Instant Pot

We've been using Instant Pots and pressure cookers for many years. When our first one finally gave out after one too many drops, we got this one as a replacement. The quality-of-life upgrades they've made over time are really nice, like the vent switch instead of having to turn a knob. It's my favorite appliance for easy meal prep and has completely replaced my slow cooker for any relaxed meals.

I have no idea why I didn't get this sooner. It’s so easy to use, and it's nice that you can cook different foods on different sides. I also love being able to set different temperatures and times for each side. Cleaning it is a total breeze. I cleaned it first, dried it, waited 15 minutes, then did a test run with no food, just like the book said. It did have a slight smell, which is totally normal, and then I started cooking. I made frozen, breaded calamari on one side and frozen seasoned french fries on the other—with no oil at all. The calamari and fries both came out perfect. In fact, the fries were nice and crispy on the outside but still soft and moist on the inside. The calamari was supposed to be deep-fried or pan-fried, so it didn't get as brown as it would have, but that's my fault for not following the directions. Still, the air fryer kept us from eating all that grease, so it’s a much healthier way to cook. It came packed really well in a box with no damage whatsoever. It also came with an instruction book and is totally worth the money. Shipping was quick, and I got it on sale, which was great for my wallet. Big props to the Instant Pot brand!