Our verdict: The Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6.5 Quart Ultimate Lid Multi-Cooker 140-0068-01 ranks 10th of the 10 multi-cookers we compare, with 7.4 out of 10.
Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6.5 Quart Ultimate Lid Multi-Cooker 140-0068-01
7.4/10
The Instant Pot Duo Crisp 140-0068-01 is a 6.5-quart multi-cooker with one lid for pressure cooking and air frying. It suits cooks who want a pressure cooker and a small countertop oven in one pot and have the counter space.
Single Ultimate Lid handles both pressure cooking and air frying, with no lid swapping
Roast, bake, broil and dehydrate modes add a small-oven role
Wi-Fi app control and a large library of guided recipes
Pressure cooks, slow cooks, steams and makes yogurt, like the Duo line
Keep in mind
Air frying capacity is limited, so fries and wings go in small batches
Heavy, bulky and the lid needs room to open on the counter
One of the pricier cookers here, and it has more parts to clean
Why the Instant Pot Duo Crisp scores 7.4
Each bar shows where it places among the 10 multi-cookers in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
How happy owners are10th of 10
How many rated it6th of 10
How new it is4th of 10
Why it sits behind the Our Place Dream Cooker 6 Qt Ceramic Nonstick Pressure Cooker and Multicooker
The Our Place Dream Cooker 6 Qt Ceramic Nonstick Pressure Cooker and Multicooker (8.2) beats the Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6.5 Quart Ultimate Lid Multi-Cooker 140-0068-01 (7.4) because it leaves owners clearly happier.
About the Instant Pot Duo Crisp
The Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid has a single attached lid that covers both jobs. Pressure cooking, steaming, slow cooking, sautéing and yogurt work as they do on a standard Instant Pot. The same lid also air fries, bakes, roasts, broils and dehydrates, so a roast can be pressure cooked and then crisped without swapping lids. Sources list 13 functions in all, including sous vide, proofing and keep warm.
The pot holds 6.5 quarts and the unit is rated at 1500 watts. It is wide and short rather than tall, and it is a large appliance: about 15.5 inches across and 13.4 inches high. The lid tilts open, so it needs clear space above the cooker.
Air frying uses a single stainless steel rack, not a basket. Reviewed lists the box contents as the cooking pot, the air frying rack and the removable pressure cooking cover. One review puts the air fry limit at 400°F. The cooker connects to an app with guided recipes.
What owners report about the Instant Pot Duo Crisp
Little owner feedback for this exact model was findable, so this section is short. The main owner reports come from comments under a review of the 6.5-quart Ultimate Lid Duo Crisp.
Several owners there describe the float valve sticking, which leaves the lid locked for a long time. Others report trouble releasing the pressure cover, very slow pressure release, and a lid knob that breaks. Owners also asked about low-pressure cooking: the cooker has high pressure only.
Published reviews add that the single rack holds less than a basket and that air frying can brown unevenly, and one review unit showed a C6 error and was replaced by the brand. Owner reports are mixed, and the sticking valve is the problem to check before buying.
Who the Instant Pot Duo Crisp suits
It suits someone who wants one appliance to replace a pressure cooker and a small oven, cooks for two to four, and can leave it on the counter. Pot-and-crisp dishes such as roasts and chicken pieces are the strongest use.
Look elsewhere if you air fry often for a crowd, since fries and wings go in small batches. Anyone with limited counter or shelf space should consider the Instant Pot Duo, which is smaller and has no air fry lid. Buyers who want a smart cooker with a built-in scale and guided recipes should look at the CHEF iQ Smart Pressure Cooker.
Questions about the Instant Pot Duo Crisp
Does the Instant Pot Duo Crisp 140-0068-01 pressure cook and air fry with the same lid?
Yes. The Ultimate Lid handles both, so you don't swap lids between pressure cooking and air frying.
Does the Instant Pot Duo Crisp 140-0068-01 come with an air fryer basket?
No. It comes with a single stainless steel air frying rack, not a basket. The rack holds less than a basket would.
How big is the Instant Pot Duo Crisp 140-0068-01?
About 15.5 inches wide and deep and 13.4 inches high, with a 6.5-quart pot. The lid tilts open, so it needs clearance above the cooker.
Can the Instant Pot Duo Crisp 140-0068-01 cook at low pressure?
No. Owners report it cooks at high pressure only. Shorten the cook time if a recipe calls for low pressure.
Does the Instant Pot Duo Crisp 140-0068-01 have recipes?
Yes. It connects to an app with guided recipes, and one review lists the app as having hundreds of them.
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The other badge winners in our multi-cookers ranking.
Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. Too few review sites cover multi-cookers for their verdicts to lead, so this ranking is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 17 models for this guide before settling on these ten.
Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in October 2026.
