The Great Cooker Debate: Cosori 9 in 1 vs Instant Pot Duo 9 in 1

Cosori 9 in 1 vs Instant Pot Duo 9 in 1… Did you know that the majority of fast-food restaurants have switched from deep frying to air frying? Did you know that it’s a healthier alternative to traditional deep-frying? Did you know that an Air Fryer helps you prepare delicious fried foods quickly and easily?

With an air fryer at home, you can now enjoy your favorite fried foods without worrying about excess calories, fat and carb intake. But then there are multipurpose pressure cookers and the question is whether you should buy an air fryer or a pressure cooker. In this article, we are comparing Cosori 9 in 1 vs Instant pot duo 9 in 1; an advanced air fryer with the latest pressure cooker / multicooker side by side to figure out which one should you get for your kitchen counter. Let’s begin with a comparison table and here are the differences and commonalities that we found while testing both kitchen appliances.

Cosori 9 in 1 Vs Instant Pot Duo 9 in 1 Comparison Table

Features	Cosori 9 in 1 Air Fryer	Instant pot Duo 9 in 1 Pressure Cooker
Product Dimensions	10.71×10.83×11.93 Inches	12.2×13.4×12.5 Inches
Weight	12 lbs	11.83 lbs
Operation	Automatic/Programmable	Automatic/Programmable
Control Panel	Touchscreen with digital display	One-touch buttons with digital display
Cooking Capacity	5 Quarts	6 Quarts
Power	1500W	1000W
Temperature Range	170-450F	NA
No. of Cooking Functions	9	9
Cooking Functions	Chicken, Fries, Frozen, Steak, Seafood, Veggies, Bacon, Preheat, & Keep Warm	Pressure cook, Slow cooker, Rice cooker, Steamer, Saute pan, Yogurt maker, Warmer, Sous Vide, & Sterilizer
Suitable Capacity	Can cook enough for 2-4 people	Can cook enough for 3-5 people
Clean up	Dishwasher safe	Dishwasher safe
User Rating	4.7/5 Star (94K Reviews)	4.7/5 Star (48K Reviews)
Best Price	Check	Check

Cosori 9 in 1 vs Instant Pot Duo 9 in 1 Comparison

Since Cosori 9 in 1 Vs Instant Pot Duo 9 in 1 is an electric pressure cooker so it is more like an air fryer vs pressure cooker scenario here.

The two appliances work on entirely different cooking mechanism. One cooks by circulating super-heated air around the food while the other cooks by creating high temperature / pressure inside a cooking chamber. Now the question is: whether an air fryer is better than a pressure cooker and vice versa? And the answer is: it depends on what you are looking for in a cooking appliance and also how you intend to use it.

Let’s go through some key benefits in order to determine what would you get for your kitchen.

Cosori 9 in 1 Vs Instant Pot Duo 9 in 1: Benefits of Pressure Cooker

• Pressure cookers are available in a range of designs and sizes. The large capacity pressure cooker can cook large batches of food in one session.
• Advanced Electric pressure cookers require little to no babysitting.
• Pressure cookers reach high temperature in a snap.
• Pressure cooker reduce cooking time by 60% or more.
• Electric pressure cookers are usually pretty simple and easy to use.
• Pressure cookers preserve nutrients and minerals and your meals come out juicy and delicious every single time.

Cosori 9 in 1 Vs Instant Pot Duo 9 in 1: Benefits of Air Fryers

• Air fryers are healthier alternate to deep fryers.
• Air fryers replicate the taste and texture of deep-fried food without using oil.
• Air fryer reduce cooking time by 60% or more.
• Air fryer is a versatile kitchen appliance that can be used to air fry, bake, grill, roast, toast, dehydrate and more.
• Air fryers are available in all sizes so you could easily hunt down the size you are looking for.
• You can find an air fryer between 50 to 300$ depending on the features you are looking for.

With differences between Cosori 9 in 1 vs Instant pot duo 9 in 1 explained, benefits of both air fryer and a pressure cooker listed above, lets do an in-depth review of Cosori 9 in 1 and Instant pot duo 9 in 1 separately.

Cosori 9 in 1 Air Fryer Review

Not as well-known name as Instant, Ninja and Cuisinart or Philips but Cosori certainly second to none. Cosori pro L501 is a capable air fryer offering a number of cooking presets and delivers impressive performance. 

Here is how we found it:

First Impression

Out of the box, the Cosori Pro LE looks stunning with feels well built. The material feels premium to touch while the design is advanced with touchscreen control panel on the top which looks super advanced and intuitive as well. The gorgeous Cosori pro LE air fryer will fit right in and sitting on your kitchen top, it surely will turn some heads around.

Cosori Pro LE is a basket style air fryer featuring 5 Quart capacity which is said to be enough for 4 people and while we tested it in our kitchen, it proved to be right. Its 5 quarts cooking basket can accommodate enough for a family of 3-4 people with ease.

Low on kitchen real estate? The Cosori Pro LE 9 in 1 measures only 10.71×10.83×11.93 Inches and weighs 12 pounds which is compact enough to fit on the smallest of countertops.

Cooking Capabilities

Let’s explore the cooking capabilities of the air fryer.

• Air fry
• Bake
• Roast
• Preheat
• Keep warm

Cosori pro LE air fryer is equipped with 9 cooking presets which are: Chicken, Fries, Frozen, Steak, Seafood, Veggies, Bacon, Preheat, & Keep Warm.

Each of the 9 cooking presets is programmed with perfect time and temperature to cook a specific food eliminating the guesswork out and saving your precious time in the kitchen. You might be wondering what you can cook in Cosori Pro LE air fryer. So, there is a recipe book especially designed by Cosori Chefs, included in the box with tons of amazing recipes. Not enough recipes? You can find more on manufacturer’s website.

Ease of Use

Let’s talk about control panel. We absolutely loved the angled tempered glass display on the air fryer. It is fingerprint resistant, scratch resistant and durable enough to endure test of times. Plus, it is sensitive and responsive enough not to annoy you while operating the air fryer.

While cooking with Cosori Pro LE we found out that using the air fryer is pretty straightforward and credit goes to intuitive and well laid out control panel and 9 cooking presets which lets you cook your favorite meals with a press of a button.

Here is another one: If you don’t want to go with the cooking presets, you can adjust the time (1-60

Min) and temperature (170-450F) depending on what you are cooking. On average an air fryer can achieve 450F temperature but some advanced ones can go even higher than that.

Unlike round baskets, the Cosori comes with a square basket which can accommodate more French fries and more chicken wings. There’s more! While cooking, if the ingredients need a shake or flip, the air fryer has a shake reminder so you can remember to check on your meal and shake it in time before its too late.

Another significant feature that we admired is air whisper technology. With this feature, you can cook anything at any time without worrying about waking somebody up. It is virtually noiseless.

Cleanup

Cleaning Cosori Pro LE air fryer is easier than you can imagine. The air frying basket is protected with nonstick coating which makes cleanup a breeze. Also, the material used in construction is BPA free ensuring your food is safe.

What’s in the Box?

Here is what we got out of the box:

• Cosori Pro LE 5 Quart air fryer
• A 30 recipe booklet and a user manual.

Instant Pot Duo 9 in 1 Electric Pressure Cooker

Also known as Instant Pot Duo Plus, Instapot Duo Plus, Insta Duo Plus, IP Duo Plus, or Instant Pot Duo 9 in 1 has gone through a number of upgrades since it was released about a decade ago. Instant Pot Duo 9 in 1 is the third iteration with more refined look and increased features in comparison to its predecessors.  

Appearance & Design

We tested and reviewed the Instant Pot Duo Plus 6 quart model which measure 12.2×13.4×12.5 Inches and weighs about 12 pounds. Out of the box, it boasts a standard instant pot design with refined and advanced control panel and a digital display.

Instant pot is mainly designed for everyday cooking and its quite heavy but not to heavy to move around. You can store it in the cupboard in case you are short on counter space or you just simply don’t like to leave your cooking appliances out on the counter – like me.

All the accessories fit right in the cooking pot making it easier to store. The lid design has been overhauled with automatic sealing and they have placed the steam release switch slightly away from the handles so you don’t accidently burn your hands while cooking. All in all, it’s a well-crafted electric pressure cooker with improved design and capabilities that will be a great addition to your kitchen weaponry.

Instant Pot Duo Plus Cooking Functions

What can you make with the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9 in 1 multicooker? Well, just like any other multicooker, the IP duo plus has endless possibilities to choose from. Just for pressure cooking, there are about 1200 amazing recipes on brand’s website and that’s not it. There are countless other blogs dedicated to creating incredible and delicious recipes for instant pot that you can try out. The thing is, there is much more that you can do with instant pot.

To start with, Instant Pot Duo Plus is a 9 in 1 appliance which means it has the functionality of 9 cooking appliances combined in it. Here is what it has to offer in terms of cooking functions:

• Pressure cook
• Slow cooker
• Rice cooker
• Steamer
• Saute pan
• Yogurt maker
• Warmer
• Sous Vide
• Sterilizer

Besides, to make cooking an amazing experience, here are the smart cooking programs:

• Cake
• Egg
• Soup/Broth
• Rice
• Bean/Grain
• Porridge/Oatmeal
• Sterilize

Not finished yet! There is a customizable setting that lets you set your required time and temperature for any customized recipe. Once food is ready, you can switch it to keep warm mode that will keep your meal at serving temperature without burning it. We loved the delay start feature which comes in handy if you have busy schedule. Add the ingredients, set the time and temperature and schedule your cooking. Your meal will be ready and warm when you get back from a hectic day at work, how about that?

The features are endless just like cooking options. The handles have slots where you can put the lid in case you don’t want to keep it on the counter for any reason. It’s a small yet a very useful feature. We also got an extra sealing ring and a steaming rack in the box.

Moving on to cleaning… all the accessories go into dishwasher including the lid which makes the cleaning as simple as it can get.  

Verdict: Cosori 9 in 1 Vs Instant Pot Duo 9 in 1

Now that we have read about both Cosori 9 in 1 Vs Instant Pot Duo 9 in 1, its time to pick one!

Choosing either of the two appliances depends on what you plan to cook and how do you want to cook. For dry, crisp and fried food, Cosori 9 in 1 air fryer would be a wise choice. Air fryers replicate the taste and texture of deep fried food without using tons of oil.

Air fryers are suitable for snacks, veggies, toasts, sandwiches, meats, desserts, and other baked goods. In short air fryers do great with foods that is baked, grilled, roasted or fried.

On the other hand, pressure cookers work better with stews and soups – liquid-y foods which is not the domain of air fryers. A pressure cooker is used with meats, poultry, rice, porridge, beans, chili, veggies, or anything that can be prepared on stovetop.  Not only pressure cook, Instant pot duo plus 9 in 1 offers additional functions such as slow cooking, steam, sauté, yogurt and more.

Suppose, you want to get the best of both worlds? We suggest you go for a Pressure Cooker Air Fryer Combo that combined the functionality of both an air fryer and a pressure in one useful appliance. If this comparison has helped you in decision making, do share it with friends who are considering a new cooking appliance.