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Instant Pot 113-0043-01 vs Instant Pot 140-0021-01

Instant Pot 113-0043-01

Instant Pot 113-0043-01

138 reviews

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Instant Pot 140-0021-01

Instant Pot 140-0021-01

181 reviews

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#7 most mentioned brand

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Consumer Reports · Best Multi-Cookers of 2022

#7 most mentioned brand

Reddit · r/cooking

Great space-saving design

Very versatile with many cooking options

Well-made and sturdy construction

Can replace multiple appliances with one unit

Great performance in every mode, including pressure cooker, air fryer, and sous vide

Versatile appliance with multiple functions

Easy to use and of excellent quality material

Complete for immediate use with good amount of accessories

Pressure cooks dry beans fast and works great for rice

Not ideal for specific functions such as sous vide and air frying

Some users report issues with the non-stick coating on the air fryer basket

Instruction manual is criticized by some users for being poor

Not all recipes found online are compatible with this specific model

Some users have had issues with the air frying basket coating peeling

Some users have found the air frying area to be too small

Verdict

The reviews for Instant Pot 113-0043-01 are mixed, with some users finding it versatile and well-made, while others criticize its performance in specific functions such as sous vide and air frying. Some users also mention issues with the non-stick coating on the air fryer basket. However, many users appreciate the space-saving design and the ability to replace multiple appliances with one unit. The instruction manual is criticized by some users for being poor. Overall, the Instant Pot 113-0043-01 seems to be a decent option for those looking for a multi-functional appliance, but it may not excel in every function.

Verdict

Overall, the Instant Pot 140-0021-01 has received mixed reviews. Some users have had issues with the air frying basket coating peeling, while others have found the air frying area to be too small. Some users have also found the device to be less time-saving than expected, while others have praised its versatility and ease of use. The pressure cooker and air fryer functions have received positive feedback, while some users have noted that the companion app struggles to be relevant. The device has also received some complaints about dents and chipped components upon delivery. However, many users have found the device to be of excellent quality and complete for immediate use, and some have even purchased it as a gift for others.

Reviews by Topic

Our analysis shows how reviewers feel about different topics. Please note these are not full reviews.

Cooking Time

Good for the home cook, professionals should stay away

My initial impressions are Instant Pot is of slightly higher quality even if they look made at the same manufacturing plant. The finish seems better, the parts seem more solid, and the interactive interface seems more robust. I preferred the astetics of the Ninjas interface, but that's not nearly as important as cooking. The Instant Pot reminds you to when turn your food- a nice feature so you don't have to watch the clock

Good for the home cook, professionals should stay away

My initial impressions are Instant Pot is of slightly higher quality even if they look made at the same manufacturing plant. The finish seems better, the parts seem more solid, and the interactive interface seems more robust. I preferred the astetics of the Ninjas interface, but that's not nearly as important as cooking. The Instant Pot reminds you to when turn your food- a nice feature so you don't have to watch the clock

Size

Pretty decent, but not excellent

The air fryer option was the reason I decided to go for it. Now, there is a problem - the separate air fryer lid needs to be kept somewhere, and that, in my kitchen, is a problem. As an air fryer, it is not bad, but it is a smaller one and size is a huge thing for air fryers, so that the air can circulate correctly. It does fit under the cabinets with the lid on, but it gets to be a pain if you need to open it to turn the food

Pretty decent, but not excellent

The air fryer option was the reason I decided to go for it. Now, there is a problem - the separate air fryer lid needs to be kept somewhere, and that, in my kitchen, is a problem. As an air fryer, it is not bad, but it is a smaller one and size is a huge thing for air fryers, so that the air can circulate correctly. It does fit under the cabinets with the lid on, but it gets to be a pain if you need to open it to turn the food

Health Benefits

Makes cooking LARGE portions a breeze and super quick too!!

I am currently on the Autoimmune Protocol which means I have to cook everything that I eat. I can’t eat out or eat any processed food; if I do it makes me ill :( It’s great for health, but it’s really difficult to do when you’re struggling with your health and are always fatigued and not feeling well. This InstantPot has made my life so much easier. I’m able to cook large meals so much quicker which is great for meal prepping

My husband talked me into buying the Instant Pot and I'm glad he did. He needs to be on a special diet because of health issues and this allows me to cook meals without the added fat of frying . It is also faster and much healthier and the food tastes more like real food. The pressure cooker and steam features are my favorites so far

Frying Basket

Cooks well but fry basket is a waste

.or so I thought. Using nothing but Dawn dish soap and sponge, could not get the fry basket clean

Love this product

Also, the air fryer basket is quite small to lay out food on a single layer. I’ve been using the roasting tray to add more food to the quantity that is being fried. But then it’s a pain to turn the food when set up in multi layer mode because the roasting tray doesn’t come with a handle (because it’s hot) to remove it to get to the bottom layer of food. So rather than frying a whole batch of something you will most likely have to go in cycles

Temperature

Don't expect it to do all things well

Put my Anova in to cook the meal. Update: Sous Vide poor temp control is on me. I have an Anova and thought this would work without the lid. Nope

Great Functions and Space-saver

Su Vide button on Insta Pot (Take 1)- I tried cooking without the lid, because that’s usually how Sou Vide works- open bath. I forgot that it takes some time to come up to temp. (130F for 3 hours was my goal). It took about half an hour for the Insta Pot to come up to temp and start the clock for 3 hours

Baking

I Replaced 3 cooker with this Instant Pot

They told me I had to put the cake ingredients in an over safe pan and use the rack provided in the instant pot yet I didn’t have any thing to use that was cake size or round to use. This is not advertised and no video examples online but a lot of people have had the same cake experiences. This is the only reason for the four stars. Overall I am super pleased and recommended

I have plans. to try to bake bread and make yogurt too. There are so many things to do and it makes it fun. Super awesome!!!! [This review was collected as part of a promotion

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