Quick answer: The most non-toxic air fryers either use a glass bowl, like the Ninja Crispi, or have a basket the maker says is PFAS-free, like the Cosori TurboBlaze. We checked the 25 best-selling air fryers on October 17, 2026: only 5 said their cooking surface is PFAS-free, 11 called the basket “nonstick” without naming the coating, and none of the top 25 was sold as a glass air fryer. Watch out for “stainless steel” in the name: it often means the outside, not the basket.
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Key Findings: 25 Best-Selling Air Fryers
- 5 of 25 best-selling air fryers say their basket or cooking surfaces are PFAS-free.
- 11 of 25 call the basket “nonstick” but never say what the coating is, including 4 of the top 5.
- 2 of 25 say ceramic-coated with no PFAS claim. The other 7, mostly toaster-oven styles, make no PFAS claim either way (one lists a stainless steel fry basket).
- None of the top 25 is sold as a glass air fryer, even though “glass air fryer” gets about 40,500 US searches a month.
- The #1 best seller, the Cosori TurboBlaze, is one of the five that says PFAS-free.
The Data: What Each Listing Says About the Cooking Surface
We went through the top 25 of the Air Fryers best-seller list at the largest US online store and recorded what each listing says about the basket, tray or cooking surface.
| Rank | Air fryer (as listed) | What the listing says about the cooking surface |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cosori TurboBlaze 6 Qt | PFAS-free ceramic coating on basket and crisper tray |
| #2 | Chefman 4 Qt | Nonstick basket, coating not named |
| #3 | Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6 Qt | Nonstick basket, coating not named (stainless steel finish) |
| #4 | Ninja AF181 6.5 Qt | Nonstick basket and crisper plate, coating not named |
| #5 | Ninja AF141 5 Qt | Nonstick basket and crisper plate, coating not named |
| #6 | Chefman 9 Qt TurboFry | Nonstick basket, coating not named |
| #7 | Chefman 2 Qt Mini | Nonstick basket, coating not named |
| #8 | bella 4 Qt Slim | EverGood ceramic, “without PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, lead, or cadmium” |
| #9 | Emeril 26 Qt French Door oven | No coating claim (stainless steel exterior) |
| #10 | Ninja DZ201 8 Qt DualZone | Nonstick, coating not named |
| #11 | Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven | Ceramic nonstick griddle; no PFAS claim |
| #12 | Our Place Wonder Oven | Called “non-toxic” in the title; no coating claim in bullets |
| #13 | Gourmia toaster oven | Stainless steel fry basket |
| #14 | Chefman Air Fryer+ Rotisserie | No coating claim |
| #15 | Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt | PFAS-free ceramic-coated basket |
| #16 | Cuisinart 4.5 Qt basket fryer | No coating information |
| #17 | Chefman 6 Qt Dual Basket | Nonstick baskets, coating not named |
| #18 | Gourmia 14 Qt Rotisserie Oven | No coating claim |
| #19 | Nutrichef 5.8 Qt | Nonstick tray, coating not named |
| #20 | Ninja DZ550 10 Qt DualZone | Nonstick cooking surface “100% PFAS free” |
| #21 | Ninja French Door Premier oven | All cooking surfaces “made without PFAS” |
| #22 | Sweetcrispy 6 Qt | Nonstick basket, coating not named |
| #23 | OLIXIS 9.5 Qt Dual | Ceramic, no PFAS claim |
| #24 | NEWBULIG 3 Qt | Nonstick plate, coating not named |
| #25 | Ninja AF101 4 Qt | Ceramic-coated nonstick basket, no PFAS claim |
“Coating not named” doesn’t prove a basket contains PTFE. It means a shopper can’t tell from the listing, which is exactly the problem.
Glass vs Stainless Steel vs Ceramic Air Fryers
| Type | Coating? | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glass | None | Nothing to wear off, you can watch food cook | Rare, heavier, can break |
| Stainless steel basket | None (if truly uncoated) | Durable, no coating | Food sticks more; “stainless” often means only the outside |
| Ceramic-coated basket | Yes, ceramic | Nonstick and often labeled PFAS-free | Coating can wear; check the PFAS claim |
| “Nonstick” basket | Yes, often unnamed | Easy to clean, cheapest | You usually can’t tell what the coating is |
For the full story on PFAS labels, see our study of 25 best-selling pans and their PFAS claims. The same rules apply: “PFAS-free” or “PTFE-free” means something, “non-toxic” alone doesn’t.
Are Nonstick Air Fryers Safe?
- The FDA still authorizes PTFE nonstick coatings. Its PFAS food contact page says “studies show negligible amounts” of PFAS in these coatings migrate to food.
- Minnesota has banned the sale of cookware with intentionally added PFAS since January 1, 2025, under a law whose PFAS definition covers PTFE. According to Packaging Law, the state agency counts air fryers as covered if a part such as a “pan, baking sheet, tray, or grill” has a PFAS nonstick coating.
- Our take: a working nonstick air fryer isn’t an emergency. When the coating starts peeling or it’s time to replace it, choose glass or a basket labeled PFAS-free.
Our Picks: The Best Non-Toxic Air Fryers
| Pick | Best for | Cooking surface (per listing) |
|---|---|---|
| Ninja Crispi | No coating at all | Borosilicate glass, free of PFAS, PTFE and nonstick coatings |
| Cosori TurboBlaze 6 Qt | Most people | PFAS-free ceramic basket and tray |
| Ninja DualZone DZ550 10 Qt | Families, two foods at once | Nonstick “100% PFAS free” |
| bella 4 Qt Slim | Small kitchens, budget | Ceramic, without PFAS, PFOA, PTFE |
| Ninja French Door Premier | Replacing a toaster oven | All cooking surfaces made without PFAS |
Best Glass Air Fryer: Ninja Crispi
The Ninja Crispi is a small “PowerPod” heater that sits on top of glass containers. The listing says it includes a 4-quart and a 6-cup borosilicate glass container with storage lids, and that the containers “are free of PFAS, PTFE, and nonstick chemical coatings.” You can cook, serve and store leftovers in the same dish.
- Good for: people who want no coating at all, and small households.
- Keep in mind: glass can break if dropped, and the 4-quart container is smaller than family basket models.
Check the current price of the Ninja Crispi
Best Overall: Cosori TurboBlaze
The Cosori TurboBlaze is the #1 best-selling air fryer on the list and one of the most reviewed. Its listing says the basket and crisper tray have a “PFAS-free, nonstick ceramic coating.” It holds 6 quarts, goes up to 450°F and has 9 functions.
Check the current price of the Cosori TurboBlaze
Best Dual-Basket: Ninja DualZone DZ550
The Ninja DualZone DZ550 has two independent baskets (10 quarts total), so you can cook fries and chicken at the same time and have them finish together. Its listing says the nonstick cooking surface is “made 100% PFAS free.”
Check the current price of the Ninja DualZone DZ550
Best Budget: bella 4-Quart Slim
The bella 4-quart Slim (#8) is narrow enough for small counters. Its listing says the EverGood ceramic coating is made “without PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, lead, or cadmium,” the clearest claim on the whole list.
Check the current price of the bella 4-quart Slim
Best Air Fryer Oven: Ninja French Door Premier
If you want an air fryer that also replaces your toaster oven, the Ninja French Door Premier (#21) is a 20-quart countertop oven with 10 functions. Its listing says “all cooking surfaces are made without PFAS,” and it comes with a 5-quart air fry basket, sheet pan and racks.
Check the current price of the Ninja French Door Premier
How to Check Any Air Fryer in 30 Seconds
- Find the basket claim, not the machine claim. “Stainless steel” and “non-toxic” in the title often aren’t about the basket.
- Look for “PFAS-free” or “PTFE-free” next to the word basket, tray or cooking surface.
- “Nonstick” with no other detail means the coating is unknown.
- Glass or bare stainless steel means no coating to worry about.
What you cook with matters as much as what you cook in. See our guides to the best oil for frying and the healthiest cooking oils. Our Kitchen Truth Bible covers oils, heavy metals and food label tricks in depth.
How We Did This
- On October 17, 2026, we recorded the top 25 products on the Air Fryers best-seller list at the largest US online store, with a New York delivery address.
- For each one, we read the title and bullet points and recorded what they say about the basket, tray or cooking surface.
- We did not lab-test any air fryer. These are the sellers’ own claims, and rankings change daily.
- For the rules, we used the FDA’s PFAS food contact page, Minnesota Statutes section 116.943 and Packaging Law’s summary of the state’s cookware guidance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most non-toxic air fryer?
A glass air fryer has no coating at all, so it’s the simplest non-toxic choice. The Ninja Crispi’s listing says its borosilicate glass containers are free of PFAS, PTFE and nonstick chemical coatings. If you prefer a basket model, choose one whose listing says the basket is PFAS-free.
Are Ninja air fryers toxic?
It depends on the model. In our check, the Ninja DualZone DZ550 and the Ninja French Door Premier oven say their cooking surfaces are PFAS-free, and the Ninja Crispi uses glass. The Ninja AF141 and AF181 listings only say “nonstick,” and the AF101 says ceramic-coated without a PFAS claim.
Is the Cosori air fryer non-toxic?
The Cosori TurboBlaze, the #1 best-selling air fryer in our check, says its basket and crisper tray have a “PFAS-free, nonstick ceramic coating.” Other Cosori models may use different coatings, so check each listing.
Are stainless steel air fryers non-toxic?
Read carefully. “Stainless steel” in an air fryer’s name often describes the outside of the machine, not the basket. Some best sellers with stainless steel in the name still had nonstick baskets. Look for a claim about the basket itself.
Is a glass air fryer better?
Glass has no coating to wear off, and you can watch the food cook. The trade-off is that glass air fryers are less common: none of the top 25 best sellers in our check was sold as a glass air fryer, and glass can break if dropped.
Are air fryers with nonstick coating safe?
The FDA still authorizes PTFE nonstick coatings and says only negligible amounts migrate to food. But Minnesota’s PFAS law covers air fryers with a PFAS nonstick tray, pan or grill. If you want to avoid PFAS, choose glass or a basket labeled PFAS-free.
Sources
- FDA: Authorized Uses of PFAS in Food Contact Applications (current as of January 3, 2025)
- Minnesota Statutes section 116.943: Products Containing PFAS
- Packaging Law: Minnesota Defines Cookware Covered by PFAS Ban (April 9, 2024)
- Air Fryers best-seller list (viewed October 17, 2026)
