Your tutorials are like an Avengers Movie, long but interesting all the way along! One thing I would like to be addressed on regards to the CrispLid is the baking of some recipes that need to be previously cooked on the pressure cooker and then baked. In other words, something that is air fried directly in the pot and doesn't need the basket or trivet, like a mac & cheese, lassagna, etc. There are quite a lot of chicken wings or french fries videos on the CrispLid out there, but nothing on how to bake/air fry directly inside the stainless steel pot. Thanks!!!
@@Twosleevers That was indeed a compliment. That intermission was indeed needed, lol. I will eagerly wait for your Multipot/CrispLid evaluation. Thanks!!
I have your Indian food instant pot cookbook and just recently found your reviews on UA-cam. I like your videos bc you get to the point without blathering on and on. 😁 I’ve been thinking about getting an air fryer and think this product might fit the bill. Thank you!
I thought the idea of a crisping lid was to finish the food in the same pot instead of using the oven. I imagined you'd be pressure cooking the wings and then putting on that lid to crisp them up. I see a post by Alberto which asks the same question I have about doing it directly in the pot. So much more to learn than I imagined. lol Thank you for the great review. I love that you not only gave the pros and cons, but also compared it to the Foodi and a regular air fryer. I've seen many of your videos and they are all very informative. Thanks for sharing!
I have been wanting an air fryer, but I am always short on both space, and money! This is soooo perfect! Thank you for sharing this. Now I know what I want for my birthday! Shalom and G-d bless!!!
This is the first time I've seen anything by Urvashi and I wish she could review everything for me! The intelligence is matched with a great personality, and it was one of the first times I can remember not wanting to fast forward a review- thank you Urvashi!
Excellent video. I have this Mealthy Crisplid, and so far I'm happy with it. I agree with everything you said in your video. You should provide a link for your Air Fryer cookbook. Thanks.
This is the best video I have ever seen on any topic. I skipped it the first time because I could not understand you because of an accent different than mine and you talk quickly. However, I wisely decided to use closed caption and am so glad I did. You covered the topic so completely that I have no future questions. I have been researching whether to get only the lid or the complete unit. A picture of the two items side by side was the final determining factor. I am getting the lid. Thank you. I will be watching more of your videos.
Wow. Thanks so much. This is exactly what I needed to know. I was searching for an honest opinion about Ninja; cause I already have an instant pot. This is more than I asked for! I will definitely get your books and thanks for your thoughtful reviews chock full of education. Much appreciated.And by the way, I never heard of Mealthy - so you are doing them a real solid. I hope they are appreciative. You rock!
I just purchased a Cuisinart 1500W 2.5 lb. AirFryer Toaster Oven. I got it last week. When I first started watching this video I was kinda sad that I already bought and used mine, but by the end of the video I was still OK with my purchase - no buyers remorse at all. The Mealthy Crisp lid might be good for some people, but I still like the 8.5 x 11.5 inch surface area I have. I got more that 20 wings (I don't remember exactly how many but it was more than 20). Cuisinart has a larger size Airfryer/ Toaster oven, but it is almost double the price. Because I have a small kitchen I decided to stick with the smaller version. At first I wondered if I should have spent the money on a Phillips airfryer, but after seeing this video I'm still sure I got a better value, because I have a larger surface area and because it is also a toaster oven as well. Thanks for your review.
Thank you for such a thorough review. I have a small kitchen and really hesitate buying another appliance. I use my instant pot all the time. This review has helped in making a decision to buy a Mealthy Crisplid. A nice demo on how to use it as well. You have a great knowledge of air fryers and what makes them work. Who better to get a review from?
Fantastic review. I love your personality demoing it. Glad I listened to you and preordered. I’ll also be making wings as my first air fryer project. Thank you for the tips.
I just received my CrispLid. I had a beautiful piece of wild salmon and I'd heard that fish came out well in the air fryer, so I decided to try it. The Mealthy CrispLid is basically a broiler. It's well made and it was easy and intuitive to use. I think where it differs from a true air fryer is that it doesn't have the convection fan to circulate the hot air and crisp and cook the food on all sides. My fish cooked from the top down. The top browned nicely, but it took a while to cook through. The bottom did not brown. It was good, but not anything I could not have produced in my oven. That said, I think it has some good applications, especially if you don't have an oven or if it's too hot to use it.
@@Indydi - She compared it to air fryers and her air fryer cookbook throughout the entire video. Look through the comments, many people confused this with an air fryer. It is a very valid point.
Excellent review, Urvashi. Thank you! Is the CrispLid currently the only way to do air frying without using a non-stick surface? (It sounds like the oven type air fryers are just too hard to clean.)
You convinced me! I've been wanting an air fryer forever but couldn't justify it since I have a convection oven. THIS I can justify! YES! (Bought it through your link too)
Lol I have a convection iven, convection toaster oven & a convection microwave! (They just came that way) And, I have an air fryer. The air fryer fries the food or cooks it faster than any of the other appliances.
Thank you for your demonstration, I have your book and is excellent. I see no reason why someone who already has an instant pot, would not just go ahead and get this. Its the best of both worlds. Although I have to say, I personally would recommend to just get the Ninja Foodi, if you can afford it, and you don't have any of these other appliances. The Ninja Foodi is heavy, expensive, and very large. However, since I have it, I am yet to use the oven, my stovetop, or anything else to cook my food. As a minimalist who lives alone, all you need in my opinion is a small refrigerator and a ninja foodi.
Thank you so much for your informative video! I am awaiting my CrispLid to use with my two Instant Pot units. The technology is always advancing! I just discovered your UA-cam channel and have subscribed. Now I am going to go check out your cookbooks!
What are the cleaning instructions for the lid? I’m assuming there’s some bread spatter on the lid. I like that I can soak the Gourmia basket and not worry about the rest of it, just an occasional wipe down on the outside.
Phew, my guru. The Mealty just arrived, bought because my kitchen is the size of a phone booth and I need to get rid of the bullet air fryer. For once I didn't "consult" you first, so I'm delighted you approve of my IP's new playmate. The red bullet goes to a friend who needs to eat better, and there just happen to be marinating chicken thighs in the fridge. Yums and thanks as always for your fine information/presentation.
Thanks for the review. Is the Mealthy unit itself easy to clean? Also, if you make a recipe in the Instant Pot first and then want to brown/crisp the food, do you have to unload the Instant Pot, insert the tall trivet and fryer basket, and then use the Mealthy?
I have the Mealthy pot & was contemplating on the crisp lid or just buying a ninja air fryer thank you for your reviews I loved it and I just bought three of your books 📚 🤗😊
I’m also curious about the dehydration part of the Crisp lid Mealthy has that as one of the options besides air frying and broil I didn’t see that in your review and was wondering if you’ve tried it! Thanks again for your reviews!
i watched a handful of reviews on the crisplid and yours was the best. the only thing i wished you had covered, especially since you mentioned cleaning at the beginning, was how to clean it. So far all the pressure-cooker/airfryer combos really look like a disaster to maintain real cleanliness. HELP
You've added a possibility to my cooking arsenal. I would like to see a demonstration with French fries. I put a whole package of Alexia fries in my Gourmia, set for 15 minutes at 400, toss a couple of times, and perfect! Very easy with a drawer, the Lid doesn't look that easy. Another idea is browning meat prior to pressure cooking. The pressure cooker's saute function is marginally acceptable, whereas air fryer browning works in larger batches, quicker with little or no oil. Do you think browning with the Lid first would produce a better dish faster? I know, no fond. There's always a trade. Additionally, you had mentioned ease of cleaning. What is the best method of cleaning the element housing on an air fryer? My Phillips looks like a fire hazard. Thanks for your videos. I've learned a lot! PS Where to buy the Lid? Amazon doesn't have it.
@@Twosleevers I watched the video. Thank you! I follow PressureLuck and he browns the meat, removes it, ads onions, garlic and some wine to deglaze. It tastes wonderful like that but I will try it the other way around and see what happens.
Excellent review! Thanks so much for the time and energy you put into this. I will be buying your book soon as I am new to airfrying and love it. Not sure if you have created a book that focuses on using it specifically for creating "healthy" dishes which is my aim.
tHERE USED TO BE A turbo oven made of glass with a metal extender ring that made it possible to roast a whole turkey. It had a similar cover with fan & heating element, It came in 2 sizes. I used to use it to make roasted & baked stuffed veggies like stuffed bell peppers, karelas etc, & it actually BAKED CAKES in various styles, including Indian style. It was middle 1990s it was sold by As been On TV, It was called Turbo Oven/cooker if I remember correctly. One thing that was different was that it needed preheating
Thank U-very informative! I am wondering how the lid is to clean...I worry that depending on what you cook it may splatter and get all in the cracks of the fryer lid...I guess this is most likely a problem for many/most fryers...but wondering about this one...Burgers...etc., things that may splatter?
Girl, I love, love, love your bracelets! I just watched your ghee video and loved those bangles! So.....I decided to check out your channel! Now I love, love, love your videos. Even if they do distract me from those wonderful bracelets. Now you have added a great necklace, what’s next? Maybe a great ring or diamond watch? Guess I will just have to keep watching to find out. I tend to binge watch until I get caught up on everything you have done. I am about to start keto , again, mainly for the anti inflammatory properties of eating low carb. I am looking forward to learning from you. I have most of the appliances you are showing and enjoy each and every one of them. No browner though. This one is new to me. Thanks for the review!
Loved your video, one more question, hopefully it hasn't been asked previously. Is the crisper basket deep enough if I want to bake some potatoes? Say, 4 good size sweet potatoes. Thanks for your comments.
Can you pressure cook a whole chicken on a smaller trivet and then use this to crisp the skin or do you have to use the small mesh basket they give you? Thanks for such a great review
GREAT video for me....explained and answered my questions. I will be looking for your Air Fryer cook book as I already have an T-Fal ActiFry unit. However, I also have an IP and now wish I had watched your video before I purchased the separate AirFryer. I would choose the Crisp Lid. But I also like the moving paddle inside the T-Fal ActiFry unit. All good, just more space needed with 2 separate units. The ActiFry model that I have does not allow adjustment of temps...it is fixed, I think around 350F...and no preset buttons, so I need to refer to the manual for cooking times. Would your Air Fryer Cookbook help me with cooking times using my ActiFry (plus applying some common sense). Thank You...
@@Twosleevers That sounds exactly what I need...particularly the TIME, as my T-Fal unit Temp is fixed at around 350. I will use your book and apply some common sense, by maybe adding some cooking time if necessary. All will be good...Thank You for replying back....
Try Amazon. They list a Mealthy. I purchase a Sousvide Art brand from Amazon. Look quite similar but the Sousvide one has presets as well. Haven’t tried it yet because it just arrived (mine had an instant coupon for $15 off)
Urvashi, you have such a cute personality and voice, I love listening to you explain everything! You just have that wonderful mom quality. I just have to ask because this seems like a big con to me. The lid doesn't seem to really fit and stay in place on the isntant pot. Wouldn't it slide off if knocked over? I feel like the lid should snap on and stay in place.
The biggest advantage for me is that I can use the CrispLid on ALL my existing Instant Pots... 8Qt, 6Qt regardless of the model. The original Instant Pot Crisper ONLY worked on its own special model, and the new lid option doesn't work on all models and doesn't work on 8Qts at all. I also agree that being able to see the food cook with the glass lid is a nice advantage as well. Hope this helps.
We live in an RV and space is a premium. I just started cooking with my 6 QT Instant Pot and crisping things is a challenge since my microwave/convection oven doesn't have a broiler function. Also I cook for 2 and the 8 QT IP/crisper combo is just way too big. I really appreciate your review and will look seriously at the Crisplid. With that said I have a couple questions. 1. Have you had a chance to see if a lower trivet would allow the wings to crisp more evenly? I'm wondering if the heat of the Crisplid be a bit less intense on the top and the heat transfer to the bottom of the pot balance things out. 2. How difficult is it to clean the bottom of the Crisplid from any splatter? THANKS!
Donald Moore it’s definitely easy enough to clean. I’m not sure if putting them at a distance would have helped. But it’s not a show stopper since you can always flip them and cook a little longer.
Hi there... thank you for your video. I just purchased the instant pot duo plus 6 q for my Mom's birthday next week. But she always wanted a fryer. I liked this option, because you can get an air fryer lid - better on space etc. So I hope I made the right choice. Thus one option is the Mealthy and the other option is the Instant Pot lid (that only goes to 400). I don't know which one would be better. The Instant pot lid is larger, but it has a bottom to protect it in storage - the basket is deeper - but as you say - likely only for certain recipes. As for washing and cleaning all these things - I am a bit worried. Question, will you be reviewing the Instant pot version in comparison? Maybe I should wait before I buy. Many thanks - you have a very nice UA-cam style!
You do the most professional “compare and contrast” reviews available anywhere. Every question I thought of, you answered. If I hadn’t already purchased air fryer, I would buy this. For space constraints though, I wish this had been invented months ago.
I did research as I was interested in the Mealthy CrispLid but had questions first. I chatted, emailed Instant Pot Support. Using the Mealthy Crisplid will void the warranty on the Instant Pot. The Instant Pot customer support that I spoke to does not recommend that the Mealthy CrispLid be used in it. The testing has not been done on the Instant Pot with the Mealthy CrispLid so don't know how it would affect the Instant Pot wiring (dry heat may make wiring brittle).
@@smmc13 It has not been tested. in addition, I chatted with Mealthy support with this question: The CrispLid can be used 450 for 20 minutes then shut off for 10 minutes so it doesn't overheat. I would like to know if the wiring in the Instant Pot can withstand the dry heat for that period of time. Will the plastic become brittle? I'm waiting for an answer.
@@junezalukmoore That i the same concern I had. But on the other hand, dead IP bases just found a new use, lol. You could even pressure cook in the good IP, then lift and transfer the inner pot and its contents to the dead base, and slap the CrispLid on it. lol
@@r.severn7479 LOL, well I'll use the counterop oven for crisping. I was just happy to have an Instant Pot when it went on sale. Any chance on weakening the connections isn't a risk I'm willing to take.
Great point to consider. One possible option is to remove the inner pot from the IP and use that alone with the CrispLid on a heat safe surface. Of course there is the issue of heat loss through the slides, but it still may work. Another option is if it will work with just a pot.
Since the wings needed 20 minutes of cooking with the Mealthy but wasn't crisp on both sides, could you have stopped the cooking at 10 mins, turned the wings & cooked for the additional 10 mins so that both sides came out crisp?
If you notice, the chicken is barely as dark as the one in the other AirFryer. The Mealthy is just not quite as "browned"...Hmmm, I am having some second thoughts, as I want it for french fries, and I like mine on the well done side.
What about turning up the temperature for the Meathy Crisp Lid to get the same amount of browning/crisping as the Foodie? I am a newbie too.... just got Instant Pot for Christmas & purchased the Meathy Crisper. First Timer!
Could you please check, does the aerosolized grease created inside while air frying accumulate underneath the IP liner, between that and the housing of the IP? That is my biggest complaint with my Power XL traditional air fryer. Grease gets everywhere inside and underneath. It even seeps out the bottom vent slots and gets grease on the counter. Thank you!
TwoSleevers Urvashi....I want a basket like the one you showed here that comes with the Mealthy, they now sell one that is 2 inches deep. Would there be any reason to not use it in the Ninja Foodi? Do you like the way it cleans up? TIA
Appreciate this video. I only recently discovered the Mealthy Lid when starting to check out air fryers. The only reason I started checking Air Fryers was because I say a fellow do some really nice, and quick kale chips. We like them, but all other methods have taken forever and been, meh. I also like the idea of browning/crisping food after it's been pressure cooked in the Instant Pot. We love our IP and don't really have the room for another table top appliance the size of a decent air fryer. Plus, a decent air fryer costs more than the Mealthy Lid. Looks like I can do a lot more with it.
ben granger mainly the fan. These have a more powerful fan. The source of heat is different but for all intents and purposes the heat still cooks. I had a halogen one for a while and loved it. You can make any of my air fryer recipes in the halogen one.
I'm downsizing by half in the next 8 months and our new kitchen will be fairly small. I wanted an air fryer and this is so helpful! I ordered through your link - thanks for the great review.
Good review. Watching this with the Foodie Grill/Air Fryer combo infomercial playing on my TV. I think I will just stick to my convection oven with a 15$ crisper pan. Still love my Instantpot.
Great information, thank you! Would the Mealthy Crisplid work on an Instant Pot Mini with a smaller trivet and basket? My guess is no, but I figured if anybody would know, it would be you!
A very thorough review and demonstration. Thank you. I will most likely get one soon as I use my Instant Pot all the time and know air frying is healthier than deep oil frying. By the way, can you make popcorn with it?
Wondering myself. The manual says to wipe it clean. But doesn’t it get gunked up with grease that rises out of the cook chamber and passes through the vents and the heating element?
Tim Jung yes you’re can. You’d want it to be as deep as the pot is, to keep the right distance between the food and the lid. You’d also want to be careful since the pot gets very hot.
Hi thank you for your great reviews, I like your style!. I am in the UK. I'm looking at buying a multi cooker for the first time. I have a small space, so it needs to be compact, and solar electricity in the day, so it needs to be as low wattage as possible, and as flexible as possible on time delays etc. I want a cooker that will pressure cook, and slo cook, that I can divide into two (I have meat eaters and veggies!) and can cook fruit, jam, and veg for bottling, and also if possible bake / rise bread and cakes and dehydrate. I also want to get one that will fit this great CRISP LID so I can occasionally do fries! I have gone round in circles a bit with my research and have just found your awesome reviews so I thought I would ask you! I hope you don't mind. Thank you.
Singplicity Celia Webb an instant pot will do all those things. I haven’t tested their new one with the crisper lid but the Ip combined with this lid would work well for you I think
@@Twosleevers Thank you so much for answering! That's good news. Any tips on dividing the cooking for meat and veggies versions at the same time? Is Pressure King the uk brand name of Instant pot do you know?
I enjoyed your video, thanks for doing the comparison! I do have one question, does the Crisplid hook or clamp onto the Instant Pot liner or does it just sit on top of it?
Stacie Shannon That was indeed funny! It amazes me how some people will actually argue against an FDA suggestion to not wash chickens when prepping! lol
So, if you have an 8-quart Instant Pot, I take it you would have to use a basket designed for the 6-quart. It looks like it might work well for finishing sous vide-chicken thighs, for example.
I can’t find where to pre order the crispy lid on mealthy site. What am I doing wrong. A great idea I have an IP but it’s a 3 quart , I’ll need to get 6 quart. Mmmm decisions again thanks for the video.
Looks like the robot from Lost in Space...WARNING! WARNING! DANGER! DANGER! Man! I hope she has a multi appliance kitchen garage to park all those cookers! Just get an IP and maybe a dedicated air fryer, as I’m sure IP air frying has limitations...the Mealthy looks like winner! Good video-
My head is spinning she talks so fast, but I think she did a very good job reviewing this air fryer lid... I've been trying to decide if I want to get a dedicated air fryer or one of the lids...Thanks for the video..
Not all air fryers are the same. They vary in volume of air and max temp. Some such as this crisp lid and ninja grill can go has high as 450 or 500 f while most only reach 400 f. Some very large units have trouble maintaining their set temp. There IS a difference in speed and consistency between units.
Your tutorials are like an Avengers Movie, long but interesting all the way along! One thing I would like to be addressed on regards to the CrispLid is the baking of some recipes that need to be previously cooked on the pressure cooker and then baked. In other words, something that is air fried directly in the pot and doesn't need the basket or trivet, like a mac & cheese, lassagna, etc. There are quite a lot of chicken wings or french fries videos on the CrispLid out there, but nothing on how to bake/air fry directly inside the stainless steel pot. Thanks!!!
@@Twosleevers That was indeed a compliment. That intermission was indeed needed, lol. I will eagerly wait for your Multipot/CrispLid evaluation. Thanks!!
Thank you! First I'm seeing of this product and I did NOT want another appliance for the counters!
It is so nice to hear a review from someone who genuinely knows what they're talking about. Thanks.
I have your Indian food instant pot cookbook and just recently found your reviews on UA-cam. I like your videos bc you get to the point without blathering on and on. 😁 I’ve been thinking about getting an air fryer and think this product might fit the bill. Thank you!
I thought the idea of a crisping lid was to finish the food in the same pot instead of using the oven. I imagined you'd be pressure cooking the wings and then putting on that lid to crisp them up. I see a post by Alberto which asks the same question I have about doing it directly in the pot. So much more to learn than I imagined. lol
Thank you for the great review. I love that you not only gave the pros and cons, but also compared it to the Foodi and a regular air fryer. I've seen many of your videos and they are all very informative. Thanks for sharing!
you deserve a million followerr you are very skilled not only cooking but the science behind it! thank you 😊
Thank you! I keep waiting for those followers to show up haha!
I have been wanting an air fryer, but I am always short on both space, and money! This is soooo perfect! Thank you for sharing this. Now I know what I want for my birthday! Shalom and G-d bless!!!
This is the first time I've seen anything by Urvashi and I wish she could review everything for me! The intelligence is matched with a great personality, and it was one of the first times I can remember not wanting to fast forward a review- thank you Urvashi!
Amy Harken aww thank you!!! 🥰
I agree
Excellent video. I have this Mealthy Crisplid, and so far I'm happy with it. I agree with everything you said in your video. You should provide a link for your Air Fryer cookbook. Thanks.
This is the best video I have ever seen on any topic. I skipped it the first time because I could not understand you because of an accent different than mine and you talk quickly. However, I wisely decided to use closed caption and am so glad I did. You covered the topic so completely that I have no future questions. I have been researching whether to get only the lid or the complete unit. A picture of the two items side by side was the final determining factor. I am getting the lid. Thank you. I will be watching more of your videos.
Judith Eickstedt thank you for your patience and persistence in watching! Glad the close captions helped.
Wow. Thanks so much. This is exactly what I needed to know. I was searching for an honest opinion about Ninja; cause I already have an instant pot. This is more than I asked for! I will definitely get your books and thanks for your thoughtful reviews chock full of education. Much appreciated.And by the way, I never heard of Mealthy - so you are doing them a real solid. I hope they are appreciative. You rock!
Hello Sharon
Thank you for your review and thank you for sharing the joy of your win, congratulations. I appreciate the smile you placed on my face today.
I like your style and thoroughness. Looking forward to trying your recipes. Thank you.
I just purchased a Cuisinart 1500W 2.5 lb. AirFryer Toaster Oven. I got it
last week. When I first started watching this video I was kinda sad that I already bought and used mine, but by the end of the video I was still OK with my purchase - no buyers remorse at all. The Mealthy Crisp lid might be good for some people, but I still like the 8.5 x 11.5 inch surface area I have. I got more that 20 wings (I don't remember exactly how many but it was more than 20). Cuisinart has a larger size Airfryer/ Toaster oven, but it is almost double the price. Because I have a small kitchen I decided to stick with the smaller version. At first I wondered if I should have spent the money on a Phillips airfryer, but after seeing this video I'm still sure I got a better value, because I have a larger surface area and because it is also a toaster oven as well. Thanks for your review.
Thank you for such a thorough review. I have a small kitchen and really hesitate buying another appliance. I use my instant pot all the time. This review has helped in making a decision to buy a Mealthy Crisplid. A nice demo on how to use it as well. You have a great knowledge of air fryers and what makes them work. Who better to get a review from?
“Don’t comment on my not washing my chicken!” Fierce! Gotta love her!
Really, why wash frozen chicken!!?? >)
If my chicken is frozen I don't wash it off.
I only rinse off fresh chicken and frizen chicken that is thawed & sitting in its juices.
@@ellenhofer3343 They say NOT to wash chicken as it will splatter and contaminate more surfaces. I would only wash it if I were the butcher.
Yeah I never wash my chicken it splashes germs all over the skin, cooking at a high temperature kills the germs... 🥰
Cooked meats and hema iron from animals are closely linked to cancer/ mutation of cells. Not sure if this is also with chicken and fish?
Fantastic review. I love your personality demoing it. Glad I listened to you and preordered. I’ll also be making wings as my first air fryer project. Thank you for the tips.
I just received my CrispLid. I had a beautiful piece of wild salmon and I'd heard that fish came out well in the air fryer, so I decided to try it. The Mealthy CrispLid is basically a broiler. It's well made and it was easy and intuitive to use. I think where it differs from a true air fryer is that it doesn't have the convection fan to circulate the hot air and crisp and cook the food on all sides. My fish cooked from the top down. The top browned nicely, but it took a while to cook through. The bottom did not brown. It was good, but not anything I could not have produced in my oven. That said, I think it has some good applications, especially if you don't have an oven or if it's too hot to use it.
She said that in her review here. You have to flip your food and give it a few minutes to brown the other side.
@@Indydi - She compared it to air fryers and her air fryer cookbook throughout the entire video. Look through the comments, many people confused this with an air fryer. It is a very valid point.
The lid does have a fan. She says so.
Do your recipes convert in terms of timing and temperature to the Mealthy Crisp lid? Or do they have to be adjusted? BTW, I love your videos!
Excellent review, Urvashi. Thank you! Is the CrispLid currently the only way to do air frying without using a non-stick surface? (It sounds like the oven type air fryers are just too hard to clean.)
@@Twosleevers Thank you. I hope that changes... :)
Your reviews are so helpful!! BTW love the blue in your hair.
Thank you! Very informative. Just bought a barely used lid today that came without instructions.
You convinced me! I've been wanting an air fryer forever but couldn't justify it since I have a convection oven. THIS I can justify! YES! (Bought it through your link too)
Lol
I have a convection iven, convection toaster oven & a convection microwave! (They just came that way)
And, I have an air fryer.
The air fryer fries the food or cooks it faster than any of the other appliances.
Isnt an air fryer just a small convection oven??
Thank you for your demonstration, I have your book and is excellent. I see no reason why someone who already has an instant pot, would not just go ahead and get this. Its the best of both worlds. Although I have to say, I personally would recommend to just get the Ninja Foodi, if you can afford it, and you don't have any of these other appliances. The Ninja Foodi is heavy, expensive, and very large. However, since I have it, I am yet to use the oven, my stovetop, or anything else to cook my food. As a minimalist who lives alone, all you need in my opinion is a small refrigerator and a ninja foodi.
Thank you so much for your informative video! I am awaiting my CrispLid to use with my two Instant Pot units. The technology is always advancing! I just discovered your UA-cam channel and have subscribed. Now I am going to go check out your cookbooks!
What are the cleaning instructions for the lid? I’m assuming there’s some bread spatter on the lid. I like that I can soak the Gourmia basket and not worry about the rest of it, just an occasional wipe down on the outside.
You are an incredible teacher! I love your confidence in comparing devices also. Definitely FIVE thumbs up! Thank you!
Phew, my guru. The Mealty just arrived, bought because my kitchen is the size of a phone booth and I need to get rid of the bullet air fryer. For once I didn't "consult" you first, so I'm delighted you approve of my IP's new playmate. The red bullet goes to a friend who needs to eat better, and there just happen to be marinating chicken thighs in the fridge. Yums and thanks as always for your fine information/presentation.
have fun with it!
Thanks for the review. Is the Mealthy unit itself easy to clean? Also, if you make a recipe in the Instant Pot first and then want to brown/crisp the food, do you have to unload the Instant Pot, insert the tall trivet and fryer basket, and then use the Mealthy?
New subscriber.... glad I found your channel. Waiting on the Mealthy to get back in stock.... thank you for review
Awesome video! Can you tell me if the lid is hard to put on? And when it’s operating, is the lid locked in place?
Lynn Lee it’s very easy to place on the pot but it’s not locked down.
I have the Mealthy pot & was contemplating on the crisp lid or just buying a ninja air fryer thank you for your reviews I loved it and I just bought three of your books 📚 🤗😊
I’m also curious about the dehydration part of the Crisp lid Mealthy has that as one of the options besides air frying and broil I didn’t see that in your review and was wondering if you’ve tried it! Thanks again for your reviews!
So the one I reviewed didn't have that option. A subsequent edition added dehydrate
i watched a handful of reviews on the crisplid and yours was the best. the only thing i wished you had covered, especially since you mentioned cleaning at the beginning, was how to clean it. So far all the pressure-cooker/airfryer combos really look like a disaster to maintain real cleanliness. HELP
You've added a possibility to my cooking arsenal. I would like to see a demonstration with French fries. I put a whole package of Alexia fries in my Gourmia, set for 15 minutes at 400, toss a couple of times, and perfect! Very easy with a drawer, the Lid doesn't look that easy. Another idea is browning meat prior to pressure cooking. The pressure cooker's saute function is marginally acceptable, whereas air fryer browning works in larger batches, quicker with little or no oil. Do you think browning with the Lid first would produce a better dish faster? I know, no fond. There's always a trade. Additionally, you had mentioned ease of cleaning. What is the best method of cleaning the element housing on an air fryer? My Phillips looks like a fire hazard. Thanks for your videos. I've learned a lot!
PS Where to buy the Lid? Amazon doesn't have it.
Thanks for the info! No Browning first? Counterintuitive....
@@Twosleevers I watched the video. Thank you! I follow PressureLuck and he browns the meat, removes it, ads onions, garlic and some wine to deglaze. It tastes wonderful like that but I will try it the other way around and see what happens.
Excellent review! Thanks so much for the time and energy you put into this. I will be buying your book soon as I am new to airfrying and love it. Not sure if you have created a book that focuses on using it specifically for creating "healthy" dishes which is my aim.
tHERE USED TO BE A turbo oven made of glass with a metal extender ring that made it possible to roast a whole turkey. It had a similar cover with fan & heating element, It came in 2 sizes. I used to use it to make roasted & baked stuffed veggies like stuffed bell peppers, karelas etc, & it actually BAKED CAKES in various styles, including Indian style. It was middle 1990s it was sold by As been On TV, It was called Turbo Oven/cooker if I remember correctly. One thing that was different was that it needed preheating
yes they used to have halogen heat. I had a big boss or some such. Loved it But it was huge
Thanks for the video. How about the Instant pot Vortex air fryer? Have you used it?
Thank U-very informative! I am wondering how the lid is to clean...I worry that depending on what you cook it may splatter and get all in the cracks of the fryer lid...I guess this is most likely a problem for many/most fryers...but wondering about this one...Burgers...etc., things that may splatter?
Great review! How does the Mealthy compare to the new Instant Pot Duo Crisp?
Girl, I love, love, love your bracelets! I just watched your ghee video and loved those bangles! So.....I decided to check out your channel! Now I love, love, love your videos. Even if they do distract me from those wonderful bracelets. Now you have added a great necklace, what’s next? Maybe a great ring or diamond watch? Guess I will just have to keep watching to find out. I tend to binge watch until I get caught up on everything you have done. I am about to start keto , again, mainly for the anti inflammatory properties of eating low carb. I am looking forward to learning from you. I have most of the appliances you are showing and enjoy each and every one of them. No browner though. This one is new to me. Thanks for the review!
Welcome! glad you're enjoying the videos :)
Loved your video, one more question, hopefully it hasn't been asked previously. Is the crisper basket deep enough if I want to bake some potatoes? Say, 4 good size sweet potatoes. Thanks for your comments.
The new Mealthy comes with a 2" basket now which makes it much more desirable. Maybe twice as desirable😋
This review was outstanding and engaging. You are awesome! I learned a lot and will be checking out your other videos. Thank you!
Eric Bivens thank you for watching!
I enjoyed your reviews and I would like to know Where can I buy your cookbook ?
Great video Urvashi! Thanks
Can you pressure cook a whole chicken on a smaller trivet and then use this to crisp the skin or do you have to use the small mesh basket they give you? Thanks for such a great review
Yes
@@islandmarsh yes to what of the two part question?
Pastor Justin yes to both
this is an awesome video. thank you for sharing your insight and being so thorough. answered any questions i had and more....
GREAT video for me....explained and answered my questions. I will be looking for your Air Fryer cook book as I already have an T-Fal ActiFry unit. However, I also have an IP and now wish I had watched your video before I purchased the separate AirFryer. I would choose the Crisp Lid. But I also like the moving paddle inside the T-Fal ActiFry unit. All good, just more space needed with 2 separate units. The ActiFry model that I have does not allow adjustment of temps...it is fixed, I think around 350F...and no preset buttons, so I need to refer to the manual for cooking times. Would your Air Fryer Cookbook help me with cooking times using my ActiFry (plus applying some common sense). Thank You...
Steve Turton so my cookbook all specify temperature and time. I’m not sure how that would work for your machine?
@@Twosleevers That sounds exactly what I need...particularly the TIME, as my T-Fal unit Temp is fixed at around 350. I will use your book and apply some common sense, by maybe adding some cooking time if necessary. All will be good...Thank You for replying back....
Great presentation!
Question: if I already got the Philips air fryer AND the Instant Pot Ultra - what use do I have for the Mealthy?
I just checked the Mealthy website. The ONLY thing hey have is stock are the multipots. The Crisplids on Amazon are two to four times the price.
Try Amazon. They list a Mealthy.
I purchase a Sousvide Art brand from Amazon. Look quite similar but the Sousvide one has presets as well. Haven’t tried it yet because it just arrived (mine had an instant coupon for $15 off)
Urvashi, you have such a cute personality and voice, I love listening to you explain everything! You just have that wonderful mom quality. I just have to ask because this seems like a big con to me. The lid doesn't seem to really fit and stay in place on the isntant pot. Wouldn't it slide off if knocked over? I feel like the lid should snap on and stay in place.
Excellent review and I am really glad you used another air fryer for comparison.
How does this lid compare to the instant pot duo with air fryer capabilities?
The biggest advantage for me is that I can use the CrispLid on ALL my existing Instant Pots... 8Qt, 6Qt regardless of the model. The original Instant Pot Crisper ONLY worked on its own special model, and the new lid option doesn't work on all models and doesn't work on 8Qts at all. I also agree that being able to see the food cook with the glass lid is a nice advantage as well. Hope this helps.
Would you compare the mealthy crisp with the instant pot duo crisp please! Loved your comparison!
We live in an RV and space is a premium. I just started cooking with my 6 QT Instant Pot and crisping things is a challenge since my microwave/convection oven doesn't have a broiler function. Also I cook for 2 and the 8 QT IP/crisper combo is just way too big. I really appreciate your review and will look seriously at the Crisplid. With that said I have a couple questions.
1. Have you had a chance to see if a lower trivet would allow the wings to crisp more evenly? I'm wondering if the heat of the Crisplid be a bit less intense on the top and the heat transfer to the bottom of the pot balance things out.
2. How difficult is it to clean the bottom of the Crisplid from any splatter?
THANKS!
Donald Moore it’s definitely easy enough to clean. I’m not sure if putting them at a distance would have helped. But it’s not a show stopper since you can always flip them and cook a little longer.
Love your reviews and your honesty about products!
Hi there... thank you for your video. I just purchased the instant pot duo plus 6 q for my Mom's birthday next week. But she always wanted a fryer. I liked this option, because you can get an air fryer lid - better on space etc. So I hope I made the right choice. Thus one option is the Mealthy and the other option is the Instant Pot lid (that only goes to 400). I don't know which one would be better. The Instant pot lid is larger, but it has a bottom to protect it in storage - the basket is deeper - but as you say - likely only for certain recipes. As for washing and cleaning all these things - I am a bit worried. Question, will you be reviewing the Instant pot version in comparison? Maybe I should wait before I buy. Many thanks - you have a very nice UA-cam style!
What a great new product! Thanks for sharing your thoughts Urvashi!
You do the most professional “compare and contrast” reviews available anywhere. Every question I thought of, you answered. If I hadn’t already purchased air fryer, I would buy this. For space constraints though, I wish this had been invented months ago.
Thank you SO much! Buying our Mealthy today to go on our Instant Pot!
Carol McTigue enjoy!
TwoSleevers Urvashi it will be delivered Tuesday and Chicken Wings are on the menu. I’m from the home of the chicken wings...Buffalo, NY😊
Love your videos! Does it work for the tefal pressure cooker?
Noly Silva you know I don’t know. If it’s a nonstick interior it’s not advised
Urvashi I have added you to my list of youtube loves. You are a delight to watch. And I learned something too.
neuromantoo thank you ! And welcome
Thank you for your video. I have a mealthy and am happy that a don't need yet another machine on my counter.
I did research as I was interested in the Mealthy CrispLid but had questions first. I chatted, emailed Instant Pot Support. Using the Mealthy Crisplid will void the warranty on the Instant Pot. The Instant Pot customer support that I spoke to does not recommend that the Mealthy CrispLid be used in it. The testing has not been done on the Instant Pot with the Mealthy CrispLid so don't know how it would affect the Instant Pot wiring (dry heat may make wiring brittle).
Did they say why?
@@smmc13 It has not been tested. in addition, I chatted with Mealthy support with this question: The CrispLid can be used 450 for 20 minutes then shut off for 10 minutes so it doesn't overheat. I would like to know if the wiring in the Instant Pot can withstand the dry heat for that period of time. Will the plastic become brittle? I'm waiting for an answer.
@@junezalukmoore That i the same concern I had. But on the other hand, dead IP bases just found a new use, lol. You could even pressure cook in the good IP, then lift and transfer the inner pot and its contents to the dead base, and slap the CrispLid on it. lol
@@r.severn7479 LOL, well I'll use the counterop oven for crisping. I was just happy to have an Instant Pot when it went on sale. Any chance on weakening the connections isn't a risk I'm willing to take.
Great point to consider. One possible option is to remove the inner pot from the IP and use that alone with the CrispLid on a heat safe surface. Of course there is the issue of heat loss through the slides, but it still may work. Another option is if it will work with just a pot.
Since the wings needed 20 minutes of cooking with the Mealthy but wasn't crisp on both sides, could you have stopped the cooking at 10 mins, turned the wings & cooked for the additional 10 mins so that both sides came out crisp?
That's what I would have done!
If you notice, the chicken is barely as dark as the one in the other AirFryer. The Mealthy is just not quite as "browned"...Hmmm, I am having some second thoughts, as I want it for french fries, and I like mine on the well done side.
What about turning up the temperature for the Meathy Crisp Lid to get the same amount of browning/crisping as the Foodie? I am a newbie too.... just got Instant Pot for Christmas & purchased the Meathy Crisper. First Timer!
@@patriciaferreira3718 You are right, perhaps they were not on "hi" level. What a great video you'd make demonstrating this :-)
Could you please check, does the aerosolized grease created inside while air frying accumulate underneath the IP liner, between that and the housing of the IP? That is my biggest complaint with my Power XL traditional air fryer. Grease gets everywhere inside and underneath. It even seeps out the bottom vent slots and gets grease on the counter. Thank you!
Amazing! Thanks for this. How long does it take for the lid to cool down after you put it on the silicone mat so it can be put away?
SNeaker328 I think about 20-30 minutes or so?
I have a Power Fryer Oven. It suggests flipping the food. It has a basket for French fries using the rotisserie function.
Do you find the rotisserie function helpful?
TwoSleevers Urvashi....I want a basket like the one you showed here that comes with the Mealthy, they now sell one that is 2 inches deep. Would there be any reason to not use it in the Ninja Foodi? Do you like the way it cleans up? TIA
aet9rat6 no reason not to use it in the foodi at all. I haven’t played with it enough to speak to ease Of cleaning
Appreciate this video. I only recently discovered the Mealthy Lid when starting to check out air fryers. The only reason I started checking Air Fryers was because I say a fellow do some really nice, and quick kale chips. We like them, but all other methods have taken forever and been, meh. I also like the idea of browning/crisping food after it's been pressure cooked in the Instant Pot. We love our IP and don't really have the room for another table top appliance the size of a decent air fryer. Plus, a decent air fryer costs more than the Mealthy Lid. Looks like I can do a lot more with it.
Great video, thank you and I have just subscribed. Please can you advise me what the difference is between this and a halogen oven?
Many thanks.
ben granger mainly the fan. These have a more powerful fan. The source of heat is different but for all intents and purposes the heat still cooks. I had a halogen one for a while and loved it. You can make any of my air fryer recipes in the halogen one.
I'm downsizing by half in the next 8 months and our new kitchen will be fairly small. I wanted an air fryer and this is so helpful! I ordered through your link - thanks for the great review.
what does the shipping run for one Mealthy lid?
Good review. Watching this with the Foodie Grill/Air Fryer combo infomercial playing on my TV. I think I will just stick to my convection oven with a 15$ crisper pan. Still love my Instantpot.
AMEN
Great information, thank you! Would the Mealthy Crisplid work on an Instant Pot Mini with a smaller trivet and basket? My guess is no, but I figured if anybody would know, it would be you!
fishlaugh I would be nervous about doing that as it is bigger then the container. You don’t want exposed coils on the sides.
so which is better this or Michelangelo Air Fryer Lid?
A very thorough review and demonstration. Thank you. I will most likely get one soon as I use my Instant Pot all the time and know air frying is healthier than deep oil frying. By the way, can you make popcorn with it?
I make popcorn in my instant pot. I use the glass lid i purchased. Just make popcorn inn the pot just like you would on the stove.
Deep frying IS healthy. Sat fat is very healthy. Deep frying, if done at a high enough heat, doesnt transfer a huge amt of fat to the food anyway.
Wonderful review. So thorough and complete. Thank you.
Mealthy has an air fryer. Fyi. In addition, the large basket is included.
Have you tried the dehydration?
How do you clean it? Does it come apart? I have an air fryer and it's hard to clean the fan. It doesn't come apart to clean it.
Wondering myself. The manual says to wipe it clean. But doesn’t it get gunked up with grease that rises out of the cook chamber and passes through the vents and the heating element?
I you pressure cook something with sauce can you use the crisper lid above the liquid? Say biscuits atop a stew?
Hey, does this work on a stainless stell 6 ltr pot? Or does it work only on a pressure cooker?
Can you use this with just a standalone 6-quart stainless steel kitchen pot (that has nothing to do with pressure cookers)?
Tim Jung yes you’re can. You’d want it to be as deep as the pot is, to keep the right distance between the food and the lid. You’d also want to be careful since the pot gets very hot.
Hi thank you for your great reviews, I like your style!. I am in the UK. I'm looking at buying a multi cooker for the first time. I have a small space, so it needs to be compact, and solar electricity in the day, so it needs to be as low wattage as possible, and as flexible as possible on time delays etc. I want a cooker that will pressure cook, and slo cook, that I can divide into two (I have meat eaters and veggies!) and can cook fruit, jam, and veg for bottling, and also if possible bake / rise bread and cakes and dehydrate. I also want to get one that will fit this great CRISP LID so I can occasionally do fries! I have gone round in circles a bit with my research and have just found your awesome reviews so I thought I would ask you! I hope you don't mind. Thank you.
Singplicity Celia Webb an instant pot will do all those things. I haven’t tested their new one with the crisper lid but the Ip combined with this lid would work well for you I think
@@Twosleevers
Thank you so much for answering! That's good news. Any tips on dividing the cooking for meat and veggies versions at the same time? Is Pressure King the uk brand name of Instant pot do you know?
Singplicity Celia Webb it sells under Instant Pot in the UK as well.
@@Twosleevers ok thank you. Any advice on dividing the pot for veggie and meat dish? What's your IP recipe book called please?
I enjoyed your video, thanks for doing the comparison! I do have one question, does the Crisplid hook or clamp onto the Instant Pot liner or does it just sit on top of it?
What they should have done is make the cord detachable using the same plug as the Instant Pot. That would be handy.
Stacie Shannon That was indeed funny! It amazes me how some people will actually argue against an FDA suggestion to not wash chickens when prepping! lol
So, if you have an 8-quart Instant Pot, I take it you would have to use a basket designed for the 6-quart.
It looks like it might work well for finishing sous vide-chicken thighs, for example.
enjoyed video. can you tell me please, where I can buy the crisp lid, for around 50.00. ebay has them for over 110.00 thanks. I want one.
Hi, any reviews for Instant Pot Duo crisp - cooker + air fryer?
I just got one! I’m recovering from surgery but plan to review it soon
I can’t find where to pre order the crispy lid on mealthy site. What am I doing wrong. A great idea I have an IP but it’s a 3 quart , I’ll need to get 6 quart. Mmmm decisions again thanks for the video.
Love Your Review I'm Sold for my Instant Pot. Thank You!!!
Can the mealthy crisplid dehydrate ? On the IP is its dehydrate setting any different than the manual settings ?
would you recommend the Emeril Lagasse 8 quart pressure air fryer duet ? I just received one as a gift from my daughter
Elaine Cruz I have never used one so I couldn’t speak to it intelligently
Can you cook with it or is it only for broiling or caramelizing the food that’s already cooked?
Rebeca Rezonzew you can definitely cook from raw as I did in this video with the chicken wings.
This was the *best* video for understanding the CrispLid and how it compares to stand-alone air fryers. Thank you! Going to get your cookbooks now.
You talked about depth, and the food being close to the heating element. Could you solve that problem by using a shorter trivet?
Susan Botana you can. They also released a deeper basket after this video was made, so your food will be lower automatically.
Looks like the robot from Lost in Space...WARNING! WARNING! DANGER! DANGER! Man! I hope she has a multi appliance kitchen garage to park all those cookers! Just get an IP and maybe a dedicated air fryer, as I’m sure IP air frying has limitations...the Mealthy looks like winner! Good video-
I just bought one off Amazon. Thank You
daniel carlin you like it
My head is spinning she talks so fast, but I think she did a very good job reviewing this air fryer lid... I've been trying to decide if I want to get a dedicated air fryer or one of the lids...Thanks for the video..
Great review! I loved the comparisons!! Thank you!!!
Hello, how are you doing my friend?
Which do you prefer? The Michelangelo or the mealthy lids?
Not all air fryers are the same. They vary in volume of air and max temp. Some such as this crisp lid and ninja grill can go has high as 450 or 500 f while most only reach 400 f. Some very large units have trouble maintaining their set temp. There IS a difference in speed and consistency between units.
So if I own a convection oven I don't really have any need to purchase an air fryer or is there some reason I would want to have this?
Nope
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