8 Qt. Instant Pot

[Matilda]

Does anyone have/use one of these? We're interested in getting one, but would like some "hands-on" comments.
Worthwhile. Dependable, customer support helpful, easy clean-up. Any other 2 cents?

Thanks for any help.

Instant Pot® Duo™ 8-quart Multi-Use Pressure Cooker, V5

 

[GadgetGuy]

I don't have that one. But I have the Ninja Foodie.

 

[MaximumSam]

Not sure if I have the six quart or eight quart, but I love mine. It's extremely easy to use. Cleanup is mostly easy, except for the release valve which is tough to clean and picks up funky odors of previous meals. Not sure it really affects the food, though. I've never needed any customer support, so can't answer that. I have only used it as a pressure cooker and a rice cooker, and both were great.

 

[GadgetGuy]

I've yet to use the Ninja Foodi as a rice cooker, since I already have a separate rice cooker.

 

[GadgetGuy]

The Instant Pot now has the air frier, but it can be bought as an opton.

 

[JAS_OH1]

The Instant Pot now has the air frier, but it can be bought as an opton.

Someone else on here posted that the air fryer option is not recommended.

Everyone I know who has an Instant Pot (people off the forum as well) love them. I do not own one and probably won't get one because I have entirely too much time on my hands!

 

[GadgetGuy]

Mine came with the air frier already featured with it. It's great because after a whole chicken is pressure cooked, to finish it & give it that distinctive browned look, the air frier does a fantastic job of it!