Air Fryers

Instant 140-3089-01

#3 · Best With Viewing Window (Test-Kitchen Pick)
8.1 /10 Our score
Lowest verified price $139.99 Amazon
Our verdict
A good family fryer for people who want to watch food cook and care about noise. Street prices have ranged from budget to mid-priced, so shop around.

Pros

  • Viewing window
  • Quieter than most models ATK tested
  • Fits four cutlets and two bags of fries (winner-line interior)
  • Odor-reducing filters
  • Dishwasher-safe basket

Cons

  • Weak broil
  • Filters need replacing
  • 400°F maximum
  • Cooking results are inherited from the winner line rather than tested on this exact variant

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Last reviewed October 24, 2026
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Review

What to know about Instant 140-3089-01

A 6-quart, 6-in-1 drawer air fryer with a viewing window and replaceable odor filters. The Instant Vortex Plus 6-quart line is ATK's longtime winner and also Food Network's and Engadget's best overall. ATK names this ClearCook + OdorErase version its upgrade pick because it is quieter and its liner stays put. It fits a family of four and a 4-lb chicken.
Editorial notes

Why it stands out

Why we like it

America's Test Kitchen names this exact model, 140-3089-01, its Upgrade Pick. It found the fan quieter than most models tested and the basket liner stayed in place. The model shares its interior with ATK's overall winner, the Vortex Plus 6-quart, which fit four cutlets and two 15-ounce bags of fries.

Food Network and Engadget also pick the Vortex Plus 6-quart line. The window lets you check browning without opening the drawer.

What to know

Skip it if you broil often or cook very large items. Broil is weak, and the OdorErase filters need periodic replacement.
Performance

Score breakdown

Cooking performance

How crisp, even and fast results are on fries, wings and chicken in independent tests, including temperature accuracy and whether large loads cook through.

8.3
Inherits ATK's winner-line results; not tested as this exact variant; weak broil
Usable capacity vs. footprint

How much food fits in a single layer (cutlets, fries, whole chicken) relative to the counter space the unit takes; dual-zone flexibility counts here.

7.8
Four cutlets and two bags of fries (ATK); 13 in tall
Ease of use

Intuitive controls, presets that work, shake reminders, auto-pause when the basket is removed, readable display, noise level.

8.5
Window and a quieter fan (ATK, model-specific)
Cleaning and materials

Dishwasher-safe basket and crisper plate, coating durability, PFAS/PTFE transparency, how hard the basket and crisper are to scrub.

7.3
Dishwasher-safe basket; filters are an ongoing cost
Build quality and safety

Sturdiness, exterior and handle temperatures, reliability complaints, recalls and warranty length.

8.0
ATK says the liner stays put; no recall flags
Value

Performance and features per dollar at typical street price, including how often it is discounted.

7.9
About $100 on Amazon per trackers (live price hidden); $129.99 at Instant
Specifications

Instant 140-3089-01 specs

Capacity

Total capacity
6 qt
Independent cooking zones
1 zones

Design

Form factor
Single basket with window
Dimensions (L x W x H)
15.4 x 11.8 x 13 in

Performance

Rated power
1700 W
Max temperature
400 °F

Features

Viewing window
Yes
Built-in food thermometer
No
Wi-Fi/app control
No

Cleaning

Dishwasher-safe basket/parts
Yes
Basket coating / material
Nonstick
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Walmart $159.99
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Lowest verified price $139.99
30-day low $119.95
90-day average $134.97
90-day low $119.95

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