Air Fryers
Ninja AF101 Air Fryer
$89.99 $99.99
The best all-around air fryer under $100 — even crisping, dishwasher-safe parts, dead simple.
Air Fryers
Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer (4 qt)
$79.99 $99.95
From the makers of the Instant Pot, the Vortex Plus is the most foolproof option here. Controls are dead simple, it heats fast, and the EvenCrisp airflow does a genuinely good job on frozen foods. Great if you want to open the box and start cooking with zero learning curve.
Best for: Beginners · Frozen foods · Small kitchens
How it scores
Ease of use5/5
Performance4/5
Durability4/5
Easy to clean5/5
Value for money4/5
Pros & cons
- Intuitive controls
- Quick preheat
- Reliable brand
- Easy-clean basket
- Fewer functions than the COSORI
- No basket light
In depth
Day to day, the Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer (4 qt) scores 5/5 on ease of use and 4/5 on performance in our category comparison — running at 1500W, a 4 qt capacity, serving about 2–3. The standout is intuitive controls, 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 Vortex Plus Air Fryer (4 qt) if you fit the Beginners, Frozen foods, Small kitchens profile — that's where its 4/5 value score really pays off. Skip it if fewer functions than the cosori, or if no basket light would bother you day to day.
Compared to the Ninja AF101 Air Fryer, the Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer (4 qt) runs about $10 less than it and trades some value-for-money score for it (4/5 vs 5/5). If even cooking matters more to you than intuitive controls, the Ninja AF101 Air Fryer is the one to check next.
Where it sits in Air Fryers
At $79.99, the Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer (4 qt) is the cheapest of the 3 air fryers we list — 11% below the $89.99 median for the category. The next step up we list is the Ninja AF101 Air Fryer, $10 more.
| Product | Price | Rating | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer (4 qt) (this page) | $79.99 | 4.6★ | 4 qt |
| Ninja AF101 Air Fryer | $89.99 | 4.7★ | 4 qt |
| COSORI Pro Gen 2 Air Fryer (5.8 qt) | $99.99 | 4.7★ | 5.8 qt |
Prices are from our last catalog check and move around on Amazon; ranking is across the 3 air fryers in the Kantan Prep catalog, not the whole market.
Full specifications
| Capacity | 4 qt |
|---|---|
| Serves | 2–3 |
| Material | Plastic / non-stick basket |
| Wattage | 1500 |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Dimensions (in) | 11.0 x 11.0 x 12.7 |
| Weight (lbs) | 8.6 |
| Color | Black |
| Controls | touch |
| Presets | 6 |
| Temp range (°F) | 95–400 |
| Timer | 60 min |
| Functions | Air fry, Roast, Bake, Reheat |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| BPA-free | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Noise | Low |
| Power | Corded electric |
| Footprint | Medium |
Common questions
How much does the Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer (4 qt) cost?
As of our last check it was priced around $79.99 (down from $99.95) on Amazon. That makes it the cheapest of the 3 air fryers in our catalog, 11% below the $89.99 category median. Amazon prices change often, so confirm the current price before buying.
Who is the Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer (4 qt) best for?
Best for: Beginners, Frozen foods, Small kitchens.
Is the Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer (4 qt) worth the price?
It sits 11% below the $89.99 median for the 3 air fryers 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 fewer functions than the cosori.
📖 Want the full rundown? Read our Air Fryers buying guide.
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