't get a 10 quart and if I had a REALLY big family that would be the only reason, but based
on the above, I would probably just buy a 2nd Instant Pot.

I hope this is helpful. I did a lot of research and felt the need to share it. I will update this as I use it and get additional questions.

8/9/2017 update - I've been using my IP for a few months now. I use my steamer basket and trivet a lot. I make a "bowl" out of heavy duty foil and put on the trivet when making a whole chicken and it makes trivet clean-up easier. I bought an IP plain glass lid for slow cooker & yogurt mode. I don't use my extra rings cause I use my plain lid for yogurt, so no use to swap rings. I didn't get the silicone mitts. I realized I didn't need them. My inner pot doesn't get that hot on yogurt mode. I like the 2 cookbooks. I use Bar Keeper Friend to clean the pot. Still really happy with my IP-DUO Plus 60. I'm part of a FB PC group and I don't see complaints on the IP. Very happy with my purchase.

12/29/2017 update - So on Black Friday I bought the 3 qt Instant Pot because I felt like I need to have twins. It's a great size and great for
sides and especially my 2 quart of yogurt I make at least weekly, so it doesn't tie up my 6 qt IP. We winter in FL and I was able to "sneak" the
6 qt into the truck and now I have the 3 qt here too. I made an entire Thanksgiving dinner for Christmas (Irma got in our way last month repairing) in the 2 pots. In future years, I'll prob just bring the 3 qt cause it fits better in my cabinets in the mobile home.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One lid
Reviewed in Canada on August 15, 2023
This instant pot blows my ninja out of the water! It is a gem in my kitchen. I love the fact it automatically sets itself and releases the steam . I absolutely love it! It air fries beautifully and even crisping . Very happy with my purchase.
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