Quick Summary
Instant Brands Vortex 6 Plus is a 5.7L air fryer for quicker, crispier everyday cooking with six useful functions and hot air cooking that uses far less oil.
What This Product Is Used For
The Instant Brands Vortex 6 Plus is a 6 in 1 air fryer designed for air frying, baking, roasting, grilling, dehydrating and reheating food at home. It gives you a more flexible way to cook snacks, side dishes and meals without relying on a conventional oven for every job.
Compared with a standard oven, this air fryer is more focused on fast countertop cooking, especially when you want crispy chips, chicken wings, roasted food or reheated leftovers without heating a larger oven space. Users choose it over simpler options because it combines multiple cooking functions, a 5.7L capacity and EverCrisp hot air technology in one compact appliance.
Who This Product Is Best Suited To
This is best suited to anyone who wants crisp results with less oil, cooks regular family meals, reheats leftovers often, or wants one appliance that can handle more than basic air frying. It also suits users who prefer simple dial controls, practical reminders while cooking and an easy clean design after everyday use.
Key Benefits at a Glance
• 6 in 1 cooking gives you a simple way to air fry, bake, roast, grill, dehydrate and reheat
• EverCrisp technology circulates hot air for crispy results with little or no oil
• 5.7L capacity gives reliable space for snacks, sides and larger portions
• Smart dial controls make time and temperature adjustment quick and easy
• Shake and turn reminder helps you cook food more evenly
• Fingerprint resistant stainless steel housing keeps the worktop looking tidy
• Dishwasher safe removable tray makes cleaning simpler after use
Pros and Cons
Pros
• Gives crispy food with far less oil than traditional frying
• Six cooking functions make it more versatile than a basic air fryer
• Large 5.7L capacity is useful for family portions and side dishes
• Smart dial controls help reduce guesswork during cooking
Cons
• It still needs worktop space due to the 5.7L capacity
• Food may need turning or shaking for the crispiest result
Real World Performance and Day to Day Use
In daily use, the Instant Brands Vortex 6 Plus is built around convenience, crisp texture and flexible cooking. Its EverCrisp technology circulates hot air around the food, helping create a crispy finish with much less oil than traditional frying. The 5.7L basket gives enough space for up to 1.8 kg of chicken or 1 kg of chips, which makes it practical for more than just small snacks.
The adjustable smart dial controls make it easier to set the time and temperature without overcomplicating the process. The shake and turn reminder is useful because it tackles one of the biggest air fryer worries, uneven cooking. Cleaning is also less of a concern because the coated fryer basket is easy to clean and the removable inner tray is dishwasher safe.
Choose this if you want a versatile air fryer with generous capacity, six cooking options and easier cleaning.
Skip this if you only need a very small air fryer for occasional single portions.
Why We Like This Product
The YPC Team likes this because it gives users a practical way to cook crispy favourites with less oil while still offering enough flexibility for baking, roasting, grilling, dehydrating and reheating. It helps avoid the common buyer mistake of choosing an air fryer that only handles basic frying. It also helps reduce regret by offering a 5.7L capacity, so you are less likely to outgrow it quickly.
Comparisons With Similar Systems
Compared with basic air fryer
Better when you want six cooking functions instead of simple air frying only
Alternative better when you only need the smallest possible appliance for occasional use
Compared with oven cooking
Better when you want quick countertop cooking for chips, chicken wings, snacks and reheating
Alternative better when you need to cook very large trays or multiple dishes at once
Compared with deep fat fryer
Better when you want crispy results using far less oil
Alternative better when you specifically want traditional deep fried cooking
Alternatives Worth Considering
Compact air fryer
Dual basket air fryer
Traditional oven
Deep fat fryer
Mini oven
Tips for Getting the Best Performance
Use the shake and turn reminder when cooking chips, wings or similar foods so the hot air reaches more surfaces.
Avoid overcrowding the basket if you want the crispiest finish.
Use the correct function for the food, such as reheat for leftovers or dehydrate for fruit and meat.
Clean the basket and removable tray after use to help maintain performance.
Place it on a stable worktop with enough space around the appliance during cooking.
Full Technical Specification
Brand
Instant Brands
Model
Vortex 6 Plus
Product Type
Air fryer
Capacity
5.7L
Functions
Air fry, bake, roast, grill, dehydrate, reheat
Power
1700W
Cooking Technology
EverCrisp hot air circulation
Oil Use
Up to 95% less oil
Controls
Fully adjustable smart dial controls
Reminder Function
Shake and turn reminder
Housing
Fingerprint resistant stainless steel
Basket
Coated easy clean fryer basket
Removable Tray
Dishwasher safe
Food Capacity
1.8 kg chicken
Chips Capacity
1 kg chips
Buyer’s Guide
Buy this if you want easier crispy cooking with less oil, six functions and a larger 5.7L capacity
Do not buy this if a smaller, simpler air fryer would be better for your space and cooking habits
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Instant Brands Vortex 6 Plus used for?
Instant Brands Vortex 6 Plus is used for air frying, baking, roasting, grilling, dehydrating and reheating food.
Does the Instant Brands Vortex 6 Plus use less oil?
Instant Brands Vortex 6 Plus uses up to 95% less oil, making it a practical choice for crisp food with fewer calories from oil.
How large is the Instant Brands Vortex 6 Plus?
The air fryer has a 5.7L capacity, with space for up to 1.8 kg of chicken or 1 kg of chips.
What does EverCrisp technology do?
EverCrisp technology circulates hot air around the food to help create a crispy finish without needing traditional deep frying.
Is the Instant Brands Vortex 6 Plus easy to control?
Instant Brands Vortex 6 Plus has fully adjustable smart dial controls, allowing you to set the time and temperature quickly.
Does this air fryer remind you to turn food?
The air fryer includes a shake and turn function that reminds you to turn food during cooking for a crispier result.
Is the Instant Brands Vortex 6 Plus easy to clean?
Instant Brands Vortex 6 Plus has an easy clean coated fryer basket and a removable inner tray that is dishwasher safe.
Can this air fryer reheat leftovers?
The air fryer includes a reheat function, making it useful for warming up food from the previous evening.
