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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
VortexVortex PlusVersaZone

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

nzauukushk (not sold)

Air fryer brands in United Kingdom

Instant is #6 of 7, best rated first.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1NinjaUnited States9/10ExcellentMid-range
2PhilipsNetherlands8/10GoodMid-range
3BrevilleAustralia7/10GoodPremium
4CosoriUnited States7/10GoodBudget
5TefalFrance7/10GoodMid-range
6InstantCanada7/10GoodMid-range
7De'LonghiItaly6.5/10MixedPremium

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.