A 5.7L air fryer multicooker that earns its £175 price tag

Yes — the Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer 11-in-1 is worth buying if you want one appliance that can genuinely replace several others, especially at its current all-time-low price of £175.04. With a 4.6/5 rating from 2,085 reviews, it has the kind of user backing that suggests it delivers on the big promise: pressure cooking speed plus air-fryer crisping in one 5.7L unit.

First impressions

The appeal is obvious from the spec sheet alone. You get an 11-in-1 multicooker with pressure cooking, sauté, steamer, slow cooker, sous vide, food warming, baking, dehydrating, grilling and air frying functions, plus a 5.7-litre capacity that suits growing families and batch cooking. For UK kitchens, that matters: 5.7L is large enough for proper meal prep without jumping into the footprint of a huge countertop oven, and the included UK cable makes it straightforward to plug in and use.

What does it do well?

The standout feature is the combination of pressure cooker and air fryer in one machine. Instant Pot claims it can save more than 80% energy and cost and cook up to 70% faster than other methods, and that speed is the main reason people buy this style of multicooker. Pressure cooking is ideal for stews, curries, beans and tougher cuts, while the air fryer lid adds the crisp golden finish that standard multicookers cannot provide.

The 11 one-touch programmes make it easier to use day to day. Instead of juggling separate settings for sautéing, steaming or slow cooking, you can move through a meal with fewer steps. The included accessories also add real value: a multi-level air fryer basket, dehydrating and grilling tray, steam rack with handles, inner pot, pressure cooker lid, air fryer basket, dehydrating tray and protective pad storage lid. That means you are not just buying a pot with a fan attached; you are getting a system designed to handle different cooking styles.

How does it perform in practice?

On paper, the Duo Crisp is built for tender interiors and crisp exteriors, and that is exactly the kind of performance people want from this category. The pressure-cooking side should suit anyone who wants faster weekday meals, while the air fryer function is aimed at healthier crisping without needing a separate appliance. The 5.7L size is especially useful for batch cooking, which is a strong fit for UK households that want leftovers for lunches or freezer meals.

The main performance advantage is versatility, not simplicity. If you only want to air fry chips or reheat snacks, this is more machine than you need. But if you regularly cook full meals, the ability to sauté, pressure cook, then finish with a crisp top or air-fried texture is genuinely useful.

Build quality and kitchen fit

Instant Pot has a strong reputation in multicookers, and the 4.6-star average across 2,085 reviews suggests the build and reliability are generally well received. The brushed stainless steel styling of the wider Instant Pot range is usually easy to live with in a modern kitchen, and the Duo Crisp format is aimed at people who want one premium appliance rather than several cheaper gadgets.

The downside is size and counter commitment. A 5.7L multicooker with an air fryer lid is not a tiny footprint, so it will take up meaningful UK worktop space. If your kitchen is compact, you will need to think carefully about storage and daily access.

Is it good value for money?

At £175.04, it is not cheap, but it is currently at the all-time lowest recorded price and sits 8% below the £189.99 RRP. That makes the timing attractive, especially because the product is rated highly and has sold 50+ units last month. Compared with the plain Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 5.7L at £79.99, you are paying a big premium for the air fryer lid and extra cooking modes. Compared with the Instant Pot Duo Mini 3L at £59.59, you are paying for capacity and versatility rather than compactness.

If you want both pressure cooking and air frying, the premium is easier to justify. If you already own a good air fryer, the value becomes less compelling because the standard Duo 7-in-1 is far cheaper at £79.99 and still highly rated at 4.6/5.

How does it compare to alternatives?

Against the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 5.7L, this model wins on flexibility because it adds air frying, dehydrating and grilling functions, but loses on price by a wide margin. Against the Duo Mini 3L, it is the better family option by capacity alone, but the mini is the more sensible buy for smaller households or limited worktops. The Morphy Richards 3.5L Sear and Stew slow cooker at £38.99 is far cheaper, but it is a single-purpose appliance and cannot compete on speed, pressure cooking or crisping.

Final take

The Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer is a premium all-rounder that makes sense for households that cook real meals often and want one appliance to do the job of several. Its biggest strengths are speed, versatility and the combination of pressure cooking with air frying; its biggest weakness is price, especially versus the cheaper Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1.