Elite Platinum EAF-1506D 3.5 Quart Digital vs Instant Pot 140-4002-01

Too big to have on my counter from day to day. It looks exactly like the hair blow dryers we used in the 50's and 60's. In fact, I would not be surprised if the design was taken from one.

-The inside tracks where you remote the tray scratch really easily and within 2 weeks looked not so great. It's aesthetic so it's not a big deal but still kind of annoying. -It's a BIG countertop appliance- make sure you really think about the measurements and how you need some space around the back/sides/tops for venting. I only have so much counter space and this definitely earns its keep, but you gotta be ready to commit to something this large

My only complaint thus far is the sticking to the non stick basket and pan but the parchment paper liners solve that issue. It does take a lot of counter space and has suction cups on the bottom which for me is a nuisance but I understand why they would have them for more safety. With the burger next time we will cook for less time it was moist and well done on the inside and they did taste good. We were able to do 4 burgers at a time, have since purchased a shelf accessory to add a second layer to put more burgers on at the same time

luving it UPDATE: not happy with the bottom "drip pan" losing its non stick coating after only a half dozen or so uses/washings only using liquid dish soap, water and soft sponge!

While the machine is better than just frying in oil or the oven, I have to use a higher temp along with usually 4-8 minutes longer depending on what is in and how thick. Cleanup isn’t that easy for the 2 I received (one was replaced under warranty as it had even worse problems with heating). Eventually I can get it clean but I spend over 15 minutes sometimes depending on what I cook. The “non-stick” coating scrapes off around the bottom of the basket and the top edges of the lower chamber

Like, the kind of hot where you're afraid to leave the room for fear your kitchen will catch on fire. Annoyingly, the machine has vents on multiple sides, but if you air fry or roast, ALL the hot air comes out in a concentrated column that shoots straight up. With the Vortex fryer, the hot air shoots straight BACK, meaning it expels into your wall or backsplash. So if you only have space in your kitchen under cabinets, be aware

Then I breaded up some 1" thick pork chops and they came out great. So much better than all other attempts at oven baking either one of the two. It is easy to clean and use. Just set the time and temp

The oven looks very good and it is very easy to clean there are 3 reason why I give this item 4 and not 5 stars 1) I wish the screen to select the option was a little smaller to make the inside slightly more roomy 2) you have to adjust the baking to lower temps as it seems to be very powerful 3) the manual 🤦🏻‍♀️ is missing a lot of good informations that you will have to end up finding on you tube or Google. The machine performs well though. I heard Instant pot has a great costumer service and by comparing all the other reviews I’ll rather deal with point number 1-2 and 3 rather than exploded front door, melted components and failure to function appropriately. I hope this review will help someone to make their mind

The fryer basket sits in a removable basket and both are easy to clean. The mozz sticks oozed a little on to the baskets and after it cooled to the touch just simply wiped it clean with a damp paper towel.

The basket design is awesome because it lets the air circulate and gets everything really crispy without having to shake it all the time. It is also easier to clean. I made some chicken wings (the ultimate test) and they came out so crispy and delicious without having to shake them at all. Things that are awesome about this machine: I can see in with the light and window The basket lets me spread out the food for better browning It cooks really fast If I had any cons it would be that the machine is large

You can get a lot of cooking ideas from FB groups once you figure out the correct times. There is a slight learning curve to that part but once you get it food comes out terrific. We did have a problem with the inner pan scratching but we called up the company and they sent a new pan right away. Other than that this airfryer is awesome

Third, the manual doesn't really seem to have correct cooking times. To be fair, my George Foreman Grill isn't perfect on that score either. I used it once, so Im not returning it right away, and will write more, if, as and when my thoughts change, including if I decide to return it.

Love the air fryer - okay if it was oil based it would be better tasting, but for health reasons I went with the Elite Platinum Air fryer and am very happy. Shrimp, wings, sweet potato fries, regular fries, onion rings, and mozzarella sticks are the items that I've made so far. All came out very good and used a teaspoon or two of oil only (for fries at least) to get things crispy. Easy to use, easy to clean, and quick to cook, were the main reasons that this outperforms the oven

We eat more chicken and fish without the fat and get them as crispy as we want. I have lost more than fifty pounds, my husband has lost forty, and this machine was a huge help. For us it was worth the investment for our health and convenience and for the energy it saves. Remember this machine cooks approximately 25% faster than your oven