Typhur vs Instant Vortex Plus
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Jan 2026). How we score
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From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
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What the testers found
America's Test Kitchen's winner, "the first model we've tested that delivers on its promise to offer an extra-large capacity": it fit "four chicken cutlets or two 15-ounce bags of frozen french fries," and ATK even cooked a whole 4-pound chicken in it. Its one gripe: "the basket liner occasionally fell out when we inverted the basket." It's taller than the Dome 2 and lacks self-cleaning. ATK didn't test long-term durability, and neither listing states a warranty.
| Criterion | Typhur | Instant Vortex Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking | 2.5/3 | 3/3 |
| Safety | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Capacity | 2.5/3 | 3/3 |
| Ease of use | 2.5/3 | 2.5/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Air Fryers (updated Jan. 15, 2026)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Typhur | Instant Vortex Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $390 | $149.95 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Style | Drawer, flat basket | Drawer |
| Capacity | 5.6 qt; basket interior 2.36 in tall without grill plate (manufacturer) | 6 qt |
| Height | 9.6 in (America's Test Kitchen) | 12.5 in (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Heating | Top and bottom elements | Top element; 95 to 400°F (manufacturer) |
| Extras | Self-cleaning top cavity, app with AI recipes, 15 cooking functions | 6 cooking functions |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Air Fryers (updated Jan. 15, 2026)
