The duo crisp with ultimate lid is pretty similar in design and function to previous models in the duo crisp range. when using the left side menu… Pressure, sauté, slow cook and Sous vide does the top element behind the pressure plate heat up or is it just the lower element? We were pleased with the outcome though, and the meat, while overcooked by five or so minutes, was tender enough to slice with a spoon.

The lid does not remove, which means it tilts at a 90-degree angle when you’re adding ingredients or sautéing, so you need a good amount of space above and around it. For the Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid, I had to give it a good 10-minute soak to get it clean, but it did all eventually come off with a scrubber, soap and elbow grease.If you prefer learning by watching videos, check out our How to use the Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid video on YouTube. It’s a “multi-cooker,” which combines an electric pressure cooker with additional functionalities like slow cooking, yogurt making, and sautéing. Usability and Cleanup Tests: Throughout testing, we evaluated how easy the machine was to use, including how intuitive its controls were.

And with 13 different cooking functions means you will never be stuck for something to cook – air frying for the perfect crisp, or pressure cooking for fast, healthy meals or slow cooking for deep flavour – the possibilities are endless with 100s of recipes to try. However, we do think the Instant Pot Duo Crisp Ultimate Lid performs well with all of the functions and features that it offers. This is something the Ninja cookers do brilliantly, with booklets providing basic step-by-step guides on using the various functions as well as reference guides for cooking times and temperatures for popular ingredients.In these states and provinces, you have only the implied warranties that are expressly required to be provided in accordance with applicable law. Value for money aside, there’s a lot to love about the Duo Crisp; Instant has done an excellent job of upgrading and modernising the design of this model.

However, in our testing so far, we have not had any issues making recipes with only 1 cup or less of liquids.While on the pricier end of the cookers we've tested, it's user-friendly design and range of presets make it a solid staple for mealtimes, and it's certainly the kind of gadget you'll get ample use from. However, there are safety concerns with a lid with an exposed heating element, and we didn’t find it as convenient to use as a standalone air fryer or Instant Pot. When using the pressure cooking cover, you can Pressure cook delicious one-pot meals up to 70% faster than traditional cooking methods or slow cook your favourite traditional recipes, steam or saut meat and veggies, or sous vide for restaurant quality meals at home.

That said, it has become our new favorite Instant Pot, so if you’re looking for a multi-functional countertop cooker, it’s worth the investment. A pressure cooker is a sealed pot that uses high-pressure steam to cook food faster and more tenderly by raising the boiling point of the liquid inside and infusing ingredients with moisture. Before switching the slow cooker to high for six hours, we made use of the sauté function to brown the beef and soften the onions. Bottom Line: Ultimately, I think the Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid is an air fryer first and a pressure cooker second. Air fryer multi-cookers are not a new invention, but there's still something quite novel and exciting about them.

Other highlights included the sauté function, which, at its highest temperature, is hot enough to sear and seal meat to a good standard. When it came to evaluating the Instant Pot Duo Crisp Ultimate Lid, we knew that we needed to put it through numerous tests to evaluate its vast functionality. Among the long list of what you can create, you can add air-fried chips, air fryer salmon, and even air fryer doughnuts to the mix too. Easy-to-read button layout with pressure cooking buttons on the left and air fry functions on the right, as well as the knob/button combination for making selections.