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Instant · Air fryer

Instant

Good7/10

Maker of the Instant Pot multicooker and Vortex air fryers, sold to Centre Lane Partners out of a 2023 bankruptcy.

Founded: 2009
From: Canada
HQ: Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
Owned by: Centre Lane Partners (2023)
Made in: China
Also sold as: Instant Pot, Instant Brands, Instant Vortex

www.instantpot.com

Air fryer

Good7/10Mid-range

Instant's Vortex air fryers are well liked for good performance and viewing windows. Support has been less certain since the 2023 bankruptcy and sale.

Good at

Vortex range offers ClearCook viewing windows
Good value multi-function models
Dual-basket VersaZone models

Weak at

Company went through bankruptcy and new ownership in 2023
Support and parts are less certain

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

In New Zealand: Stocked mainly through Briscoes.

VortexVortex PlusVersaZone

Best for: Budget buyers who want a window to watch food cook

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Air fryer brands

Instant is #6 of 8, best rated first.

#	Brand	Rating	Price
1	NinjaUnited States	9/10Excellent	Mid-range
2	PhilipsNetherlands	8/10Good	Mid-range
3	BrevilleAustralia	7/10Good	Premium
4	CosoriUnited States	7/10Good	Budget
5	TefalFrance	7/10Good	Mid-range
6	InstantCanada	7/10Good	Mid-range
7	De'LonghiItaly	6.5/10Mixed	Premium
8	Kmart AnkoAustralia	5/10Mixed	Budget

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.