What is Looria?Sign up

Pressure Cooker

Instant Pot 113-0043-01 vs Instant Pot 140-3082-01

Instant Pot 113-0043-01

Instant Pot 113-0043-01

138 reviews

View Product Details

Instant Pot 140-3082-01

Instant Pot 140-3082-01

103 reviews

View Product Details

Great space-saving design

Very versatile with many cooking options

Well-made and sturdy construction

Can replace multiple appliances with one unit

Great for quick and easy cooking

Clean interface

Two trays are perfect for cooking for one to four people

Dependable

Can be used as an alternative to deep fryers

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 easy to clean near fan and heating element

Some users have experienced plastic smells and tastes

Tray may not stay in place when pouring food out

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 140-3082-01 air fryer receives mixed reviews. While some users praise its easy and quick cooking abilities, others have experienced issues with plastic smells and tastes, difficulty with the tray, and concerns about the non-stick coating containing BPA. However, many users appreciate the unit's clean interface and cooking quality. Some recommend lowering the temperature and cooking time when using the air fryer mode. The two trays are perfect for cooking for one to four people. Despite some issues, many users find the Instant Pot 140-3082-01 to be a dependable and useful kitchen gadget.

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

Great for individuals, couples, or small families

Generally: Lower temperature by 25°F and set cooking time to 80% of the middle of the recommended cooking time for conventional oven instructions when cooking using air fryer mode. This usually gets you in the ballpark, but with a minute or two to go, you might have to stop it or add time. I've been using that method from the beginning, and it has served me well.

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

A hot mess of a small appliance

Took up a lot of space on the counter. I love my InstantPot, but this thing was used 3 times and returned. Even if the dial worked, I don’t think I could have justified keeping it.

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

Simple setup, easy to use, and can sit right on your counter and not take up much room. I love how this is so much healthier because it uses little to no oil. My kids favorite thing is how fast it completes everything. Our favorite items have preset controls so it starts with just a touch of a button

instanthome.com

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

Wha!!! The!! Heck!!!!

Place it back again still says “open” clearly this machine is defective or just a POS! Call up Amazon and bam a new next day and when a label to return the old one. Thank you for that! Well on to the new one exactly like my previous one. Well can you guess what happened?!??!!!! The same damn thing!!!! What the Heck!!!! I mean come on who makes this up and makes this crap. Two machine doing the same thing a simple fix?! Well I think not

Nonstick Surface

Don't waste your money.

The pressure cooker works fine. It was better once I learned that the quick release lock cannot be engaged while the lid is on the cooker. The saute function works fine, as long as you stir the food to keep it from sticking on the hot spots. The air fryer basket is very poorly designed: if you use both levels, you cannot turn food over on the bottom tier without removing the top rack, and the top rack is designed to spill its contents all over the counter when it is removed

Good size, nice design, easy clean-up

The basket and cooking tray are easy to clean and the non-stick coating is working well - some said the the non-stick coating is coming off, I did not see this my unit either. I did note that the results are much better if you use olive oil cooking spray on the food before frying. This is especially noticeable on breaded food such as chicken fingers. I took one star off because it comes with a terse, abbreviated guide, or manual

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

Fryer has some issues.

Problem 4: The basket becomes very difficult to open and close once the unit gets hot. It sticks when the basket is closed and doesn't seem to want to close once open. I almost burned myself opening the basket. This problem goes away once the fryer/basket cools

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 love that this one has a window

- Pillsbury cornbread rolls (they actually have instructions on the package for cooking in an air fryer which is what gave me the idea)

QUICK QUESTION!

Got an opinion on a product you've used?
If so, we want to hear from you! Write an authentic longevity review about the product and share your experience with our community. You'll have the chance to win a $100 gift card.

You might also like

More Alternatives

Instant Pot Duo Mini 3-Quart

Instant Pot Duo Mini 3-Quart

Instant Pot Duo 6-Quart

Instant Pot Duo 6-Quart

Instant Pot Max 6Qt.

Instant Pot Max 6Qt.

Instant Pot 140-0021-01

Instant Pot 140-0021-01

Instant Pot DUO60 7-in-1 6 Quart

Instant Pot DUO60 7-in-1 6 Quart

Instant Pot Duo Plus 6 Quart

Instant Pot Duo Plus 6 Quart

More Alternatives