Best Teflon-Free Air Fryer

This is the pick for households that want a big basket without a coating question hanging over it. The basket and crisper tray carry a PFAS-free ceramic coating, and the 6-quart square basket is wide and deep enough for family-sized batches. The fan system runs five speeds with temperature control from 90°F up to 450°F, and the maker says it stays under 53dB even at the top fan speed. The preheat step is optional, which suits quick jobs like frozen snacks.

Owners report fast, quiet cooking and easy cleanup, and the dishwasher-safe basket and crisper plate back that up. They also like how the large basket lets food cook evenly without crowding, and they describe the controls as easy to learn despite the long function list. The one limitation they mention is that the body takes up noticeable counter space. The listing also cautions against the turbo functions for thin, lightweight food, since the moving air can lift it toward the heating coils.

Set against the Cosori TurboBlaze Air Fryer 6 Qt, this is a different idea: a compact PowerPod that fits onto glass containers instead of a fixed basket. The set includes a 4-quart container and a 6-cup container, a container adapter, crisper plates and snap-lock lids, and the listing describes the containers as made without PFAS, PTFE or any nonstick coating. That makes it the cleanest answer here if avoiding coatings matters more than capacity. The 6-cup container is meant for a single personal-sized meal, which the listing puts at about 7 minutes.

Owners report that it crisps and reheats well, cooks quickly, and stores easily thanks to the nesting design; the smaller container gets praise for single portions of fries and chicken tenders. Each mode runs in a set temperature range, so you pick the mode rather than dial an exact number. A common complaint is durability, with units breaking after about six months of use. Owners also note that a large whole chicken sits very close to the heating element, so a smaller bird works better than the listing suggests, and that the base stays attached to the glass, which makes the underside harder to clean by hand.

The Cosori TurboBlaze Air Fryer 6 Qt reaches 450°F, but this Nuwave goes the other way on control: temperature runs from 50°F to 400°F in 5°F steps, and you can change time and temperature mid-cook without stopping it. It is a full touch-screen unit with seven functions (Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Dehydrate, Toast, Reheat, Preheat) and 150 preset slots, made up of 100 programmed and 50 you set yourself. The ceramic coating on the base tray and riser is described as PFAS-free, backed by TÜV testing for 106 known PFAS compounds with none detected.

The 8-quart size is the draw, and owners report it works for family meals and meal prep as well as single servings. Owners also praise even cooking on fries, chicken and vegetables, and the look of the classic basket design. The feedback on speed runs both ways: one side reports quick cooking and fast preheating, while a common complaint is that things take a long time to cook, so watch the first batches to learn its pace.

Its sibling, the Nuwave Brio Plus Air Fryer 8 Qt, shares the touch-screen controls and preset library, but this 7-quart version adds three power levels of 700W, 1500W and 1800W with a wattage lock, which the listing pitches for dorms, campers and older homes. The interior is all metal, the dual-layer ceramic basket is described as PFAS-free after TÜV testing for 106 known PFAS chemicals, and the listing contrasts it with Teflon-coated baskets. Temperature runs from 50°F to 400°F in 5°F steps, with six functions and 100 presets plus 50 custom programs.

Owners report even, crispy results, a spacious frying area for family meals and easy cleanup, and they call it a good gift for teens and college students. The reliability side is where we hold back. A common complaint is that the nonstick coating flakes off after a few uses and the bottom coating peels, which runs against the listing's no-peeling claim, and owners also report units that stopped working after a month or malfunctioned at around 14 months. We would weigh those reports before choosing it over the others on this page.

Both this and the Ninja Crispi Glass Air Fryer stop at four quarts, but the bella keeps a single slim basket and a ceramic coating rather than glass containers, which makes it the simplest small-kitchen choice here. The EverGood ceramic nonstick is described as free of PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, lead and cadmium, the basket holds up to 3.3 pounds of food, and six presets (air fry, bake, roast, broil, reheat, dehydrate) cover everyday cooking at 1300 watts. A cool-touch handle, a 60-minute auto shut-off with an audible tone and a cord wrap round out the practical side, and the basket and crisping tray are dishwasher safe.

Owners report that it is the right size for two people, sits on the counter without looking bulky, and cooks evenly, with potato skins and chicken coming out crisp. They also say leftovers reheat well and that it works especially nicely on items like fries and bagels. Owners describe the capacity as ample for two to three people, so larger households should look at the Cosori TurboBlaze Air Fryer 6 Qt or one of the 8-quart models.

In contrast to the Ninja Crispi Glass Air Fryer and its pair of smaller containers, this is one 5.8-quart see-through glass bowl in a standard countertop body. The listing highlights 360° hot air circulation, a 1200W heating element, and presets for shrimp, steak, fries, wings, fish, chicken and defrosting, with temperature up to 390°F and a timer up to 60 minutes. A transparent window and LED touch screen let you track progress without opening anything.

Owners choose it for the glass: they report no plastic smell on first use, no coating flaking into food, and straightforward cleanup (the listing describes the tray as dishwasher safe, though owners also wash it by hand). Cooking is described as even, with steaks, chicken and roasted potatoes doing well. The trade-off is weight. At 15.75 pounds it is the heaviest of the weights listed on this page, and owners find the glass basket hefty to lift out and set down, with a silicone pad useful for the hot glass. The 390°F ceiling is also lower than the 450°F reached by the Cosori and Chefman models, and owners say the controls take a little adapting.

Like the Nuwave Brio Plus Air Fryer 8 Qt, it holds 8 quarts, but dials replace the touch screen and a viewing window with an interior light lets you watch food brown. The ceramic-coated basket is described as PFAS-free and dishwasher safe with a removable tray, the temperature range runs 90°F to 450°F for each of seven functions (air fry, bake, broil, dehydrate, reheat, keep warm, cook from frozen), and a 1750W motor drives five fan speeds. Shake and flip reminders halfway through cooking help with even browning, and the maker provides a five-year assurance.

Owners report that it is easy to run and easy to clean, and that food comes out evenly cooked, with salmon ready in about 20 minutes. The basket is big enough for three servings, yet owners also find it a good size for one or two people. Owners describe it as quiet in use, so it is worth a look if you are also working through the best quiet air fryer rankings.