Instant VORTEX User Manual

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Recommended Cooking Times & Temperatures
Use the Smart Programs as a starting point and experiment with cooking
times and temperatures to get the results you prefer. The following cooking
times and temperatures are recommendations only. Always follow a
trusted recipe.
Food Smart Program Cooking Time*
Cooking
Temperature*
Instruction
Thin-cut fries
(Frozen)
Air Fry or Roast 14–18 minutes 385°F / 196°C
Shake food
partway
Thin-cut fries
(Fresh)
Air Fry or Roast 18–20 minutes 385°F / 196°C
Shake food
partway
Thick-cut fries
(Frozen)
Air Fry or Roast 16–20 minutes 385°F / 196°C
Shake food
partway
Thick-cut fries
(Fresh)
Air Fry or Roast 20–25 minutes 385°F / 196°C
Shake food
partway
Chicken wings Air Fry or Roast 20–30 minutes 400°F / 205°C Turn food partway
Half chicken (up to
2lbs)
Roast 30–40 minutes 380°F / 193°C
Optionally, baste
partway
Chicken nuggets
(Frozen)
Broil / Air Fry 10–15 minutes 400°F / 205°C Turn food partway
Shrimp (Frozen) Air Fry 8–10 minutes 400°F / 205°C Turn food partway
Shrimp (Fresh) Air Fry 8–10 minutes 350°F / 177°C Turn food partway
Fish sticks (Frozen) Broil / Bake 8–12 minutes 400°F / 205°C Turn food partway
Asparagus Broil / Bake 7–9 minutes 380°F / 193°C Turn food partway
Cauliower Broil / Bake 6–10 minutes 380°F / 193°C Turn food partway
Cake Bake 25–35 minutes 365°F / 185°C
Use a springform
cake pan
Find dozens of easy-to-follow recipes or download the Instant Pot app.
CAUTION
Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of meats reaches
the Safe Minimum Internal Temperature. Visit www.fsis.usda.gov for more information.

Instant VORTEX Specifications

General

Control Type	Digital
Appliance Category	Air Fryer
Model	VORTEX
Capacity	6 quarts
Functions	Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Reheat, Dehydrate
Material	Plastic
Brand	Instant
Timer	60 minutes
Dishwasher Safe Parts	Yes
Temperature Range	120-400°F (49-204°C)