I really like it so far, but my sense is I haven't scratched the surface of the possibilities.
Praise
Kitchen & Dining
Instant Vortex Pro 10QT Air Fryer
Large-Capacity Air Fryer
The Instant Vortex Pro earns solid marks from owners for cooking results and ease of use, tempered by a common plastic-smell break-in period and ongoing noise complaints.
10 mentions · 4 threadslast mention Apr 20257.7/ 10
ClearPick Score
Decent
Score informed by 10 owner mentions across 4 Reddit threads · see every quote ↓
6 positive3 mixed1 negative
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Large-Capacity Air Fryer
Instant Vortex Pro 10QT Air Fryer
$599.99 CAD est. on Amazon.ca
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Every mention, sourced
Real comments from Reddit, linked to the original thread. Nothing paraphrased.
This unit has the worst plastic smell I've ever encountered in an appliance and an airfryer. ... Sadly i love the unit , what it does---how it works--Sadly I don't like the smell.
Complaint
Why does the Instant Vortex Pro make so much noise (and yes, I've tried to figure out how to turn off the sound)?
Complaint
Yes, I've been making a variety of things and loving it. ... I expected this when I bought my Vortex Pro, and was disappointed to find a booklet similar to that provided with the InstantPot was not included.
Praise
But I love my Vortex. Been making mini pizzas in it and they are incredible, fast too!
Praise
And it works great as a toaster. You just have to tinker with times and temps because the air circulation doesn’t turn off so everything cooks faster.
Praise
The basket isn’t too bad to clean. ... It’s worth it.
Praise
Worked like a charm. The fresh air and sun does a lot.
Mention
Honestly I think it's a great product minus the fumes. Rotisserie is cool, toasting works, everything else air frier works.
Praise
I still like it and use it a lot. The biggest downside is because they’re trays with holes, you have to take the trays out to rotate or turn food and everything drips on the open door.
Complaint
✅ What Works
- Repeated praise for cooking results — described as "incredible" for foods like mini pizzas, with fast cook times
- The basket is reported as easy to clean, not a hassle owners dread
- Works well as a toaster substitute if you're willing to tweak times and temps for the always-on air circulation
⚠️ Worth Knowing
- Multiple owners report a strong plastic smell in the first days of use — several say running it empty outdoors in fresh air resolves it, but budget for a break-in period
- Noise is a recurring complaint, with no way to disable the sound according to at least one owner
- The tray design (holes for airflow) causes some spillage when rotating or turning food mid-cook — a minor but repeated annoyance
ClearPick Verdict
Owners on r/airfryer are **mostly happy with the Vortex Pro's cooking results**, with repeated praise for crisping performance, ease of cleaning, and use as a toaster substitute. The most common complaint is noise, and a subset of owners report **a strong plastic smell out of the box that eventually airs out** — a real break-in issue worth planning for, not a dealbreaker for most.