I just bought this today, but to your point about cleaning stainless steel. You normally should not have to soak it, instead, heat it up to 250+ degrees and then spray it with a small bit of almost boiling water (you don't want to cool the pan and warp it, just create steam). The water will soak in and instantly steam off of the metal surface, causing the stuck on stuff to peal away with no effort. It is basically like deglazing a pan. This is how I clean my SS pans and they are easier than many non-stick coatings. I have used this method for 25 years and still have the same SS for most of that time. But whatever you do, don't use cold water or run cold water from the tap over a hot pan.
You can also just use a small cup of vinegar and water and achieve the same thing. I clean out my microwave in this manner and it works wonderfully well. No real effort at cleaning, either.
I know plenty have already remarked how well done this comparison is, but I'm still going to let you know how much I appreciate the easy-to-follow, well-enunciated, and thorough video. Raucous applause! I'm a fan.
This is an outstanding comparison/review. Thank you so much for taking the time to do such a good job with this! A friend of ours was talking about how well her air fryer reheated some eggrolls out of the fridge -- they were crispy again! -- that it has us eyeballing our old toaster oven for possible upgrade/replacement. 😁
Fantastic comparative review, Lana! I just bought a Vortex Plus after watching your review. The best part of your review is that unlike the know it alls on Amazon, you actually described the actual product's dimensions of both products vs. mistakenly parroting the package dimensions as the actual product's dimensions. Big difference!
thank you so much for this valuable information. i was out today and saw the omni plus on sale for $200. i came home to look up reviews. your video is the first AND last ive watched because you've told me everything i needed to know and then some ! thanks
Like that the Omni crumb/drip tray is in front, wish it was deeper. Glad you mentioned the 5 inch requisite clearances. Somebody (instant pot themselves) should make ( and include) a bigger cage basket w/o the spit in the middle similar to the Vortex. Aside from size restraints price and cleanup. The Omni seems the way to go. More versatile, a true toaster oven. Higher and lower temps. does the smaller Vortex "air fry better" ?
THAAAAAAAANK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!! This is EXACTLY what I was hoping to find! I want to get the Omni Plus, but I'm so disheartened that they don't include a rotating basket with it! And when I asked them, they won't just tell me "Yeah, you can get your own basket and it will fit." I've been looking online for WEEKS but now that I watched this, I'm finally ready to make a purchase! THANKS!
Awe yay I am so glad I could be of help. The Instant company is very finicky about accessories that aren't theirs. I get it that if it's a spit or a rack that isn't made for their oven, then it could be an issue, but this basket fits on the rod that comes with the oven so how is it any different than putting a chicken or a roast on the spit? Maybe they are coming out with their own line at some point. Happy cooking and stay safe.
I love it. Why choose? I use both of mine all the time. I will say, I can use both at the same time, but if I try and plug in and use one more appliance (like an Instant pot or the Toaster Oven) the kitchen breaker trips. So just keep that in mind if you use both at the same time. Happy cooking and stay safe.
Im kicking myself right now. I thought I subscribed to you four months ago. I had no idea the Omni was a Instant product. I definitely would have purchased the Omni plus instead of the vortex plus. I'm definitely giving away my vortex plus. The basket is what got me excited. Update: this was posted before I used my Vortex plus and got overwhelmed by the toxic smelling fumes.
Oh no, well depending where you purchased it you could always exchange it. I will say the smell most likely comes from a piece styrofoam that was left on t he burner. Until it burns off it smells awful.
Just want to say thank you for the great comparison. I ended up getting the Omni Plus at Best Buy for my wife for Christmas. Please do not tell her! ;)
Oh my goodness thank you so much for the lovely compliment. Your wife is going to be soooo excited. Have a wonderful and blessed Christmas and good job on the gift!
So many videos I have been watching just dance around points. So I can't thank you enough for sharing what you know. I still am not sure which one I am coming home with today, but I am going in to the store with more knowledge then I had before today. So thank you... and I look forward to ckg out more of your videos when I am ready to cook. 😁
Awe I am so glad my videos were helpful. I used to teach so I am pretty good at getting straight to the point, lol. Whichever one you choose, I think you will love it. Good Luck and Happy New Year!
Agreed ...it's Lana who helped me decide which to bring home.The vortex my partner in heart now🤪.I love it as not too big as my counter space not that big,to move it away from the wall for heat safety is much easy as much lighter.The top element only she mentioned is very true I am now accustomed to switching trays ...sides not too hot as protected by plastic but they get hot as well not much like with omni .Hope you decided which one to be your partner😁
Love the video, thank you. I am considering an air fryer A production pro tip... when voicing over ( off camera ) do your reading on the same mic in the same "room" so that the sound is the same as when you are on camera. Spent 20 years in broadcast TV / production.
Thank you for the praise and the tip. I agree with the discrepancy between the audio with the voice over. The issue for me is that I shoot the video with a dslr and the overhead shots with my phone. Then I use Adobe Premier to edit and do the voice over on my sons gaming computer which is set up with a professional mic already connected. I can't move the pc to the kitchen and I wouldn't even know where to start to disconnect all the stuff my son has connected, so there really is no getting around it. I am slowly learning Adobe Premier tricks and I am trying to play around with the audio levels to cut down on the contrast. The funny thing is I had a blog for a while and never even thought of adding videos until my kids mentioned doing an unboxing (which I never heard of). So my son gave me a crash course in editing and I have been learning slowly as I go since my first video in August. I love getting feedback to help make it better (hopefully people notice the difference in my 1st video, lol fro example I never even thought of using a lavaliere mic until my friend who is also a tv producer here in NY mentioned it.) so thanks so much and any ideas you have , keep them coming. :)
I saw the vortex at Walmart a month or two ago and thought it looked small. The other day I saw the Omni and fell in love with the size. I watched your first comparison video and this update and I decided on the Omni. So far I reheated left over pizza that made it taste fresh out of the box, and I made tator tots that came out perfect. Thank you for your videos I have subscribed and I plan to keep coming back for recipes and tips.
Yay that makes me so happy! Oh my word, I love reheating the pizza in the Omni. I'm so glad you found my videos helpful. I have a lot more recipes on my blog if you are looking for ideas.
Great video very thorough. Thank you . I recently purchased the Omni Plus, I was pleasantly surprised to find the preprogrammed items have sub- menus to really hone in on what you are cooking. Example “Airfry” button selects air fry but the you chose what it is you are going to Air fry (French fries, Potato, wings, beef, chicken, fish, shrimps and veggies) it then sets time, temp fan and elements that is best for the particular food you are cooking. It blows away the 2 prior air fryer ovens I tried.
I am so glad you found the video helpful! Thank you so much. I don't have the Omni Plus, but I have heard it's great. I personally don't use the presets on my Instant Pot and since I create recipes I try to figure out the time and temp for individual recipes. But having presets would be so much faster. Happy cooking!
Lana, this was an absolutely amazing review! I have some mobility issues so and getting down our stairs can be a challenge so when I’m home alone during the day I need snacks and small meal items upstairs. We just got a mini fridge for me and had been trying to decide on a microwave/air fryer combo to go along with it but couldn’t find one that looked like it would work for us. Then I found an Amazon listing for the vortex plus and omni but I really couldn’t tell what the difference was based on the listing. I NEVER would have been able to gather that much info and make an informed decision without your video! I’m definitely going to get the Vortex plus. It Seems like it can do pretty much anything except boil water and pop popcorn! Thank you so much for the thought and time you put into this. I also hope you and your family had a wonderful pesach! I’d love to know what you had on your Seder table! As an ashkenazi jew, Cuban Jewish traditions aren’t something I’m familiar with but I would love to know what food you grew up with! Thanks so much again!
Hi. We are Ashkenazi as well so of course matzo ball soup, pot roast usually. For dessert I make these meringue cookies with chocolate and nuts that people love because it's hard finding a dessert that's free of chametz. I'm so glad you love your air fryer. ❤️
Thank you so much for this informative video. Every time I felt like I had a question you answered it. Especially in regards to the army and Omni plus at the end. I’ve made a decision to purchase the Omni over the Insta pot vortex Because of your video. Thank you so much and have a blessed day
Hi! I'm very seriously thinking of getting the vortex oven. I am just waiting for Christmas to use my Christmas money on it. It's just my hubby and I so I think I'll love it. I have a basket air fryer, and it's giving out. But I decided to wait. But I can hardly wait!
Thank you so much for this very informative video. I was planning on buying the vortex and didn't even know that the omni existed. I have a family of 4 and definitely think the omni wil fit our needs much better!
Amazing!! Thank you!! I've been narrowing down which oven multi-cooker to get for about a week or so now & I've watched too many videos to count.. this (plus your other Omni videos) finally helped me narrow it down to the Omni but I've noticed that there's a lot of confusion on retail websites regarding the 'Plus' version. Some sites call their product a 'Plus' but have photos of just the regular Omni, or they call it an Omni but have pics of a Plus. Thank you for explaining the difference!! The Omni looks nicer/sleeker to me (not a fan of all the buttons on the Plus) and if it just comes down to proofing & slow cooking (which, correct me if I'm wrong, I'm sure the Omni could do also) then I'll save my money & stick to the Omni. So excited to finally place the order & give this thing a whirl!! Thank you again! @instantpot owes you for this, seriously.
Thank you so much for your kind comments and im truly humbled by them. It is very confusing and I noticed the swapping of pictures just like you mentioned. The Omni Plus does go lower in temperature and longer in time than the Omni, so it really can't proof or show cook. But to me those aren't modes in would use a lot and I like the display and look of the Omni better, too.
@@LanaUnderPressure yes I would never, ever slow cook in it.. I would like the option to proof but it's not a deal breaker to me as I've read that you can proof in an instant pot.. also frustrated that @instantpot has zero videos on the Plus, it's almost as if they're not interested in selling it? Or maybe it's just too new? They need to send one to you for review!
@@cait2004 Same here! Been doing tons of research, they're pretty pricey so I wanna make sure I choose the right one for my needs. I was thinking about the omni plus because I was so focused on the all stainless steel look but you brought up a good point, Caitlin. I don't like those buttons either! Can't wait to buy one, hopefully they have some deals on black friday :)
@@giselvinavongso yeah & I'm still pretty sure some proofing & slow cooking can be done in the Omni - I read that it dips down to 85-90 degrees which is around what you need for proofing bread & slow cooking is even higher than that so no problem. I really think the only difference is that the Plus has all of those presets/buttons which I think are ugly anyway.. it's on walmart.com for 160 right now & I want to use it for Thanksgiving so I'm going ahead & picking it up tomorrow - will write back & let you know how it goes!
Thank you for these videos. Instant Pot sent me the Omni Plus but mistake rather than my 10qt pressure cooker. I already had the Vortex. These videos help me very much 🥰
*I like that I can "fry" something on a whim! An oil fryer takes so much more time to clean and prepare **MyBest.Kitchen** a chore which usually kept me from frying all together. Also, the lack of needing oil to fry means that my family and I are eating healthier... while still enjoying the crispiness of fried foods.*
I was going to buy Emerill Lagasse's (still might consider because it has top and bottom heat elements), but then I discovered the Vortex Plus, which I plan to purchase today because I like the brand, look, size, the 9-1 functionality, the ease in cleaning
Hi. I wish I had the space and money to buy the Emeril one to do a review. Lots of people like it. If you really want a top and bottom heating, the Instant Omni has both.
On the Omni we use aluminum foil on the drip tray and/or a COOKINA G1 Gard Reusable Non-Stick Oven Liner. Amazon $12 bucks. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DDVWSIK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I loved your video. And I loved how you described the Omni as having no Teflon or non-stick PTFE while the vortex has Teflon. This is very important to anyone who has a pet bird or a parrot. Any non-stick coatings when heated, emit a poison that kills your birds quickly. They literally die in front of your eyes. I wrote the Instant Pot company and received a letter describing that the PLUS model is unsafe around birds as it has PTFE or other non-stick coatings. The OMNI (NOT PLUS) is safe and I bought it for my son and his wife for Christmas, as they have a huge Macaw to protect from the coating fumes. I am buying my OMNI tonight. The stock is running low in my area so I want to be sure and get it. I do have links to the letters from Instant Pot company, detailing these differences, in case anyone has birds. I also have a separate letter from them stating that the Instant Pots themselves have no unsafe coatings. I'm going to post the links to these two letters from Instant Pot. You might want to mention on your PLUS review about these differences in materials. Thank you. blog.phoenixlanding.org/2019/10/27/are-the-air-fryers-from-the-instant-pot-company-safe-for-use-around-our-birds/ blog.phoenixlanding.org/2018/02/10/instant-pots-safe-parrots/
That's fantastic they sent you such a detailed letter. The interesting thing is they also sent me an email stating that The Omni does not have a non-stick coating. But that the Omni Plus has a non stick coating but that it is NOT PTFE. They told me this 2 separate times so it seems even they are confused about what is and isn't in their products. I will say, if anyone has a bird, they should stay away from anny non-stick material whether PTFE or not so in that case the OMNI is the best bet. Would you mind forwarding your emails to me so I can add them to my blog as well?
@@LanaUnderPressure I need an address to forward them to, please. Actually I only personally have the air fryer letter as it was sent in reply to my inquiry. The Instant Pot letter is only available to read at the address I posted. But sure, if you provide an address, I'll gladly forward the air fryer letter from the Instant Pot company.
I just started looking into replacing my broken NuWave oven with air fryer. I just watched the video on the instapot and now this one, I want to say they were both very informative presentations.
So after your much appreciated review I picked up an Omni plus. It is not gargantuan, perhaps a bit tall also not so very heavy IMO (I'm not a 5 footer myself ;). To break it in, I made sure all packaging was cleaned up and ran it at full heat 450 on both the bake (both top and bottom elements) and air fry (separate top element looks like a typical old electric stove element) for a good 45 minutes. This was heinous. Super off gassy smoke that tripped my fire alarm eventually. I'd recommend doing this outside. Now that it's broken in, and I've played with its functions I feel certain I'll come too love it. I was not impressed with the amount of plastic parts. For certain when using this follow the recommended clearances or more. Like many a toaster oven....Big time fire hazard. The preset functions got very hot during my break in test, as did the sides. The top wasn't too bad. I like you find these presets "meh" The fumes from the "break in" were so bad (and I'm no tin hatter) we had to leave the house and turn on fans. I'd highly advise not to use this or similar appliances w/o such a break in, unless you want toxic toast. Another initial observation Oh pricey toaster oven engineering teams: why not integrate a temperature probe, perhaps wireless into the products interface Much like some pellet grills. That would be awesome. After the hazardous heat clean, i did some test toast, with the tray on the bottom and The rack second from the top. Though preheated It took running the "toast" function on bagel 4 3 times. I'm likely doing something incorrectly. The "darker" maxed out at 3:40 minutes or so. PITA. Will prob just use bake for x amount of time once I figure it out. No (as advertised) this does not replace a microwave, but yes it has many neat options I plan to utilize, like proof for rising dough, as well as dehydrate. Disappointing it came with only one rack. Like very much that the crumb tray is accessible from the front.
Thanks for the info. I guess I'll be skipping the Omni plus as well. I was going to switch because, i feel like the fumes from the vortex plus just shortened my life. Even with the door open.
Very informative video. Got the Vortex Plus for Christmas and had no idea how to use it. Tried chicken wings yesterday, and although they came out fine, I wish I'd seen your tips first.
Yay I am so glad my video was helpful. Sailing away on a sailboat sounds really great right about now, lol. Enjoy and stay safe! (PS my father's name is Carlos and my husband's name is Santiago. Thought that was quite a coincidence.)
Thank you so much for uploading these straightforward, informative videos. I just bought the vortex and I’m very excited to use it. Your videos have been helpful! 👍🏻
Thank you for that. it really helped me. I go the vortex plus for Christmas but I don't like teflon due to cancer causing issues so had thought about omni or omni plus or power xl pro air fryer oven. i like the omni size and all stainless and i had heard on something else that the omni doesn't contain any chemicals where the omni plus does. that came from instant as a person asked due to having a bird? I just worry about chemicals and cancer. I think the omni will be the way to go then. does it air fry as well as the vortex because i want an air fryer is what I really wanted to do that and chickens. I wouldn't mind getting rid of toaster tho as well as mine isn't working right but my main thing is air frying so does omni do a great job of that. i thought as well since it has the top and bottom heating that you wouldnt have to rotate trays iwth air frying like others. thanks for your help
@@LanaUnderPressure Does the omni air fry chicken good? I would like to know the answer as well because I really want to air fry. I don't cook bacon but does the grease from chicken clean easy in the omni? Can you put aluminum foil on the trays to make clean up easier?
Happy Holidays. Have you come across a nonstick baking tray that fits the length of the Omni plus? I like my vortex plus baking tray better than the air fry basket that comes with my Omni plus. I would have loved them to have included the same backing rack in my Omni. I find myself using my Vortex plus more then the Omni plus just because of the racks. I now wish they made a bigger vortex plus so i don't have to make several patches of wings.Our wings some how came out better in the vortex plus.
Hi, any dish that is oven proof can be used int he Omni/Omni Plus. So i am sure there must be a non-stick tray somewhere. I haven't really looked though. I agree I do like the Vortex better when making messy things. That said, I do find that if I clean the racks right after cooking it comes clean pretty easily.
Hi Lana thank you so much its the vortex for me👍😁.I'M getting it tomorrow it's my bday gift😁.....size,and features its vortex for me .Gracias finally vortex....my only concern is the plastic parts in the vortex attachment that might melt ....
Happy birthday and congrats! What a great gift. As long as you don't go over the weight limit on the rotisserie the plastic is oven grade and will be fine.
Now that I've had the Omni plus a number of month's I have some bones to pick. I have found it does not toast well, and that's hella a flaw for a toaster oven. My last toaster oven was smaller and the heating elements weren't so called infrared They were old school metal elements rather than these new fangled light sabers. I have tried toasting on different rack levels with and without the drip tray. Broiling rather than using the toast function, using air fry and convect rather than toast functions. Preheating the toaster for a full dark bagel amount of time. Thus far I get dry rather than nicely browned toast. This product certainly works well as a dehydrator. I don't air fry enough to leave a review for now nor have I had an air fryer to compare it to, though I may try and fry up some eggplant today. While mine is designed to safely operate at 450 I have tried to "break it in" multiple times at high heat for long periods and still get an alarming burnt plastic "off gassing" toxic odor that clears the kitchen. I had hoped this device would take the place of many appliances the way the precurser Instant Pot has for me. Thus far this product gets a D in the toast department. Hope I can find a work around. takes 3x as long as my last one.
Hmmm, that's too bad. I use my Omni to toast all the time and never had that issue. The Vortex Plus I would agree is not a very good toaster, but not sure why the Omni is causing you such issues. I guess it's not for everyone. I have to say though whenever an appliance has multiple functions, I generally expect it not to be the best at all of them. I find this is a much better air fryer than it is at the other functions. That said, it's better than owning multiple appliance. For example, again a Rotisserie Oven it is not going to work as well but who wants to own an oven just for Rotisserie? If that makes sense. That said, I am not a rep fro the company I just give my opinion and in the end it's not going to be right for everyone. If toasting is your main goal, I think you would be better off with a toaster oven.
have you tried dehydrating fruit and beef in the vortex? description I read didn't mention it can do it. Omni seems nice, but it's pretty huge if you don't have a lot of counter space.
I personally haven't dehydrated anything yet. I am not a fan of jerky and dried fruit even though I am getting ready to dry my herbs from my garden before the snows come. However, on my Facebook group there are a lot of people who have made jerky and dried fruits and veggies and love it. If counter space is an issue I would go with the Vortex Plus. It cooks just as good and dehydrates great even though you can't control the fan speed.
Hi Lana. Thanks for your great videos. I just received my Omni Plus from Instant. Great unit. I've tried a few things already. Great functionality. Perhaps you could help with two things that are not covered in the Start-up booklet that came with the unit or the Operators Manual on-line. The first is: what modes and settings have the preheat function? The second is: which modes and settings use the heating element at the top, and modes and settings which use the heating elements at the top and bottom simultaneously? Many thanks, S. Denlinger BTW, in another one of your videos, I commented on the little tabs on the left side of the unit that you have wondered about. They interfere with getting the trays in and out. I believe those are for preventing the trays from falling out when removing them from the unit and possibly burning the user.
Hello. Thank you for your kind words and I am so glad you find my videos helpful. I can absolutely help answer your questions. 1. in the Omni Plus, preheat only comes on for Air Frye, Bake, and Roast modes. The rest go straight to cooking and counting down. 2. The top heating element always comes on. The coil heating element does not turn colors so it may look like it isn't on, but it is. Only on Air Frye and Broil mode do the bottom heating elements not turn on. All the rest, the bottom and top heating elements turn on. Hope this helps. Also, I did see your comment about the tabs. When I made that video I had only has it for a short time. Over the years, having used it almost every day I realized that the tabs are to keep the tray form flipping when pulling it out, as you suggest.
Hi Lana! Love your tips/hacks to get some features of the Vortex in the Omni Plus! Awesome! I just discovered you today as I was browsing the UA-cam world for the Instant Vortex Pro reviews that I thought I was sold on because of it's rotating baskets and features then gratefully stumbled across your channel along the rabbit trail lol! So now I'm sold on the Omni Plus! I'm wondering if ya got any links for stainless steel trays as you recommended the 9in for the vortex but if I can get bigger ones since the Omni is bigger then why not maximize the space! Thanks for your time! Us UA-camrs gotta stick together and I love to support whenever I can! I'm happy to use your links to give you credit where it's due! :) Keep at it!
Awe Rachel thank you so much! I love your YT channel and I am super jealous you live near a Publix! Best grocery store in the world. What I wouldn't give for a Publix sub and frosting right now, lol. I have a blog entry on accessories for the Air Fryer Ovens and they have some links on the accessories I use. I did hear that Costco sells pans that fit perfectly. I'll have to look it up and link it for you when I find it. Thanks again and I am definitely subscribing to your channel. :) Stay safe and Happy Mother's Day!
@@LanaUnderPressure thanks so much for the info and response! Yes we are pretty spoiled and even better my area is also getting an Aldi and Sprouts which I mean in addition to Publix best Mother's Day gift ever! 🤣🙌 Happy Mother's Day (if applicable) to you as well! ❤️💐 Also PS I'm also researching to find Silpat baking mats that'll fit cause that's a great way to reduce mess and saves so much money and environment avoiding foil and parchment which can get pricey plus extends the lifespan of your pans! 😜 I swear by them being a former chef it's a must in my household!
Is the rotating basket only needed for air frying in the vortex plus because it only has heat elements on the top? Does the omni cook just as well without rotating since it has the heating elements on top and bottom?
I'm sorry it took me so long to get back to you. For some reason a lot of the comments have not been showing up in my email notifications. Great question! I find the rotating aspect is great not just because of the heating element position but also to regulate the heat distribution and get all sides of whatever you are cooking. So even though the Omni has top and bottom heating elements, I still use the rotisserie function to do chicken with just the top heating element turned on because I find it comes out better than cooking on the tray with both top and bottom. It also allows the juices to flow over the food as it turns which makes a big difference.
I feel so sick from the smell. My wings were delicious but, the toxic smelling fumes are overwhelming. Not worth it. Im going to purchase the Omni plus. I opened my back door while cooking and my house still smells like burning tires.
Yes, the Omni is all stainless steal and the Omni Plus has a non-stick coating but it is not PTFE. That said, the smell is most likely not the coating but a piece of Styrofoam that was left on the heating element and now is burning on it.
This was such a good video Thank you for sharing. I bought the Vortex Plus, before the Omni came out. I wish I would have waited just a tad bit longer. But because I live in an apartment with limited kitchen space the Vortex works fine. I just hate that the Vortex only has a top heating coil. I wish it had a top and bottom. I hate swapping out the trays from top to bottom. Really good video again, I hope @Instapot brings you on as a spokeswoman.
Oh my goodness, thank you so much for your kind words! I agree that the Vortex Plus can be a bit cumbersome only having the top element. But I find other than toasting, it really cooks well and almost exactly the same as the Omni. I have done side by side comparison of rotisserie whole chickens, air fried chicken, and cakes and you can't tell a difference at all between the 2 ovens.
Quick question, I seen one of your earlier videos were you bake a simple pastry. That video got me thinking about the baking abilities of the two ovens. Can you bake a single layer cake in the Vortex, or even a double layer cake in the Omni. Or for that matter, any other sweets such as pies and what knot.
@@datfella5501 Hi. I am an avid baker and I am telling you, both the Vortex Plus and the Omni are amazing at baking cakes. The Vortex Plus can only hold an 8 inch round pan or a 8x8 square pan, but I ahve made one pan in the Vortex Plus and 1 in the Omni at the same time to make a double layer cake. It comes out so fluffy. There are a few tricks you need to do. For example. I use a foil collar around my pan and in the Vortex I place the slotted tray upside down on the floor of the oven and place the pan on that to keep it as far away from the top heating element. Also I place the slotted backing tray I am not using, on the very top level to diffuse the air flow. The Omni you can adjust the fan speed so you don't need to do that.
@@datfella5501 I just found this channel today and I've watched a few videos already and I AGREE!! I'm following her and am excited to see the future! I'm hoping to purchase and Omni Plus (I think I've *finally* settled on that! lol) on Black Friday/Cyber Monday and can't wait to start cooking/baking! I LOVE LOVE LOVE to bake and I didn't realize how easy it was to bake in this! I mean I *heard* you could, I just didn't realize it was a thing, ya know? It would be really nice to bake without heating up the ENTIRE house with my oven in the summer months (here in the northern hemisphere). :) Thank you so much for everything Lana!!
Fantastic reviews Lana! Im confused though, big time! Yiu mention three different appliances: Omni, Omni plus and Omni vortex. I only see the link to the Omni and the Omni Vortex. You dont have a link for the Omni Plus! Please explain how im lost on this. Lol! Also, do you know if Instapot has optional stainless steel inner trays for the Omni Plus or the Omni Vortex? Thank you!
Hi. Thank you so much for the lovely compliment. :) The 3 models are Vortex Plus, Omni, and Omni Plus. They have just come out with a newly remodeled Omni Plus. I will try and add a link to purchase the Omni Plus. As for optional trays, Instant company doesn't sell optional trays as of now. I wish they did.
I wonder can the Omni plus be used as a microwave to reheat food? My microwave was broken, I'm thinking of getting a microwave oven with air fryer function.
That was great!!! I really like the size of the Omni. I have a small air fryer but looking for a larger cooking area so I can cook more which Omni has. You mentioned vortex having 2 trays not working well but can you use 2 trays in the Omni? If so, how does that work out? I’m more interested in the Air Fryer aspect of it mostly. Thanks!!
Awe thank you so much! Using the 2 trays in the Vortex does work on certain foods, but I find it cumbersome. And because I am cooking for 4 people usually, I prefer not having to rotate pans. The Omni only comes with one oven tray and one baking tray. You usually don't use both at the same time though. They haven't come out with extra trays yet though for either the Vortex Plus or Omni. But just about everything I have cooked I have been able to get in the 1 tray.
I'm thinking about buying the omni plus. I was wondering how much heat it gives off and should I worry about the cupboards above it and the counter below. I love your videos by the way I appreciate your comparisons. It is really helpful. Thank you.
Hi. You do need to make sure you have you 5 inch clearance stuff the oven, top, back and sides. You don't have to worry about the bottom. Hope this helps.
Be careful cleaning the Vortex. Ot the top of the inside walls on all three sides there is a thin piece of metal sticking out about a sixteenth inch length on each side. Sliced my finger opener today. It makes very tasty food and would recommend it.
Oh no! Thanks for the heads up. Someone told me that before and now I'm thinking it's a safety issue the company should fix. Hope you are OK? Thanks again.
@@LanaUnderPressure Thanks. My finger is healing. I did contact the manufacturer online letting them know what had happened. Maybe they will add a warning to the manual to prevent anyone else getting cut. Your videos are the best! New subscriber here.
I just ordered the Omni Plus for my wife for Christmas because of this video! I purchased from Amazon and could only find it by using your link.....is Amazon hiding this product so they can sell more profitable brand?
Hi. That's a great question. I bought mine when they came out at Walmart and I had to hunt all over for it. Even using the Walmart app and ordering it, it still was ridiculous to find. I think maybe Amazon might be going through the same thing just based on the amount of people who are trying to get one.
Hola!!! No se, estoy súper indecisa sobrre cuál escoger. Necesito que horneear super bien. Hago mucho pan y postres. Que me recomiendas ???? Me encantas tus videos
Reheating fried chicken, or any fried food is what the Omni and Vortex are best at. Just use the reheat mode (no need to preheat) and set for 380 for about 8 minutes but check it because usually it's done much sooner. You could reheat fries and they taste better than the first time you cook them.
I don't think there are any cookbooks out there just yet. It only came out in August so it is fairly new. Most recipes are online. I have a blog that has lots of recipes so you can start there. I have done half a bag of frozen fried at one time.
While watching your videos I have fallen in love with the Omni, but I have small counters. If I got the Omni, I would have to plug it into an extension cord. Could I use a heavy duty computer power strip with a cut off fuse safely? If that is a no go, and I got the Vortex instead, an area about 2" square on the right rear top corner would have to sit only 2.5 inches below the hanging cupboard. If I moved the Vortex away from under the cupboard it while it was in use, it would overhang the counter by .>1". Is this safe? Thank you!!
Hi. You really need 5 inches all wood of space for both models. It's not safe otherwise. As for a power strip, I'm not sure. I will say that I use a power strip to plug them in when I do my videos and it seems to work fine. I think the company wouldn't recommend it because the safety issue of a longer cord being a hazard for it to fall, but I'll leave that up to you. :)
Question: Based on your update, am I correct in saying that the OMNI is stainless steel inside (including the interior accessories) and the OMNI plus is nonstick coated? Just wanted to clarify which one is stainless steel lol Thanks!
Great video. Now most might not notice a little glitch in weight comparison chart. But for someone who uses both.... metric and imperial... 9.7 kg for both units ... yet there is 3 pound or so difference in imperial units...... you do the math... great video though.
Which would you suggest for a vacation house kitchen with limited counter space? 1 or 2 people usually, mostly frozen food for the air fryer, with the occasional frozen pizza? I do have a full size oven there, I just don't want to use it in the summer. I have a separate toaster so I'm not concerned about toast but I don't want to be limited as to size of items... Is the Vortex miles better with air frying? Can it fit a typical frozen pizza? How's the quality/durability? (also I didn't realize you were the one who made the copycat oreo dream cheesecake that you posted in a group I'm in, I'm going to attempt that one day!!)
Hi! So I would always go with the largest you can fit and the afford. If you can fit the Omni on your counter, then I would go with that . But if you can't the Vortex Plus is the next best thing. That said, the Vortex Plus can't fit a regular size pizza and the Omni can't fit an entire large size pizza. A good measurement is that an 8 inch pizza will fit int he Vortex Plus if you flip the tray upside down. and a 9 - 10 inch pizza will fit int he Omni.
Thank you for your awesome Insta Pot item reviews. Could you give the size of the actual rack for the omni plus as far as where it slides into the grooves and depth. Thank you.
Instant Omni question: Do you know if it's possible to set the air fry time beyond the pre-programmed 45 minutes in "air fry" mode? I want to air fry a large baking potato and the recipe states to do so for 60 minutes. Thanks in advance!
Hi. Air Fry only has a time range up to 45 min. But you can just use the Roast or Bake mode that have higher time ranges and set the Fan to HI. You can use the drip tray to block the extra heat from the bottom heating elements or lower the temp by 20 degrees. Also, place the baking rack on the middle position.
Curiosity question only: My wife loves her toaster oven and frequently toasts up a few slices of bread to enjoy prior to her going to work in the morning. Due to limited counter space, I would have to get rid of her present toaster oven and replace it with one of these. I believe the Vortex Plus would best suit our limited counter space and work best for us as it is just the two of us at home these days. I still will have to measure out the height of the cabinets to see if it would work at all there though. Me, I do not ever use her toaster oven, myself, as it has too many knobs, bells and whistles to suit me. I am wondering if the toast being done in the Vortex Plus can be turned over to toast both sides at some point to make it better than how you described it? Any thoughts on this?
Sorry it took me so long to reply, I have started teaching again to help out my son's high school during COVID. If you really want something that will toast well and you make toast a lot, I do not recommend the Vortex Plus at all. You CAN make toast in it, but because the fan doesn't turn off or adjust it really just dries the bread. I hope this helps.
When I look at the link to the accessory rotisserie cage you mentioned, it says they are out of stock and will not know when or if they will have any more. I looked them up on Ebay and the ones they show have the following measurements: Size: Small：Length 20cm/7.87inch Large：Length 25cm / 9.84inch. Which size would work best for the Vortex plus? Thanks.
Hi, sometimes they sell out, sorry about that. Here is another link to one exactly I like I have. I'm not sure which ones you are looking at so I would hate to tell you to buy one size over the other and it be wrong. www.amazon.com/dp/B07T2BYGJG/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=drlanaperez-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=a9d9a1bc0351de97f6d617f07d727fb7&creativeASIN=B07T2BYGJG
Where can I get an original Omni? I want the stainless steel interior (non toxic) and having a hard time finding a place to buy this original version, any ideas?
I just purchased the Instant Vortex Plus today, I was wondering where would I find recipes and cooking times for food? I don't want to have to guess for cooking times thats when you get food poisoning LOL
I just bought this today, but to your point about cleaning stainless steel. You normally should not have to soak it, instead, heat it up to 250+ degrees and then spray it with a small bit of almost boiling water (you don't want to cool the pan and warp it, just create steam). The water will soak in and instantly steam off of the metal surface, causing the stuck on stuff to peal away with no effort. It is basically like deglazing a pan. This is how I clean my SS pans and they are easier than many non-stick coatings.
I have used this method for 25 years and still have the same SS for most of that time. But whatever you do, don't use cold water or run cold water from the tap over a hot pan.
What a great tip! Thank you. I'll definitely give it a try. 👍❤
Yup! Exactly as Doug mentioned! As a former Chef I've had to train my hubby, family, and friends of the "DeGlazing Clean" method! lol
Can I use the foil paper
Yes, just make sure it's weighed down with food somehow or wise it will fly aid the oven, lol.
You can also just use a small cup of vinegar and water and achieve the same thing. I clean out my microwave in this manner and it works wonderfully well. No real effort at cleaning, either.
I know plenty have already remarked how well done this comparison is, but I'm still going to let you know how much I appreciate the easy-to-follow, well-enunciated, and thorough video. Raucous applause! I'm a fan.
Oh wow, you made my day! Thank you so very much. ❤
Excellent presentation!!!! No drawn out kill-me-by-suspense blah blah blah. Love it.
Lol thank you!
This is an outstanding comparison/review. Thank you so much for taking the time to do such a good job with this! A friend of ours was talking about how well her air fryer reheated some eggrolls out of the fridge -- they were crispy again! -- that it has us eyeballing our old toaster oven for possible upgrade/replacement. 😁
Thank you so much for the lovely compliments and I am so glad you like the videos. It really is great at reheating things. We use it all the time.
Fantastic comparative review, Lana! I just bought a Vortex Plus after watching your review. The best part of your review is that unlike the know it alls on Amazon, you actually described the actual product's dimensions of both products vs. mistakenly parroting the package dimensions as the actual product's dimensions. Big difference!
Oh wow thank you so much for your lovely words of encouragement. I am so glad you found it informative. :)😀
thank you so much for this valuable information. i was out today and saw the omni plus on sale for $200. i came home to look up reviews. your video is the first AND last ive watched because you've told me everything i needed to know and then some ! thanks
Thank you so much! You really made me smile. I am so glad you found my videos helpful and enjoy your new Omni. Happy cooking!
I really wanted to know how they did with toast and you answered my question! Thank you!!
Like that the Omni crumb/drip tray is in front, wish it was deeper. Glad you mentioned the 5 inch requisite clearances. Somebody (instant pot themselves) should make ( and include) a bigger cage basket w/o the spit in the middle similar to the Vortex. Aside from size restraints price and cleanup. The Omni seems the way to go. More versatile, a true toaster oven. Higher and lower temps. does the smaller Vortex "air fry better" ?
THAAAAAAAANK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!! This is EXACTLY what I was hoping to find! I want to get the Omni Plus, but I'm so disheartened that they don't include a rotating basket with it! And when I asked them, they won't just tell me "Yeah, you can get your own basket and it will fit."
I've been looking online for WEEKS but now that I watched this, I'm finally ready to make a purchase! THANKS!
Awe yay I am so glad I could be of help. The Instant company is very finicky about accessories that aren't theirs. I get it that if it's a spit or a rack that isn't made for their oven, then it could be an issue, but this basket fits on the rod that comes with the oven so how is it any different than putting a chicken or a roast on the spit? Maybe they are coming out with their own line at some point. Happy cooking and stay safe.
I got both. Tomorrow will be picking up the vortex plus. The omniplus is already with me. Thanks for your reviews.
I love it. Why choose? I use both of mine all the time. I will say, I can use both at the same time, but if I try and plug in and use one more appliance (like an Instant pot or the Toaster Oven) the kitchen breaker trips. So just keep that in mind if you use both at the same time. Happy cooking and stay safe.
You helped me decide. I thought the bigger units would have more capacity with the rotisserie. So the Vortex it is.
Yay! Happy cooking and Happy Holidays!
Im kicking myself right now. I thought I subscribed to you four months ago. I had no idea the Omni was a Instant product. I definitely would have purchased the Omni plus instead of the vortex plus. I'm definitely giving away my vortex plus. The basket is what got me excited.
Update: this was posted before I used my Vortex plus and got overwhelmed by the toxic smelling fumes.
Oh no, well depending where you purchased it you could always exchange it. I will say the smell most likely comes from a piece styrofoam that was left on t he burner. Until it burns off it smells awful.
We just bought the Omni plus and I'm in love! The bake feature makes biscuits better than my conventional oven.
Yay! I love the bake feature on it too. Everything rises much more in the Omni.
Just want to say thank you for the great comparison. I ended up getting the Omni Plus at Best Buy for my wife for Christmas. Please do not tell her! ;)
Oh my goodness thank you so much for the lovely compliment. Your wife is going to be soooo excited. Have a wonderful and blessed Christmas and good job on the gift!
So many videos I have been watching just dance around points. So I can't thank you enough for sharing what you know. I still am not sure which one I am coming home with today, but I am going in to the store with more knowledge then I had before today. So thank you... and I look forward to ckg out more of your videos when I am ready to cook. 😁
Awe I am so glad my videos were helpful. I used to teach so I am pretty good at getting straight to the point, lol. Whichever one you choose, I think you will love it. Good Luck and Happy New Year!
Agreed ...it's Lana who helped me decide which to bring home.The vortex my partner in heart now🤪.I love it as not too big as my counter space not that big,to move it away from the wall for heat safety is much easy as much lighter.The top element only she mentioned is very true I am now accustomed to switching trays ...sides not too hot as protected by plastic but they get hot as well not much like with omni .Hope you decided which one to be your partner😁
We just bought the vortex plus yesterday. Great info on the breakdown between devices!
Thank you so much! Happy cooking. :)
What an awesome video, thank you! This is exactly the information that I was looking for, and you presented it in a very clear manner. Well done!
Oh wow thank you so much and I am so glad I could help.
Love the video, thank you. I am considering an air fryer A production pro tip... when voicing over ( off camera ) do your reading on the same mic in the same "room" so that the sound is the same as when you are on camera. Spent 20 years in broadcast TV / production.
Thank you for the praise and the tip. I agree with the discrepancy between the audio with the voice over. The issue for me is that I shoot the video with a dslr and the overhead shots with my phone. Then I use Adobe Premier to edit and do the voice over on my sons gaming computer which is set up with a professional mic already connected. I can't move the pc to the kitchen and I wouldn't even know where to start to disconnect all the stuff my son has connected, so there really is no getting around it. I am slowly learning Adobe Premier tricks and I am trying to play around with the audio levels to cut down on the contrast. The funny thing is I had a blog for a while and never even thought of adding videos until my kids mentioned doing an unboxing (which I never heard of). So my son gave me a crash course in editing and I have been learning slowly as I go since my first video in August. I love getting feedback to help make it better (hopefully people notice the difference in my 1st video, lol fro example I never even thought of using a lavaliere mic until my friend who is also a tv producer here in NY mentioned it.) so thanks so much and any ideas you have , keep them coming. :)
I saw the vortex at Walmart a month or two ago and thought it looked small.
The other day I saw the Omni and fell in love with the size.
I watched your first comparison video and this update and I decided on the Omni.
So far I reheated left over pizza that made it taste fresh out of the box, and I made tator tots that came out perfect.
Thank you for your videos I have subscribed and I plan to keep coming back for recipes and tips.
Yay that makes me so happy! Oh my word, I love reheating the pizza in the Omni. I'm so glad you found my videos helpful. I have a lot more recipes on my blog if you are looking for ideas.
I cut two silicone mats to size to cover the crumb tray and the baking tray .
Brilliant! I have a small silicon mat I use to cover the door of the Vortex Plus but I love the idea of cutting ones to fit the trays. :)
Great video very thorough. Thank you . I recently purchased the Omni Plus, I was pleasantly surprised to find the preprogrammed items have sub- menus to really hone in on what you are cooking. Example “Airfry” button selects air fry but the you chose what it is you are going to Air fry (French fries, Potato, wings, beef, chicken, fish, shrimps and veggies) it then sets time, temp fan and elements that is best for the particular food you are cooking. It blows away the 2 prior air fryer ovens I tried.
I am so glad you found the video helpful! Thank you so much. I don't have the Omni Plus, but I have heard it's great. I personally don't use the presets on my Instant Pot and since I create recipes I try to figure out the time and temp for individual recipes. But having presets would be so much faster. Happy cooking!
Lana, this was an absolutely amazing review! I have some mobility issues so and getting down our stairs can be a challenge so when I’m home alone during the day I need snacks and small meal items upstairs. We just got a mini fridge for me and had been trying to decide on a microwave/air fryer combo to go along with it but couldn’t find one that looked like it would work for us. Then I found an Amazon listing for the vortex plus and omni but I really couldn’t tell what the difference was based on the listing. I NEVER would have been able to gather that much info and make an informed decision without your video! I’m definitely going to get the Vortex plus. It Seems like it can do pretty much anything except boil water and pop popcorn! Thank you so much for the thought and time you put into this. I also hope you and your family had a wonderful pesach! I’d love to know what you had on your Seder table! As an ashkenazi jew, Cuban Jewish traditions aren’t something I’m familiar with but I would love to know what food you grew up with! Thanks so much again!
Hi. We are Ashkenazi as well so of course matzo ball soup, pot roast usually. For dessert I make these meringue cookies with chocolate and nuts that people love because it's hard finding a dessert that's free of chametz. I'm so glad you love your air fryer. ❤️
Thank you so much for this informative video. Every time I felt like I had a question you answered it. Especially in regards to the army and Omni plus at the end. I’ve made a decision to purchase the Omni over the Insta pot vortex Because of your video. Thank you so much and have a blessed day
Oh my, thank you so much. Happy cooking and stay safe.
Hi! I'm very seriously thinking of getting the vortex oven. I am just waiting for Christmas to use my Christmas money on it.
It's just my hubby and I so I think I'll love it. I have a basket air fryer, and it's giving out. But I decided to wait. But I can hardly wait!
Oh boy you are going to love it!
Thank you so much for this very informative video. I was planning on buying the vortex and didn't even know that the omni existed. I have a family of 4 and definitely think the omni wil fit our needs much better!
Yay I am so glad I could be of help. I think you are really going to love it! Stay safe and happy cooking.
Amazing!! Thank you!! I've been narrowing down which oven multi-cooker to get for about a week or so now & I've watched too many videos to count.. this (plus your other Omni videos) finally helped me narrow it down to the Omni but I've noticed that there's a lot of confusion on retail websites regarding the 'Plus' version. Some sites call their product a 'Plus' but have photos of just the regular Omni, or they call it an Omni but have pics of a Plus. Thank you for explaining the difference!! The Omni looks nicer/sleeker to me (not a fan of all the buttons on the Plus) and if it just comes down to proofing & slow cooking (which, correct me if I'm wrong, I'm sure the Omni could do also) then I'll save my money & stick to the Omni. So excited to finally place the order & give this thing a whirl!! Thank you again! @instantpot owes you for this, seriously.
Thank you so much for your kind comments and im truly humbled by them. It is very confusing and I noticed the swapping of pictures just like you mentioned. The Omni Plus does go lower in temperature and longer in time than the Omni, so it really can't proof or show cook. But to me those aren't modes in would use a lot and I like the display and look of the Omni better, too.
@@LanaUnderPressure yes I would never, ever slow cook in it.. I would like the option to proof but it's not a deal breaker to me as I've read that you can proof in an instant pot.. also frustrated that @instantpot has zero videos on the Plus, it's almost as if they're not interested in selling it? Or maybe it's just too new? They need to send one to you for review!
@@cait2004 Same here! Been doing tons of research, they're pretty pricey so I wanna make sure I choose the right one for my needs. I was thinking about the omni plus because I was so focused on the all stainless steel look but you brought up a good point, Caitlin. I don't like those buttons either! Can't wait to buy one, hopefully they have some deals on black friday :)
@@giselvinavongso yeah & I'm still pretty sure some proofing & slow cooking can be done in the Omni - I read that it dips down to 85-90 degrees which is around what you need for proofing bread & slow cooking is even higher than that so no problem. I really think the only difference is that the Plus has all of those presets/buttons which I think are ugly anyway.. it's on walmart.com for 160 right now & I want to use it for Thanksgiving so I'm going ahead & picking it up tomorrow - will write back & let you know how it goes!
@@cait2004 Yes, please do! I can't order mine right now but I would love to hear about your experience. So exciting! Kitchen stuff are my weakness lol
Thank you for these videos. Instant Pot sent me the Omni Plus but mistake rather than my 10qt pressure cooker. I already had the Vortex. These videos help me very much 🥰
That sounds like a great mistake, lol. I ahve the Vortex and the Omni and I use both a lot.
Really great details! Thank you for taking the time to do this guide and also show the accessories you can get 😉
Awe thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so glad you liked the video. :)
You are very thorough, thanks for taking the time to compare them 🙂
Thank you so much for your kind words. It's my pleasure. :)
yes thank you for your time. just ordered my plus from Belk for 169$ not to find the basket you speak of in the review.
*I like that I can "fry" something on a whim! An oil fryer takes so much more time to clean and prepare **MyBest.Kitchen** a chore which usually kept me from frying all together. Also, the lack of needing oil to fry means that my family and I are eating healthier... while still enjoying the crispiness of fried foods.*
I was going to buy Emerill Lagasse's (still might consider because it has top and bottom heat elements), but then I discovered the Vortex Plus, which I plan to purchase today because I like the brand, look, size, the 9-1 functionality, the ease in cleaning
Hi. I wish I had the space and money to buy the Emeril one to do a review. Lots of people like it. If you really want a top and bottom heating, the Instant Omni has both.
I love your reviews, strait to the point and very informative!
Thanks Stacey!😃
I guess the omni would be a better option as a replacement for both my air fryer and toaster oven. There is a considerable price difference.
Now just need to compare footprint sizes to see if this actually saves space.
On the Omni we use aluminum foil on the drip tray and/or a COOKINA G1 Gard Reusable Non-Stick Oven Liner. Amazon $12 bucks. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DDVWSIK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I got the vortex I needed something easy to clean and nothing too big or gawky.. Anything larger I'll use the oven.
Did you get the hot plastic smell when you first used it?
@@tonycobb1895 is working great best kitchen tool i purchased. No regrets
I loved your video. And I loved how you described the Omni as having no Teflon or non-stick PTFE while the vortex has Teflon. This is very important to anyone who has a pet bird or a parrot. Any non-stick coatings when heated, emit a poison that kills your birds quickly. They literally die in front of your eyes. I wrote the Instant Pot company and received a letter describing that the PLUS model is unsafe around birds as it has PTFE or other non-stick coatings. The OMNI (NOT PLUS) is safe and I bought it for my son and his wife for Christmas, as they have a huge Macaw to protect from the coating fumes. I am buying my OMNI tonight. The stock is running low in my area so I want to be sure and get it. I do have links to the letters from Instant Pot company, detailing these differences, in case anyone has birds. I also have a separate letter from them stating that the Instant Pots themselves have no unsafe coatings. I'm going to post the links to these two letters from Instant Pot. You might want to mention on your PLUS review about these differences in materials. Thank you.
blog.phoenixlanding.org/2019/10/27/are-the-air-fryers-from-the-instant-pot-company-safe-for-use-around-our-birds/
blog.phoenixlanding.org/2018/02/10/instant-pots-safe-parrots/
That's fantastic they sent you such a detailed letter. The interesting thing is they also sent me an email stating that The Omni does not have a non-stick coating. But that the Omni Plus has a non stick coating but that it is NOT PTFE. They told me this 2 separate times so it seems even they are confused about what is and isn't in their products. I will say, if anyone has a bird, they should stay away from anny non-stick material whether PTFE or not so in that case the OMNI is the best bet. Would you mind forwarding your emails to me so I can add them to my blog as well?
@@LanaUnderPressure I need an address to forward them to, please. Actually I only personally have the air fryer letter as it was sent in reply to my inquiry. The Instant Pot letter is only available to read at the address I posted. But sure, if you provide an address, I'll gladly forward the air fryer letter from the Instant Pot company.
www.lanaunderpressure.com
@@LanaUnderPressure I can't forward an email to a website. I'll need an email address please.
@@christinechaffee419 lol my phone autocorrected my email to my website. lanaunderpressure@gmail.com
I just started looking into replacing my broken NuWave oven with air fryer. I just watched the video on the instapot and now this one, I want to say they were both very informative presentations.
Thank you so much! That really means a lot. :)
So after your much appreciated review I picked up an Omni plus. It is not gargantuan, perhaps a bit tall also not so very heavy IMO (I'm not a 5 footer myself ;). To break it in, I made sure all packaging was cleaned up and ran it at full heat 450 on both the bake (both top and bottom elements) and air fry (separate top element looks like a typical old electric stove element) for a good 45 minutes. This was heinous. Super off gassy smoke that tripped my fire alarm eventually. I'd recommend doing this outside. Now that it's broken in, and I've played with its functions I feel certain I'll come too love it. I was not impressed with the amount of plastic parts. For certain when using this follow the recommended clearances or more. Like many a toaster oven....Big time fire hazard. The preset functions got very hot during my break in test, as did the sides. The top wasn't too bad. I like you find these presets "meh" The fumes from the "break in" were so bad (and I'm no tin hatter) we had to leave the house and turn on fans. I'd highly advise not to use this or similar appliances w/o such a break in, unless you want toxic toast. Another initial observation Oh pricey toaster oven engineering teams: why not integrate a temperature probe, perhaps wireless into the products interface Much like some pellet grills. That would be awesome. After the hazardous heat clean, i did some test toast, with the tray on the bottom and The rack second from the top. Though preheated It took running the "toast" function on bagel 4 3 times. I'm likely doing something incorrectly. The "darker" maxed out at 3:40 minutes or so. PITA. Will prob just use bake for x amount of time once I figure it out. No (as advertised) this does not replace a microwave, but yes it has many neat options I plan to utilize, like proof for rising dough, as well as dehydrate. Disappointing it came with only one rack. Like very much that the crumb tray is accessible from the front.
Thanks for the info. I guess I'll be skipping the Omni plus as well. I was going to switch because, i feel like the fumes from the vortex plus just shortened my life. Even with the door open.
Very informative video. Got the Vortex Plus for Christmas and had no idea how to use it. Tried chicken wings yesterday, and although they came out fine, I wish I'd seen your tips first.
Thank you so much. I am so glad you found my videos helpful. There is a learning curve with these appliances I find. :)
You deserve a subscribe.. I love all the tiny details ❤️
Awe thank you so much, I am so grateful and happy you like my videos and appreciate all the editing. ;)
Excellent comparison reviews! Thank you so much!
Oh wow. Thank you so much. Happy cooking and stay safe!
I bought the Omni Plus for mom for Christmas because of your video! Thought you would like to know
Awe that's great. What a great daughter. I hope she loves it as much as I do. Have a wonderful Christmas!
I looking for a small oven for my sailboat, and your video is really useful, thanks Lana
Yay I am so glad my video was helpful. Sailing away on a sailboat sounds really great right about now, lol. Enjoy and stay safe! (PS my father's name is Carlos and my husband's name is Santiago. Thought that was quite a coincidence.)
Thank you so much for uploading these straightforward, informative videos. I just bought the vortex and I’m very excited to use it. Your videos have been helpful! 👍🏻
You are so welcome! Thank you so much for your kind words and I'm so glad you like them. :)
Order the large unit and thanks to your review. Great job on these.
Yay glad they were helpful! Happy cooking and stay safe.
Excellent review. I am currently shopping and you really helped! Thanks!
Oh my I'm so glad I could help. Happy shopping and stay safe!
Thank you so much for your video- it really helped me to decide which one would make more sense for me.
Oh wow I am so glad you foudn it helpful. Happy cooking and stay safe.
Thank you for that. it really helped me. I go the vortex plus for Christmas but I don't like teflon due to cancer causing issues so had thought about omni or omni plus or power xl pro air fryer oven. i like the omni size and all stainless and i had heard on something else that the omni doesn't contain any chemicals where the omni plus does. that came from instant as a person asked due to having a bird? I just worry about chemicals and cancer. I think the omni will be the way to go then. does it air fry as well as the vortex because i want an air fryer is what I really wanted to do that and chickens. I wouldn't mind getting rid of toaster tho as well as mine isn't working right but my main thing is air frying so does omni do a great job of that. i thought as well since it has the top and bottom heating that you wouldnt have to rotate trays iwth air frying like others. thanks for your help
Hi Hope our chat on PM helped. If you have any other questions you know where to find me. lol :)
@@LanaUnderPressure Does the omni air fry chicken good? I would like to know the answer as well because I really want to air fry. I don't cook bacon but does the grease from chicken clean easy in the omni? Can you put aluminum foil on the trays to make clean up easier?
Great review, you just earned a new subscriber. Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much, that really means a lot to me. I'm so glad you found my video helpful. :)
Happy Holidays. Have you come across a nonstick baking tray that fits the length of the Omni plus? I like my vortex plus baking tray better than the air fry basket that comes with my Omni plus. I would have loved them to have included the same backing rack in my Omni. I find myself using my Vortex plus more then the Omni plus just because of the racks. I now wish they made a bigger vortex plus so i don't have to make several patches of wings.Our wings some how came out better in the vortex plus.
Hi, any dish that is oven proof can be used int he Omni/Omni Plus. So i am sure there must be a non-stick tray somewhere. I haven't really looked though. I agree I do like the Vortex better when making messy things. That said, I do find that if I clean the racks right after cooking it comes clean pretty easily.
Hi Lana thank you so much its the vortex for me👍😁.I'M getting it tomorrow it's my bday gift😁.....size,and features its vortex for me .Gracias finally vortex....my only concern is the plastic parts in the vortex attachment that might melt ....
Happy birthday and congrats! What a great gift. As long as you don't go over the weight limit on the rotisserie the plastic is oven grade and will be fine.
@@LanaUnderPressure 👍❤
Thank you for this high quality, informative video! Definitely subscribing.
Oh wow thank you so ver much! I am so glad you enjoy them. Happy cooking.
As always, spot on. Mille mercis ! 👍
Vous etes les bienvenus! (That's as much French as I know 😃)
Now that I've had the Omni plus a number of month's I have some bones to pick. I have found it does not toast well, and that's hella a flaw for a toaster oven. My last toaster oven was smaller and the heating elements weren't so called infrared They were old school metal elements rather than these new fangled light sabers. I have tried toasting on different rack levels with and without the drip tray. Broiling rather than using the toast function, using air fry and convect rather than toast functions. Preheating the toaster for a full dark bagel amount of time. Thus far I get dry rather than nicely browned toast. This product certainly works well as a dehydrator. I don't air fry enough to leave a review for now nor have I had an air fryer to compare it to, though I may try and fry up some eggplant today. While mine is designed to safely operate at 450 I have tried to "break it in" multiple times at high heat for long periods and still get an alarming burnt plastic "off gassing" toxic odor that clears the kitchen. I had hoped this device would take the place of many appliances the way the precurser Instant Pot has for me. Thus far this product gets a D in the toast department. Hope I can find a work around. takes 3x as long as my last one.
Hmmm, that's too bad. I use my Omni to toast all the time and never had that issue. The Vortex Plus I would agree is not a very good toaster, but not sure why the Omni is causing you such issues. I guess it's not for everyone. I have to say though whenever an appliance has multiple functions, I generally expect it not to be the best at all of them. I find this is a much better air fryer than it is at the other functions. That said, it's better than owning multiple appliance. For example, again a Rotisserie Oven it is not going to work as well but who wants to own an oven just for Rotisserie? If that makes sense. That said, I am not a rep fro the company I just give my opinion and in the end it's not going to be right for everyone. If toasting is your main goal, I think you would be better off with a toaster oven.
just got a vortex plus and its nice your videos helped me to know how to use it and wat it could do thnk you merry christmas
Thank you so much Merry Christmas to you and your family.
This was a fantastic review thank you so much for being detailed
You are so welcome! Happy cooking and stay safe.
Thank you for doing this video .
have you tried dehydrating fruit and beef in the vortex? description I read didn't mention it can do it. Omni seems nice, but it's pretty huge if you don't have a lot of counter space.
I personally haven't dehydrated anything yet. I am not a fan of jerky and dried fruit even though I am getting ready to dry my herbs from my garden before the snows come. However, on my Facebook group there are a lot of people who have made jerky and dried fruits and veggies and love it. If counter space is an issue I would go with the Vortex Plus. It cooks just as good and dehydrates great even though you can't control the fan speed.
@@LanaUnderPressure thanks for the info
I don't live on jerky, but if you need to take food and can't have a cooler, it's an option.
Hi Lana. Thanks for your great videos. I just received my Omni Plus from Instant. Great unit. I've tried a few things already. Great functionality. Perhaps you could help with two things that are not covered in the Start-up booklet that came with the unit or the Operators Manual on-line. The first is: what modes and settings have the preheat function? The second is: which modes and settings use the heating element at the top, and modes and settings which use the heating elements at the top and bottom simultaneously?
Many thanks,
S. Denlinger
BTW, in another one of your videos, I commented on the little tabs on the left side of the unit that you have wondered about. They interfere with getting the trays in and out. I believe those are for preventing the trays from falling out when removing them from the unit and possibly burning the user.
Hello. Thank you for your kind words and I am so glad you find my videos helpful. I can absolutely help answer your questions. 1. in the Omni Plus, preheat only comes on for Air Frye, Bake, and Roast modes. The rest go straight to cooking and counting down. 2. The top heating element always comes on. The coil heating element does not turn colors so it may look like it isn't on, but it is. Only on Air Frye and Broil mode do the bottom heating elements not turn on. All the rest, the bottom and top heating elements turn on. Hope this helps. Also, I did see your comment about the tabs. When I made that video I had only has it for a short time. Over the years, having used it almost every day I realized that the tabs are to keep the tray form flipping when pulling it out, as you suggest.
@@LanaUnderPressure You are the best. Thx for that very useful information. Odd that Instant does not put that info in their manuals.
Hi Lana! Love your tips/hacks to get some features of the Vortex in the Omni Plus! Awesome! I just discovered you today as I was browsing the UA-cam world for the Instant Vortex Pro reviews that I thought I was sold on because of it's rotating baskets and features then gratefully stumbled across your channel along the rabbit trail lol! So now I'm sold on the Omni Plus! I'm wondering if ya got any links for stainless steel trays as you recommended the 9in for the vortex but if I can get bigger ones since the Omni is bigger then why not maximize the space! Thanks for your time! Us UA-camrs gotta stick together and I love to support whenever I can! I'm happy to use your links to give you credit where it's due! :) Keep at it!
Awe Rachel thank you so much! I love your YT channel and I am super jealous you live near a Publix! Best grocery store in the world. What I wouldn't give for a Publix sub and frosting right now, lol. I have a blog entry on accessories for the Air Fryer Ovens and they have some links on the accessories I use. I did hear that Costco sells pans that fit perfectly. I'll have to look it up and link it for you when I find it. Thanks again and I am definitely subscribing to your channel. :) Stay safe and Happy Mother's Day!
@@LanaUnderPressure thanks so much for the info and response! Yes we are pretty spoiled and even better my area is also getting an Aldi and Sprouts which I mean in addition to Publix best Mother's Day gift ever! 🤣🙌 Happy Mother's Day (if applicable) to you as well! ❤️💐 Also PS I'm also researching to find Silpat baking mats that'll fit cause that's a great way to reduce mess and saves so much money and environment avoiding foil and parchment which can get pricey plus extends the lifespan of your pans! 😜 I swear by them being a former chef it's a must in my household!
Excellent comparison video! One thing I'd like to ask is if they all have they same length cord?
Thank you so much. Yes I believe they do. I was told that for safety reasons they have short cords.
Great review, really informative. I’m subscribing!
Awe thank you so much! You made my day. I'm so glad you like my videos. :)
Is the rotating basket only needed for air frying in the vortex plus because it only has heat elements on the top? Does the omni cook just as well without rotating since it has the heating elements on top and bottom?
I'm sorry it took me so long to get back to you. For some reason a lot of the comments have not been showing up in my email notifications.
Great question! I find the rotating aspect is great not just because of the heating element position but also to regulate the heat distribution and get all sides of whatever you are cooking. So even though the Omni has top and bottom heating elements, I still use the rotisserie function to do chicken with just the top heating element turned on because I find it comes out better than cooking on the tray with both top and bottom. It also allows the juices to flow over the food as it turns which makes a big difference.
Are all of the accessories in the Omni stainless? I'm having a real problem with the non-stick surface smells & tastes in my new Vortex.
I feel so sick from the smell. My wings were delicious but, the toxic smelling fumes are overwhelming. Not worth it. Im going to purchase the Omni plus. I opened my back door while cooking and my house still smells like burning tires.
Yes, the Omni is all stainless steal and the Omni Plus has a non-stick coating but it is not PTFE. That said, the smell is most likely not the coating but a piece of Styrofoam that was left on the heating element and now is burning on it.
Thank you for this video! Helps so much. Hopefully I can order one soon 😁
You are so welcome! Hopefully Santa will bring you one. :)
Excellent demo! Tons of interesting information!
Amazon is offering the Omni Plus for $199 less a $16 coupon!
This was such a good video
Thank you for sharing.
I bought the Vortex Plus, before the Omni came out.
I wish I would have waited just a tad bit longer. But because I live in an apartment with limited kitchen space the Vortex works fine. I just hate that the Vortex only has a top heating coil. I wish it had a top and bottom. I hate swapping out the trays from top to bottom.
Really good video again, I hope @Instapot brings you on as a spokeswoman.
Oh my goodness, thank you so much for your kind words! I agree that the Vortex Plus can be a bit cumbersome only having the top element. But I find other than toasting, it really cooks well and almost exactly the same as the Omni. I have done side by side comparison of rotisserie whole chickens, air fried chicken, and cakes and you can't tell a difference at all between the 2 ovens.
Quick question, I seen one of your earlier videos were you bake a simple pastry. That video got me thinking about the baking abilities of the two ovens.
Can you bake a single layer cake in the Vortex, or even a double layer cake in the Omni.
Or for that matter, any other sweets such as pies and what knot.
@@datfella5501 Hi. I am an avid baker and I am telling you, both the Vortex Plus and the Omni are amazing at baking cakes. The Vortex Plus can only hold an 8 inch round pan or a 8x8 square pan, but I ahve made one pan in the Vortex Plus and 1 in the Omni at the same time to make a double layer cake. It comes out so fluffy. There are a few tricks you need to do. For example. I use a foil collar around my pan and in the Vortex I place the slotted tray upside down on the floor of the oven and place the pan on that to keep it as far away from the top heating element. Also I place the slotted backing tray I am not using, on the very top level to diffuse the air flow. The Omni you can adjust the fan speed so you don't need to do that.
Lana Under Pressure Thank you for a speedy reply. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you , and your channel.
@@datfella5501 I just found this channel today and I've watched a few videos already and I AGREE!! I'm following her and am excited to see the future! I'm hoping to purchase and Omni Plus (I think I've *finally* settled on that! lol) on Black Friday/Cyber Monday and can't wait to start cooking/baking! I LOVE LOVE LOVE to bake and I didn't realize how easy it was to bake in this! I mean I *heard* you could, I just didn't realize it was a thing, ya know? It would be really nice to bake without heating up the ENTIRE house with my oven in the summer months (here in the northern hemisphere). :) Thank you so much for everything Lana!!
Fantastic reviews Lana! Im confused though, big time! Yiu mention three different appliances: Omni, Omni plus and Omni vortex. I only see the link to the Omni and the Omni Vortex. You dont have a link for the Omni Plus! Please explain how im lost on this. Lol! Also, do you know if Instapot has optional stainless steel inner trays for the Omni Plus or the Omni Vortex? Thank you!
Hi. Thank you so much for the lovely compliment. :) The 3 models are Vortex Plus, Omni, and Omni Plus. They have just come out with a newly remodeled Omni Plus. I will try and add a link to purchase the Omni Plus. As for optional trays, Instant company doesn't sell optional trays as of now. I wish they did.
Hellooooo. Question. Does Omni heat the house up the way an oven does?
Hi. No it doesn't which is why people love it. It's so great to bake and cook without sweating, lol.
I wonder can the Omni plus be used as a microwave to reheat food? My microwave was broken, I'm thinking of getting a microwave oven with air fryer function.
It's great at reheating things you would baje or fry. But you can't really reheat liquids or melt things like with a microwave.
That was great!!! I really like the size of the Omni. I have a small air fryer but looking for a larger cooking area so I can cook more which Omni has. You mentioned vortex having 2 trays not working well but can you use 2 trays in the Omni? If so, how does that work out? I’m more interested in the Air Fryer aspect of it mostly.
Thanks!!
Awe thank you so much! Using the 2 trays in the Vortex does work on certain foods, but I find it cumbersome. And because I am cooking for 4 people usually, I prefer not having to rotate pans. The Omni only comes with one oven tray and one baking tray. You usually don't use both at the same time though. They haven't come out with extra trays yet though for either the Vortex Plus or Omni. But just about everything I have cooked I have been able to get in the 1 tray.
it was very helpful. thank you
I'm thinking about buying the omni plus. I was wondering how much heat it gives off and should I worry about the cupboards above it and the counter below. I love your videos by the way I appreciate your comparisons. It is really helpful. Thank you.
Hi. You do need to make sure you have you 5 inch clearance stuff the oven, top, back and sides. You don't have to worry about the bottom. Hope this helps.
Be careful cleaning the Vortex. Ot the top of the inside walls on all three sides there is a thin piece of metal sticking out about a sixteenth inch length on each side. Sliced my finger opener today. It makes very tasty food and would recommend it.
Oh no! Thanks for the heads up. Someone told me that before and now I'm thinking it's a safety issue the company should fix. Hope you are OK? Thanks again.
@@LanaUnderPressure Thanks. My finger is healing. I did contact the manufacturer online letting them know what had happened. Maybe they will add a warning to the manual to prevent anyone else getting cut. Your videos are the best! New subscriber here.
Very helpful. Good job. Thanks.
Thank you so much! :)
I just ordered the Omni Plus for my wife for Christmas because of this video! I purchased from Amazon and could only find it by using your link.....is Amazon hiding this product so they can sell more profitable brand?
Hi. That's a great question. I bought mine when they came out at Walmart and I had to hunt all over for it. Even using the Walmart app and ordering it, it still was ridiculous to find. I think maybe Amazon might be going through the same thing just based on the amount of people who are trying to get one.
Very easy to find on the Best Buy website....but no accessories.
Hola!!! No se, estoy súper indecisa sobrre cuál escoger. Necesito que horneear super bien. Hago mucho pan y postres. Que me recomiendas ???? Me encantas tus videos
Please tell us how to reheat cold fried chicken. It always gets so rubbery if you use the microwave.
Reheating fried chicken, or any fried food is what the Omni and Vortex are best at. Just use the reheat mode (no need to preheat) and set for 380 for about 8 minutes but check it because usually it's done much sooner. You could reheat fries and they taste better than the first time you cook them.
Can the Omni do a full size loaf of bread?
Yep! :)
Lana where can I get a cook book for the Instant Vortex? Your videos are very helpful. How many frozen fries can you put in the rotisserie basket?
I don't think there are any cookbooks out there just yet. It only came out in August so it is fairly new. Most recipes are online. I have a blog that has lots of recipes so you can start there. I have done half a bag of frozen fried at one time.
While watching your videos I have fallen in love with the Omni, but I have small counters. If I got the Omni, I would have to plug it into an extension cord. Could I use a heavy duty computer power strip with a cut off fuse safely? If that is a no go, and I got the Vortex instead, an area about 2" square on the right rear top corner would have to sit only 2.5 inches below the hanging cupboard. If I moved the Vortex away from under the cupboard it while it was in use, it would overhang the counter by .>1". Is this safe? Thank you!!
Hi. You really need 5 inches all wood of space for both models. It's not safe otherwise. As for a power strip, I'm not sure. I will say that I use a power strip to plug them in when I do my videos and it seems to work fine. I think the company wouldn't recommend it because the safety issue of a longer cord being a hazard for it to fall, but I'll leave that up to you. :)
Excellent video with great information!
Thank you so much!
Put furniture sliders under the machines to make them easier to move.
Brilliant idea!
Thanks you for sharing!
C
How much for the omi ? Please !
Is there a link for a rectangle french fry basket/tray for the omni plus? Thanks in advance :)
The Omni and Omni Plus should come with it.
Question: Based on your update, am I correct in saying that the OMNI is stainless steel inside (including the interior accessories) and the OMNI plus is nonstick coated? Just wanted to clarify which one is stainless steel lol
Thanks!
Yep your right! The black tray is not stainless steel in either but it's not non stick.
Great video. Now most might not notice a little glitch in weight comparison chart. But for someone who uses both.... metric and imperial... 9.7 kg for both units ... yet there is 3 pound or so difference in imperial units...... you do the math...
great video though.
Good point!
Which would you suggest for a vacation house kitchen with limited counter space? 1 or 2 people usually, mostly frozen food for the air fryer, with the occasional frozen pizza? I do have a full size oven there, I just don't want to use it in the summer. I have a separate toaster so I'm not concerned about toast but I don't want to be limited as to size of items... Is the Vortex miles better with air frying? Can it fit a typical frozen pizza? How's the quality/durability?
(also I didn't realize you were the one who made the copycat oreo dream cheesecake that you posted in a group I'm in, I'm going to attempt that one day!!)
Hi! So I would always go with the largest you can fit and the afford. If you can fit the Omni on your counter, then I would go with that . But if you can't the Vortex Plus is the next best thing. That said, the Vortex Plus can't fit a regular size pizza and the Omni can't fit an entire large size pizza. A good measurement is that an 8 inch pizza will fit int he Vortex Plus if you flip the tray upside down. and a 9 - 10 inch pizza will fit int he Omni.
@@LanaUnderPressure thanks!!
Cool review Lana! I just grabbed the Vortex, what products do you use for best cleaning results?
Hi. I have a video on deep. Cleaning but for everyday use., after I cook anything I wrote it down with a Norwex cloth.
Thank you for your awesome Insta Pot item reviews. Could you give the size of the actual rack for the omni plus as far as where it slides into the grooves and depth. Thank you.
It's exactly 14.8 inches however it's tricky. I have bought multiple racks that seemed to be the exact size but didn't work.
Instant Omni question: Do you know if it's possible to set the air fry time beyond the pre-programmed 45 minutes in "air fry" mode? I want to air fry a large baking potato and the recipe states to do so for 60 minutes. Thanks in advance!
Hi. Air Fry only has a time range up to 45 min. But you can just use the Roast or Bake mode that have higher time ranges and set the Fan to HI. You can use the drip tray to block the extra heat from the bottom heating elements or lower the temp by 20 degrees. Also, place the baking rack on the middle position.
Great video!! Thanks! Cant wait to receive my omni plus! How long is the extension cord? I heard it was short.
Yes it is short, but it's for safety reasons they say. I think it's about 20 inches but I can measure it for you and get back if you like?
@@LanaUnderPressureunderstand, that is a good reference. definitely appreciate the response!
Curiosity question only: My wife loves her toaster oven and frequently toasts up a few slices of bread to enjoy prior to her going to work in the morning. Due to limited counter space, I would have to get rid of her present toaster oven and replace it with one of these. I believe the Vortex Plus would best suit our limited counter space and work best for us as it is just the two of us at home these days. I still will have to measure out the height of the cabinets to see if it would work at all there though. Me, I do not ever use her toaster oven, myself, as it has too many knobs, bells and whistles to suit me. I am wondering if the toast being done in the Vortex Plus can be turned over to toast both sides at some point to make it better than how you described it? Any thoughts on this?
Sorry it took me so long to reply, I have started teaching again to help out my son's high school during COVID. If you really want something that will toast well and you make toast a lot, I do not recommend the Vortex Plus at all. You CAN make toast in it, but because the fan doesn't turn off or adjust it really just dries the bread. I hope this helps.
Can you use parchment paper in the Omni Plus?
Absolutely just make sure the food holds it down well or it will fly up into the fan and burn..... or so I've heard. Lol 🤐🤫🤣
Thank you 😊
Very good comparison.
I’m so confused! I would like an air fryer but there are sooo many!
I hear ya! lol Go for the largest you have space for and can afford. That would be my suggestion.
When I look at the link to the accessory rotisserie cage you mentioned, it says they are out of stock and will not know when or if they will have any more. I looked them up on Ebay and the ones they show have the following measurements: Size: Small：Length 20cm/7.87inch
Large：Length 25cm / 9.84inch. Which size would work best for the Vortex plus? Thanks.
Hi, sometimes they sell out, sorry about that. Here is another link to one exactly I like I have. I'm not sure which ones you are looking at so I would hate to tell you to buy one size over the other and it be wrong. www.amazon.com/dp/B07T2BYGJG/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=drlanaperez-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=a9d9a1bc0351de97f6d617f07d727fb7&creativeASIN=B07T2BYGJG
Where can I get an original Omni? I want the stainless steel interior (non toxic) and having a hard time finding a place to buy this original version, any ideas?
what is the dimension of the pan of omni？does it fit a 11*11 inch cake pan？
Hi. It's about 12 x 13 so an 11 x 11 might fit fine.
I just purchased the Instant Vortex Plus today, I was wondering where would I find recipes and cooking times for food? I don't want to have to guess for cooking times thats when you get food poisoning LOL
Hi. I have a video on how to convert times from regular ovens to the air fryer oven. Also, I have way more recipes on my blog than I have on video. :)