35+ Instant Pot Air Fryer Recipes (Duo Crisp, Lid, Vortex Oven)

By Ann Fabrizio
| Published: February 4, 2021
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We have a collection of Instant Pot Air Fryer recipes for each design to keep your meals healthy and crispy, including dishes for Air Fryer Lid and basket, Duo Crisp + Air Fryer model and the Instant Pot Vortex Oven. From crispy fries to whole chicken and fritters, with plenty of air-fried inspiration.

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ABOUT AIR FRYERS
INSTANT POT AIR FRYER LID
INTSTANT POT® DUO CRISP™ + AIR FRYER
INSTANT POT VORTEX AIR FRYER OVEN
INSTANT POT AIR FRYER RECIPES (LID + BASKET)
INSTANT POT DUO CRISP + AIR FRYER RECIPES
INSTANT POT AIR FYER OVEN RECIPES (VORTEX)
INSTANT POT AIR FRYER FAQS

ABOUT AIR FRYERS

Anything fried tastes better but is not necessarily healthier. Air fryers have given many households the option to make delicious fried comfort food with less guilt. While the foods are still able to be crispy, they aren’t submerged in a bath of oil. Air fryers use less oil (if any) and rely on the circulation of high heat similar to a convection oven.

Air fryers are more versatile too. In addition to cooking fried foods like french fries, fritters, and falafels, air frying also lets you grill a steak, roast a chicken or vegetables, bake a pizza or potatoes or meatloaf, dehydrate fruit, or crisp up some veggie chips.

The design of air fryers has significantly evolved in recent years. While more options are great, a consumer can get lost in the decision-making process. Instant Pot has a great line offering different models of air fryers to meet different needs.

INSTANT POT AIR FRYER LID

The Air Fryer Lid turns your existing Instant Pot into an air fryer enabling you to Air Fry, Broil, Bake, Roast, Reheat, & Dehydrate food. This air fryer is great if you have a regular Instant Pot already as the lid comes separately along with an air fryer basket that goes inside the pot.

A lot of Instant Pot veterans are excited about the Air Fryer Lid. You can pressure cook in the Instant Pot, then switch the lid to the Air Fryer Lid to broil or crisp up the food. The hassle of transferring dishes to broil in the oven are long gone with this new accessory. Or you can insert the basket and make crispy chicken wings just with the Air Fryer function.

Please note that Air Fryer Lid is only compatible with stainless steel inner pots and NOT compatible with ceramic inner pots. Air Fryer Lid is NOT compatible with the following models: Smart WiFi 60, Smart Bluetooth, Duo Evo Plus 60, Duo SV 60 or Max 60 nor is it interchangeable with other pressure cookers brands. Before purchasing check the model you currently own.

INTSTANT POT^® DUO CRISP™ + AIR FRYER

This is an 8-quart Instant Pot + oven + air fryer lid all in one box! Great if you want to upgrade to a newer, bigger model and get the air fryer, roasting, dehydrating (11 in total) functionalities as well as pressure cooking. If you are on the market for a pressure cooker, you can buy the 2-in-1 Instant Pot Duo Crisp Air Fryer & Pressure Cooker here.

Most recipes designed for the Instant Pot Air Fryer lid can be made in the Duo Crisp, just consider that the pot is a bit bigger as it’s an 8-quart IP (hence you can make more!). Instant Pot Duo Crisp Pressure Cooker & Airfryer Review

INSTANT POT VORTEX AIR FRYER OVEN

This is a stand-alone oven and air fryer in one appliance. It’s a great option when you want to cook a small batch without heating a whole oven or house. There are trays that stack so that you can air fry a larger amount than the traditional basket style air fryer.

We’ve reviewed the Air Fryer Vortex Oven here.

Air Fryer Cookbooks:

Air Fryer Revolution: 100 Crispy, Healthy, Fast & Fresh Recipes by Urvashi Pitre

The Essential Air Fryer Cookbook for Two: Perfectly Portioned Recipes for Healthier Fried Favor by Gina Kleinworth

INSTANT POT AIR FRYER RECIPES (LID + BASKET)

Here are the Instant Pot air fryer recipes that will require the use of an air fryer basket inside the pressure cooker pot and the air fryer lid. If you already have an Instant Pot, you can purchase a separate Air Fryer lid that comes with a basket to go inside the pot. This is a great option for a 6-quart Instant Pot model.

All of these recipes can be made in the Instant Pod Duo Crisp + Air Fryer model as it comes with a basket and a lid.

APPLE FRITTERS WITH BROWN BUTTER GLAZE

Made with fresh apples and an easy batter, the fritters are baked in the air fryer until the edges are crispy and golden, then drizzled with a brown butter glaze while still warm. Recipe from Wine A Little Cook A Lot.

INSTANT POT AIR FRYER PUMPKIN BISCUITS

AIR FRYER CHICKEN TENDERS

Say bye-bye to grease with these Air Fryer Chicken Tenders! Made with a simple dredge, these tenders are just as crispy as their deep-fried counterparts. They’re bound to be a hit at your table for kids and adults alike. Recipe Jo Cooks.

AIR FRYER KALE CHIPS

Churn out a batch of these deliciously crispy kale chips in just 5 minutes. Season simply with salt or one of our tasty seasoning combinations. **Recipe from Live Eat Learn .**

GARLIC PARMESAN AIR FRYER FRENCH FRIES

The perfect crunch without the guilt! Parmesan and garlic seasoning give these fries five-star flavor. This recipe is so easy and delicious you’ll want to make it often. Recipe from Barbara Bakes.

CRISPY AIR FRYER CAULIFLOWER

MARINATED AIR FRYER VEGETABLES

These Marinated Air Fryer Vegetables are a great flavorful and healthy side dish. Easy and quick to prep, they are a great way to get a bit of goodness on your plate in a tasty way. Recipe from My Forking Life.

AIR FRIED PICKLES

AIR FRYER CINNAMON ROLLS

If you have an air fryer and a package of store-bought cinnamon rolls, then you’re ready to have a sweet, hot breakfast on the table for your crew in six minutes flat! Recipe from Whimsical September.

AIR FRYER CURLY ZUCCHINI FRIES

Spiralized zucchini fries make a fantastic side dish or appetizer. It’s a fun twist on zucchini that will leave you reaching for one more bite. Plus the air fryer allows you to crisp up the batter without deep frying in oil. Recipe from Adventures of A Nurse.

AIR FRYER BRUSSELS SPROUTS

This brussels sprouts recipe only requires four ingredients that you can customize to your liking. The pancetta and balsamic vinegar just complete the dish. Recipe from Enjoy Clean Eating.

INSTANT POT CRISPY PORK BELLY

INSTANT POT POT ROAST
(WITH AIR FRYER LID)

Pot Roast is great on its own, but browning it with the air fryer lid at the end makes it crazy delicious. Recipe from A Pinch of Healthy.

AIR FRYER STEAKS

AIR FRYER TWISTED BACON

Bacon comes out with a perfect crisp, but also has just the right amount of softness in the curls. This new trend is definitely a fun way to make bacon, and now we can share how it’s done in the air fryer. Recipe from Air Frying Foodie.

AIR FRYER POTATOES AND SAUSAGE

Air fyer potatoes and sausage — A one-pot dinner that everyone is sure to love without needing an oven. Serve with honey mustard, dijon mustard, ketchup or BBQ sauce for dipping. Recipe from The Country Cook.

AIR FRYER FROZEN POT STICKERS

Are one of the easiest Asian foods to make at home because you are letting the air fryer do all the work. Pre-purchasing frozen allows you to just toss them directly into the air fryer. Recipe from Candian Cooking Adventures.

AIR FRYER CHICKEN FAJITAS

AIR FRYER DONUTS

Air Fryer Donuts made from scratch with yeast dough taste like the real deal. Better than baked and less fat than deep-fried! Recipe from Plated Cravings.

AIR FRYER PORK CHOPS

INSTANT POT DUO CRISP + AIR FRYER RECIPES

Here you will find recipes developed specifically for Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer model, however, you can make many of these in the regular Instant Pot + additional Air Fryer lid or oven roast finish.

INSTANT POT WHOLE CHICKEN & POTATOES

Instant Pot Herb Garlic Roast Chicken & Potatoes (Duo Crisp & Classic)

The best part about Instant Pot Duo Crisp is that you can pressure cook and air fry or roast in the same pot. How does a whole chicken with crispy skin & potatoes with herb and garlic butter sound? Get the recipe here.

INSTANT POT BBQ PORK RIBS

Instant Pot Pork Ribs With BBQ Sauce — Learn how to make easy, tender and delicious BBQ pork ribs using the classic Instant Pot or the Duo Crisp + Air Fryer model. No grilling finish option is also provided! Serve with your favorite sides for a finger-lickin’ meal or as a game night potluck dish. **Get the recipe here.**

DUO CRISP AIR FRYER CHICKEN WINGS

Air fryer chicken wings with Instant Pot Duo Crisp recipe

Making chicken wings in your Instant Pot Air Fryer produces the crispiest chicken wings and better than making them in the oven! Recipe from Paint The Kitchen Red.

PULLED INSTANT POT BBQ CHICKEN

BBQ pulled pork with Instant Pot Duo Crisp recipe — This Instant Pot BBQ chicken is perfect for game days or your next meal prep. You can make everything from sandwiches and nachos to loaded fries or spuds. The possibilities are limitless. Recipe from Kinda Healthy Recipes.

INSTANT POT BANG BANG CHICKEN

Crazy good, crispy, crunchy, and insanely easy to make in the Instant Pot using the air fryer lid. Recipe from Foodies Terminal.

CHEESY BEEF AND RICE CASSEROLE

Instant Pot duo crisp cheesy beef rice casserole recipe — When you made a quick meal in the pressure cooker and all you need is to melt some cheese. There’s no need to heat up the whole house with the oven, just switch your lids. Recipe from Instant Pot Official.

INSTANT POT DUO CRISP SWEET POTATO FRIES

You don’t have to wait to go to a restaurant to get sweet crispy potato fries with your burger. Making it at home in less time and energy than going out. Recipe from Fiesty Tapas.

INSTANT POT DUO CRISP + AIR FRYER – CARAMEL APPLE CAKE

INSTANT POT AIR FYER OVEN RECIPES (VORTEX)

These are the recipes for the standing Instant Pot Air Fryer Oven Vortex model.

INSTANT VORTEX WHOLE ROTISSERIE CHICKEN

A whole rotisserie chicken is now possible at home. Easily! Don’t let the accessories intimidate you! Recipe from Meal Plan Addict.

AIR FRYER TORNADO POTATOES

INSTANT VORTEX AIRFRYER BEEF JERKY

Jerky is so expensive to buy in the stores. So try making it at home for less this weekend to have as a yummy snack. Recipe from Vortex Recipes.

HOMEMADE BLUEBERRY HAND PIES WITH AIR FRYER VORTEX

AIR FRYER, HOMEMADE BLUEBERRY HAND PIES — These are so easy to make, and they are absolutely fabulous to eat. Great work, for afternoon coffee break and snack. Pack them in the kid’s lunchbox for school days. **Recipe from Fork To Spoon.** PS. This recipe will work in any Air Fryer Basket or Oven Model (Ninja Food, IP Vortex, Instant Pot Crisp Lid, and Mealthy Lid).

INSTANT VORTEX AIR FRYER MEATBALLS

Love cooking spaghetti in your Instant Pot? Well, this little trick makes it easy to create awesome meatballs in no time using your Vortex Fryer! Recipe from Everything Air Fryer.

AIR FRYER BAKED POTATO

You could make these in the oven, but why heat up the whole kitchen for two potatoes? Recipe from Instant Pot Cooking.

AIR FRYER OREOS

One of the most popular items at State Fairs is deep-fried Oreos. Now you can have them anytime at homemade in your Instant Vortex Plus or Instant Omni air fryer. Recipe from Instant Pot Cooking.

INSTANT VORTEX PLES ROTISSERIE ROAST BEEF

A seasoned and solid rod skewered beef that spins slowly around roasting. The skewer continuously spins at low-speed cooking every inch of your roast keeping it juicy and adds so much flavor to the meat. Recipe from Sparkles to Sprinkles.

INSTANT POT AIR FRYER FAQS

How does an air fryer work?

How to use an Instant Pot air fryer?

The food is placed inside a heat-proof basket of the air fyer. The lid or the top section has a heating mechanism and a fan. The machine circulates hot air around the food, which produces a convection effect that cooks and browns the exterior of the food without the use of oil.

This depends on the type of air fryer. Instant Pot has a basket + air fryer crisp lid version or a stand-alone oven air-fryer. Both have adjustable temperatures and time with the technology of circulating hot air evenly around the food.

To use the Instant Pot with an air fryer lid, simply place the air fryer basket inside the main body and add the food, without overcrowding the basket too much. One to two layers of food are optimal for best browning. You can coat or spray the food in a little oil for better crispiness but this is not essential.

Place the air fryer lid on top and set the temperature (usually 200-204 C / 392-399 F) and the time and press Start. The air fryer lid will take a few minutes to heat up and then the hot air circulation will begin. You can open the air fryer lid halfway through to stir, flip or rotate the food in the basket for even cooking.

How to clean an Instant Pot Air Fryer?

Lid: Wipe the Air Fryer Lid with a soft, damp cloth or sponge to remove any residue. Never rinse the lid under the tap. Wash the accessories in your dishwasher or by hand.

Basket: You can use a dishwasher, but hand-washing with soapy water and a cloth or paper towel would be better to extend the life of the piece.

Vortex oven: Cover the bottom tray with foil for easier cleanup. The other trays can be washed by hand or dishwasher. But wash the door which is detachable by hand.

What can you cook in an instant pot air fryer?

Any food that you can normally cook by deep-frying, shallow frying or roasting, can be done in the Instant Pot air fyer. Think chicken wings, chicken nuggets or tenders, fries, bacon, crispy potatoes and Brussels sprouts, salmon, shrimp, fried pickles, apple fritters, ribs.

You can use it to brown the top of one-pot casseroles or melt cheese over food in your Instant Pot. Another use is dehydrating foods such as sliced fruit or beef jerky.

Instant pot vs air fryer?

The Instant Pot is a multi-cooker that can saute, pressure cook, slow cook, make yogurt, cook rice and steam. It can do a lot but it can’t brown or make your food crispy! Air fryers can cook many foods while also browning and giving them crispy texture but you can’t make a soup or stew in them.

The choice comes down to what you cook most often and the benefits of getting one or the other. Both can help you make comfort foods or takeout favorites at home. Air fryers are great for healthier eating but so is the Instant Pot. Most people end up getting both or going for the ultimate one-stop package of Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer, which can do all of the above.If you already own an Instant Pot, getting a separate Air Fryer lid that comes with a basket might be a good option.

How to make french fries in an Instant Pot air fryer?

Toss the raw potato fries with a little oil and salt in a medium bowl. Working in batches, put the fries in an even layer in the air fryer basket with no overlapping or only a few crossing over each other. Air fry at 392°F/200°C for 13 to 15 minutes.Turning them halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.

How to dehydrate in an Instant Pot air fryer?

Use the dehydrate function on the Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid for 7 hours at 135 degrees F / 57 C.

How long to cook chicken nuggets in an air fryer?

From Fresh: Air Fry at 380°F/193°C for 6 minutes. Flip chicken pieces to the other side. Increase air fryer temperature to 400°F/205°C and cook for 4 more minutes, or until crisp and cooked through.
From Frozen: Air Fry at 400°F/205°C for 8 minutes. Flip the nuggets over and then continue to cook at 400°F/205°C for another 4 minutes or until heated through and crispy.
*Note: Exact cooking time will vary depending on the size of your nuggets, your air fryer, etc.

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