Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 (6 Qt)
The original, most-reviewed pressure cooker on the market — simple, reliable, and endlessly documented online.

The Duo Crisp adds a second, dedicated air-fryer lid to the familiar Instant Pot base, giving you true pressure cooking and true air frying (not just a warm-air setting) from a single pot. Swap lids depending on whether you want a fall-apart braise or a crispy finish. The most functions of any pick here: pressure cook, air fry, roast, bake, broil, dehydrate, slow cook, sauté, steam, sous vide, and warm.
Best for: Versatility · Pressure cook + air fry in one · Families
Day to day, the Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer 11-in-1 (6 Qt) scores 4/5 on ease of use and 5/5 on performance in our category comparison — running at 1500W, a 6 qt capacity, serving about 6. The standout is true pressure cooking and true air frying, not a hybrid compromise, and dishwasher-safe parts keep cleanup mostly hands-off. Durability lands at 4/5, which lines up with its 1 year warranty.
Buy the Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer 11-in-1 (6 Qt) if you fit the Versatility, Pressure cook + air fry in one, Families profile — that's where its 4/5 value score really pays off. Skip it if two lids take more storage space, or if heavier and bulkier than the base duo would bother you day to day.
Compared to the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 (6 Qt), the Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer 11-in-1 (6 Qt) runs about $70 more than it and trades some value-for-money score for it (4/5 vs 5/5). If most trusted and reviewed pressure cooker ever made matters more to you than true pressure cooking and true air frying, not a hybrid compromise, the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 (6 Qt) is the one to check next.
At $149.95, the Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer 11-in-1 (6 Qt) is 2nd cheapest of the 3 multi cookers we list — right at the $149.95 median for the category. Stepping down to the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 (6 Qt) saves $70; stepping up to the Ninja HyperHeat Pressure Cooker (6.5 Qt) costs $20.04 more.
| Product | Price | Rating | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 (6 Qt) | $79.95 | 4.7★ | 6 qt |
| Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer 11-in-1 (6 Qt) (this page) | $149.95 | 4.6★ | 6 qt |
| Ninja HyperHeat Pressure Cooker (6.5 Qt) | $169.99 | 4.7★ | 6.5 qt |
Prices are from our last catalog check and move around on Amazon; ranking is across the 3 multi cookers in the Kantan Prep catalog, not the whole market.
| Capacity | 6 qt |
|---|---|
| Serves | 6 |
| Material | Stainless steel / ceramic-coated inner pot |
| Wattage | 1500 |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Dimensions (in) | 13.6 x 13.0 x 13.7 |
| Weight (lbs) | 16.5 |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Controls | digital |
| Presets | 11 |
| Temp range (°F) | 105–400 |
| Timer | 24 hr delay start |
| Functions | Pressure cook, Air fry, Roast, Bake, Broil, Dehydrate, Slow cook, Sauté, Steam, Sous vide, Warmer |
| Included | Air-fry basket, Steam rack, Protective pad |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| BPA-free | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Noise | Medium |
| Power | Corded electric |
| Footprint | Large |
As of our last check it was priced around $149.95 (down from $169.95) on Amazon. That makes it the 2nd cheapest of the 3 multi cookers in our catalog, level with the $149.95 category median. Amazon prices change often, so confirm the current price before buying.
Best for: Versatility, Pressure cook + air fry in one, Families. If that profile doesn't fit, the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 (6 Qt) covers similar ground for $70 less.
It sits at the $149.95 median for the 3 multi cookers we list. At a 4/5 value-for-money score in our comparison, it's one of the stronger picks in its price range — the main tradeoff to weigh is two lids take more storage space.
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The original, most-reviewed pressure cooker on the market — simple, reliable, and endlessly documented online.
Ninja's newest pressure cooker — faster HyperHeat pressurizing and built-in sous vide, in a sleeker dial interface.