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Instant Vortex Plus 6-Quart with ClearCook + OdorErase Model 140-3089-01
Ever opened the drawer three times to check on salmon? This model fixes that. America’s Test Kitchen’s winner is the plain Instant Vortex Plus 6-Quart; this ClearCook + OdorErase version is its upgrade pick, praised for the viewing window, simple control panel and odor filtering. Food Network also names the Vortex Plus 6-quart its best overall after testing more than two dozen models.
The trade-off is a preheat. Instant runs a short warm-up before cooking, and Shop TODAY marked it down as the only fryer in its lineup that had to preheat, even though it baked that test’s best-looking cookies. Top heat is 400°F, and at 15.4 inches it’s the deepest basket fryer here, so measure the counter first.
What works
- Window plus interior light: check doneness without pulling the drawer
- Built-in OdorErase filters for cooking smells
- Six functions, including broil and dehydrate
- Dishwasher-safe nonstick basket and trays
What doesn’t
- Preheat step adds a few minutes
- Maxes out at 400°F
- 15.4 inches deep
Skip it if speed matters most
The preheat and the 400°F ceiling make it a little slower off the line. The Cosori TurboBlaze reaches 450°F. Want ATK’s winner without the window? Search for the standard Instant Vortex Plus 6-Quart.
| Capacity | 6 qt; Instant says up to six portions |
|---|---|
| Heat & power | 95–400°F, 1,700 W |
| Footprint | 15.4" D × 11.8" W × 13" H |
| Cleanup | Nonstick basket and trays, dishwasher-safe |
| Best for | Cooks who check food often, open-plan kitchens |
| Worth it? | Yes, if the window and odor filter matter to you. If not, the TurboBlaze is the better buy. |