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In the video, Susan provides a detailed comparison between the Instant Pot Duo Crisp and the Instant Pot Pro Crisp to aid viewers in making an informed purchasing decision. The Duo Crisp is presented as the base model, available in 5.7L and 8L sizes, while the more expensive Pro Crisp comes in a 7.6L capacity with a new design and improved usability features. Both models are equipped with an air fryer lid, but they differ significantly in their pressure cooking lids, controls, and inner pots.
The Pro Crisp features an upgraded, dishwasher-safe stainless steel inner pot with silicone stay-cool handles, a flat bottom safe for hobs and ovens, and better temperature controls. These enhancements make it versatile for various cooking methods beyond pressure cooking, including sautéing and flash frying. Both models support essential functions like pressure cooking, sautéing, slow cooking, steaming, and air frying, but the Pro Crisp offers more detailed cooking feedback and customizable settings.
Further comparisons reveal that the Pro Crisp has a quieter and more gentle steam release mechanism termed "whisper quiet," in contrast to the more forceful release of the Duo Crisp. Both models allow easy lid handling during cooking. While both air fryers share similar functions such as air frying, roasting, and dehydrating, the Pro Crisp stands out with its flat-bottom inner pot for better searing and sautéing, despite a fixed grill setting temperature on both models.
Ultimately, the choice between the Duo Crisp and Pro Crisp may come down to individual cooking habits, desired features, and budget considerations.
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In this part of the video, Susan discusses the primary differences between the Instant Pot Duo Crisp and the Instant Pot Pro Crisp, aiming to help viewers make an informed purchasing decision. She explains that the Duo Crisp is typically the base model available in 5.7L and 8L sizes, while the Pro Crisp is the more expensive option with a 7.6L capacity and a new design. Both models include an air fryer lid and are quite large, requiring significant storage space. She emphasizes considering cooking habits and potential for batch cooking over just family size when choosing a model.
Susan also reviews the contents of the boxes for both models. For the Duo Crisp, you get a pressure cooker lid, a trivet (now with a less secure design), an air fryer basket with a stand, a grill or broiling layer, and the air fryer lid. The Pro Crisp’s contents will be shown next.
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In this part of the video, the host discusses the redesigned pressure cooking lid and mentions that it will be covered in more detail later. The video highlights that the Pro Crisp comes with an air frying lid and internally includes a trivet, although the current design lacks locking legs, making it less useful compared to older models. The host criticizes the air fryer basket’s ceramic coating, pointing out that it wears out and remains unchanged from previous versions.
The key feature discussed is the upgraded stainless steel inner pot of the Pro Crisp, which is dishwasher safe, durable, but slightly concave, leading to water accumulation. Unlike the old model, the new Pro Crisp inner pot has silicone stay-cool handles, a flat bottom, and is hob and oven safe, enhancing its usability for various cooking methods, including slow sautéing and flash frying.
Overall, the upgraded inner pot and usability features make the new Pro Crisp model worth considering for those who cook frequently with an Instant Pot.
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In this part of the video, the presenter compares the functions and operations of the Instant Pot Duo Crisp and the Instant Pot Pro models. They explain the buttons and their functions on both devices, noting that the Duo Crisp has separate buttons for multicooking and air frying, while the Pro model uses updated controls with additional granularity for adjusting temperature and time. Key functionalities such as pressure cooking, sautéing, slow cooking, steaming, and air frying are highlighted. The Pro model provides more detailed feedback during cooking, such as preheating and cooking status, which the presenter finds useful. Additionally, both models have keep warm and delay start features.
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In this part of the video, the speaker outlines the differences between the Instant Pot Pro Crisp and the Instant Pot Duo Crisp. Key points include the additional settings and customizable options available on the Pro Crisp, notably the sauté mode with adjustable temperature settings ranging from 1 to 6. The Pro Crisp is highlighted for its advantage in temperature control compared to the Duo Crisp. The speaker also addresses the absence of a yogurt button on both models but reassures viewers that making yogurt is still feasible using the sauté function. Furthermore, the segment compares the pressure cooking lids and their functionality, showing that both lids auto-lock and are easy to set for pressure cooking. A real-world test is conducted to compare the pressure cooking performance of both models, noting differences in display information during the preheat stage.
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In this segment, the video explains the process of releasing steam from the Instant Pot Duo Crisp and the Pro Crisp models. It highlights that the Pro Crisp has a new mechanism known as “whisper quiet,” which diffuses steam more slowly and quietly compared to the Duo Crisp. The video notes that while the Pro Crisp heats up quicker, the difference isn’t very significant. The preheating time for both models is observed, with the Pro Crisp being slightly faster. The segment also demonstrates the quick release of pressure, emphasizing how the Pro Crisp’s steam release is more gentle and quieter than the Duo Crisp’s more forceful steam release. Both models allow the lid to be twisted off and held while stirring or removing the pot.
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In this part of the video, the presenter compares the settings and functions of two air fryers, focusing on their capabilities such as air frying, roasting, baking, grilling, and dehydrating. Both air fryers have adjustable temperatures and times for most functions, except for the grill setting which has a fixed temperature. The presenter highlights that although the two models are more similar than expected, the key difference lies in the inner pot design. The Instant Pot Pro Crisp offers additional features like a flat bottom for better searing and sautéing, and a quieter steam release. The choice between the two models may depend on one’s budget, experience with pressure cooking, and specific needs in the kitchen.