5 Alternatives to the Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer 11-in-1

The first thing to say is that the Instant Pot Duo Crisp is a true all-rounder: pressure cooker, air fryer, slow cooker, steamer, sous vide, dehydrator and more in one 5.7L pot. That breadth is brilliant, but it also makes it expensive and fairly bulky, so the best alternative depends on which functions you’ll actually use.

The Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Multi-Cooker 5.7L is the closest match if you like the brand and want the core pressure-cooking experience without paying for the air fryer lid. It’s much cheaper at £79.99 and still gives you pressure cook, slow cook, rice cook, sauté, yoghurt, steam and keep-warm functions. What’s better: it’s simpler, smaller to live with, and excellent value. What’s worse: no air frying, no dehydrating, no grill-style crisping. Choose this if you mainly want fast one-pot dinners, stews, rice and batch cooking, and already have a separate air fryer.

The Morphy Richards 3.5L Sear and Stew Slow Cooker is a different beast entirely, but a smart alternative if your real need is low-effort comfort food rather than pressure cooking. At £39.99 it’s far cheaper, and the removable non-stick aluminium pot makes browning and serving easy. What’s better: it’s compact, stylish in matte black and rose gold, and ideal for casseroles, pulled pork and soups. What’s worse: it doesn’t do pressure cooking or crisping, and the 3.5L capacity is better for smaller households. Choose this if you want a dependable slow cooker for weeknight stews and don’t need multi-function complexity.

The Crockpot Digital Slow Cooker 3.5L is another budget-friendly option for smaller households. It’s even more straightforward than the Instant Pot, with a programmable countdown timer and a UK 3-pin plug, which is handy for plug-and-play use on a British worktop. What’s better: low price, easy controls, and excellent slow-cook results. What’s worse: no sauté, no pressure function, no air fry lid, and a modest 3–4 person capacity. Pick this if you want dinner ready when you get home and prefer a simple, reliable appliance over a do-it-all machine.

If you need a bit more room, the Crockpot Lift and Serve Digital Slow Cooker 4.7L is a strong upgrade. It’s still much cheaper than the Instant Pot Duo Crisp at £65, but the larger capacity suits families better and the hinged lid is genuinely convenient in a busy kitchen. What’s better: bigger batch cooking, energy-efficient slow cooking, and less faff when serving. What’s worse: it’s still only a slow cooker, so it cannot replace the pressure-cooking speed or air-frying crispness of the Instant Pot. This is the one to choose if you cook roasts, chilli or casseroles for up to five people.

Finally, the Yum Asia Panda Mini Rice Cooker is the specialist pick for rice lovers. At £99.90, it’s not cheap for its tiny 0.63L capacity, but the fuzzy logic control and ceramic bowl make it a lovely little machine for perfect rice, grains and a few multicooker extras. What’s better: outstanding rice performance, compact size, and 220–240V compatibility for UK homes. What’s worse: it’s not a family-sized all-purpose cooker, and it won’t replace pressure cooking or air frying. Choose this if rice is a staple and you want restaurant-quality results from a compact countertop appliance.

In short: buy the Instant Pot Duo Crisp if you want one machine to do almost everything. But if you want better value, less clutter, or a more focused appliance, the alternatives above are all strong contenders for UK kitchens.