Updated 3 Nov 2026
Is the Instant Pot Pro Crisp & Air Fryer 8 Quart worth it?
Yes — for big families who want an air fryer too.
It's the 8-quart Instant Pot Pro, with its steel pot with handles, hob- and oven-safe, and its simple steam release switch, plus a second lid that air fries, bakes, roasts, grills and dehydrates. Testers pressure cooked a whole chicken and then crisped it in under an hour, air fried wedges nearly as well as a standalone air fryer, and made tender curry and rich slow-cooked sauces. The pot, basket and rack go in the dishwasher. It's bulky and heavy, you need room for two lids, it's the most expensive Instant Pot, there are no presets or cooking charts, and the steel pot isn't non-stick.
Good to know
- It's bulky and heavy, and the second lid needs its own space.
- There are no recipe charts or dish presets, so expect trial and error.
- The steel pot isn't non-stick, so food can catch.
- The pressure release is loud.
- The air fryer basket handles get hot.
- 8 qt: cooks for eight
- Second lid air fries and roasts
- Steel pot with handles
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Get it if…
- You cook for a big family or batch cook.
- You want pressure cooking and air frying in one machine.
- You'd roast whole chickens in it.
Skip it if…
- You're short of cupboard space: the one-lid Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid is easier to store.
- You cook for one to four: a 6-quart Instant Pot is enough.
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How we reached this verdict
TechRadar calls it a versatile machine that can replace an air fryer, with tender curry and crisp fries, but notes the lack of presets, a loud pressure release and the high price. Homes & Gardens recommends it if the price is fine: a whole chicken pressure cooked and crisped in under an hour and wedges close to an air fryer's, though it takes a lot of space. We haven't found enough verified owner reviews of it at the shops we read to give it a score yet.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Homes & Gardens, Instant (specs), TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Homes & Gardens, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 3 Nov 2026How we decide