Best Non-Toxic Air Fryers

If you’re on the hunt for a non-toxic air fryer that leaves you and your family, inclusive of birds and other small pets, totally free from health risks, read on. We’ve evaluated all of the best air fryers free from PTFE, PFOA, BPA, and other toxic chemicals. Our selection of the top-performing units still delivers non-stick functionality and stellar performance, just without harmful fumes that could kill pets and other animals in the vicinity, or trace elements of Teflon or any other coating, for that matter, left in your food.

Key Takeaways

• PTFE-coated non-stick surfaces (like Teflon and anything else that doesn’t specifically state PTFE-free) always leach toxic chemicals and toxic fumes that can be fatal to birds and small animals like hamsters and mice while promoting flu-like symptoms in humans when over-heated to a temperature range of between 536°F and 660°F. If this occurs, the condition seldom gives enough for the pet owner to react, instead triggering a near-sudden-death reaction. This is an easily attainable temperature for many air fryers, especially when one considers contributing factors like oil, fat, and moisture ramping up surface heat. We strongly advise opting for a non-toxic air fryer in all cases. This guarantees no harm can come to your loved ones and nearby creatures. 
• Just because a coating states that it is PFOA-free, this doesn’t mean that it still isn’t a Teflon/PTFE-based compound. Non-toxic, non-stick coatings will always be a ceramic-based material infused with either copper, diamonds, or another high-density material like granite (although this particular material has not yet been seen in the manufacturing of air fryers). The inherent advantage to opting for a PTFE-free non-stick coating is that ceramic-based typically lasts far longer. 

The Top 10 Best Non-Toxic Air Fryers

All of the following non-toxic air fryers are considered safe because they do not use a Teflon coating or any other PTFE or PFOA-containing material. Instead, each (except for Oster’s DiamondForce and Thermalon Volt from GreenPan) features a copper-infused non-stick ceramic non-coating that does not leach toxic fumes or chemicals.

Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer

Wattage	1750
Temperature	450°F
Capacity	5.5 Quart
Material	Plastic/Ceramic
Features	7 Cooking Programs (Max Crisp, Air Fry, Air Roast, Air Broil, Bake, Reheat & Dehydrate), Ultra-Quick Heating,
Accessories	Nonstick Basket, Chef-Inspired 20 Recipe Book.
Affordability	Low
Other Non-Toxic Models	Ninja SP101 Digital Air Fryer Countertop Oven

Prospective buyers should note that only the Max XL, not the company’s smaller AF101 standard air fryer, is PTFE & PFOA-free. It’s also 30% faster than its preceding model, it can act as a dehydrator, and the overall design is far more polished. You’ll also notice that the Ninja AF161 Max XL gets roughly 50°F hotter than most competing units. This, combined with the superb engineering, translates to one of the best-performing air fryers around. You’ll be blown away by the air frying results without needing to fuss for hours with timings. All the durations specified in the accompanying recipe book are spot on. 

Unlike many other air fryers, which state a capacity limited by the shape of the bowl, the Ninja Max XL can actually accommodate a whole 5.5-pound chicken. It gives you the actual volume of capacity specified, making it roomier than competing equal-sized models. As a Ninja product, the Max XL grants industry-leading durability. Everything is thoughtfully designed. For example, pulling out the tray doesn’t stop the mode that’s running, and the layout offers extreme ease of use thanks to its practicality. If you don’t need a larger capacity and can carry the cost, this is the ideal air fryer for you.

Paula Deen Stainless Steel 10 QT Digital Air Fryer

Wattage	1700
Temperature	180-400°F
Capacity	10 Quarts
Material	Stainless Steel/Plastic/Ceramic
Features	10 Preset Cooking Programs (French Fry, Wings, Pizza, Beef, Fish, Chicken, Vegetables, Bake, Air Fry, Reheat), Digital Touch Screen, 7 Colors Available, Customizable Cooking Program, Timer With Automatic Shutoff
Accessories	50 Recipes, Crisper Insert
Affordability	Low
Other Non-Toxic Models	Paula Deen 16.4-Qt. Convection Oven Air Fryer

The Paula Deen Stainless Steel Digital Air Fryer is one of the largest reviewed and a leading brand in terms of popularity and reputability. Proud owners truly get their money’s worth with this air fryer. At 9.52 quart actual internal capacity from this 10-quart air fryer, one couldn’t hope for better access to the full scope of internal dimensions. Even with the roomy interior, the countertop space required is far more compact than competitors. It’s a little slower than the Ninja Max XL but only marginally so. The ability to easily lift the crisper tray out and access your food more than makes up for a minute or two’s difference in the longest of cooking times. 

You’ll love the functional controls that allow you to set any temperature you want without being locked to ten-degree increments or some other silly stepping. If you’re looking to feed a family of five to six people, the Paula Deen Stainless Steel Digital Air Fryer should be a prime consideration when shopping for a new non-toxic air fryer. Those willing to fork out the higher-than-average cost are rewarded with an air fryer that’ll last for years when well taken care of. 

NutriChef Air Fryer

Wattage	1200
Temperature	149-482°F
Capacity	13 Quarts
Material	Engineered ABS/Ceramic Glass
Features	No Built-In Programs – Manual  defrost, broil, roast, bake, steam, grill & BBQ, Halogen Lamp Heating, Dial-Based Controls, Timer With Automatic Shutdown
Accessories	Cooking Tray, Food Racks
Affordability	High
Other Non-Toxic Models	Nutrichef PKAIRFR48.5, Nutrichef PKCOV45 Toaster Oven & Air Fryer, NutriChef PKAIRFR96 Air Fryer Oven w/Rotisserie

The NutriChef Air Fryer gets ultra-hot and has a huge capacity. If you’re one who’s looking for the best browning and crisping action possible, give Nutrichef’s unit a look. You’ll find it hard to beat the crispiness, grilling performance, and searing ability of this appliance. It boasts equal performance to much smaller equal-wattage air fryers, which means that it leads the way in terms of efficiency. For example, you’ll have an entire chicken (of just about any size) roasted to perfection in around 50 minutes to an hour.

Halogen-based operation puts your meal in a clear illuminated view at all times while also making this a super-quiet air fryer at the same time. Instead of a sunken basket, the top-mounted stainless steel air fryer basket let’s cooks air fry two meals at the same time. New owners will have to sacrifice a larger footprint than most large-capacity air fryers need, but the durability, ultra-high wattage, and extra-spacious design combined with industry-leading performance make the footprint bearable. 

ecozy Air Fryer 6 Quart with See-Through Window Smart WiFi

Wattage	1350
Temperature	100-360°F
Capacity	6 Quarts
Material	Aluminum/Plastic/Ceramic
Features	12 Cooking Programs (Vegetable, Chicken, Beef, Seafood, Dessert, French Fries, Toast, Custom), WiFi Connectivity With Mobile App & Alexa Voice Commands (100+ Recipes), Smart Touchscreen
Accessories	–
Affordability	Low
Other Non-Toxic Models	None

The ecozy Air Fryer is the only non-toxic air fryer reviewed that has WiFi and app connectivity. This also means that its SMART enables and connects to Alexa, enabling instant access to a growing collection of over 100 recipes/cooking programs. There are touch screen controls, dial-based operation, voice commands, app-based programming, and built-in cooking functions – cooking couldn’t be easier or more convenient. Cooks have a full view of their food at all times, thanks to the clearly illuminated interior. 

Another nice touch is the loud notification beep letting you know when your cycle is done. Unfortunately, it may not be the hottest air fryer around, but it still gets hot enough to sear a steak. The design isn’t the most spacious, but it is still big enough to accommodate a whole four-pound chicken. Preheating takes around 5 minutes, which is average but not the fastest. These are about the only considerations for one of the best air fryers around and the number one choice for buyers who have to have a fully connected home. 

Oster DiamondForce Non-Stick XL 5 Quart Digital Air Fryer

Wattage	1200
Temperature	80-400°F
Capacity	4.2 Quart
Material	Plastic/Stainless Steel/DiamondForce Non-Stick
Features	Eight Preset Cooking Functions (Fries, Bacon, Fish, Prawns, Chicken, Steak, Baked Goods, Reheat), Digital Touch Controls, Manual Cooking Programming, Non-Slip Feet
Accessories	Cooking guide, Recipe Book, Measuring spoon
Affordability	Moderate
Other Non-Toxic Models	Oster Air Fryer Ovens

Every other non-toxic air fryer reviewed features a ceramic composite coating. Only the brilliant Oster DiamondForce XL 5 Quart Digital Air Fryer has its own patented non-stick coating consisting of a network of diamond particles. This superior structural matrix supplies a true non-stick coating that works better than Telfon or ceramics while lasting longer as well. It’s the brand’s most durable coating to date at the time of writing. Buyers will be impressed by the bigger-than-normal basket as well. It’s most definitely the roomiest air fryer around the four-quart mark around. 

Using the Oster DiamondForce XL 5 Quart Digital, Air Fryer is an intuitive process. There’s no chance of dropping the basket, thanks to the nature of the slip-in mechanism and the cool-touch elongated handle. About the only criticism of this otherwise astoundingly good value unit is its power draw. At equal amps to the average microwave, it’s a tiny bit more expensive on electricity, but this shouldn’t be much of a concern. It’s still a highly efficient unit overall, with some of the best performance available for its wattage. 

GreenPan Stainless Steel 13-in-1 Air Fryer

Wattage	1300
Temperature	430°F
Capacity	6.5 Quart
Material	Stainless Steel/Plastic/Ceramic
Features	Air Fryer & Steamer, Thermolon Volt Ceramic Non-Stick Coating, 13 Cooking Programs (Broil, Grill, Air Fry, Bake, Roast, Dehydrate, Rice, Steam, Stew, Yogurt, Sear/Sauté, Slow Cook, Keep Warm), Digital Touch Based Controls, Cool Touch Silicone Handles
Accessories	Aluminum Lid, Glass Lid, Steaming Rack, Grill Plate, Air Fryer Basket
Affordability	Low
Other Non-Toxic Models	None

The GreenPan Stainless Steel 13-in-1 Air Fryer is one of two pans reviewed that feature diamond-infused ceramics instead of a copper-infused ceramic non-stick coating. GreenPan calls its technology Thermolon Volt, and it’s specifically designed to be tougher, easier to clean, healthier, and more non-stick than competing coatings. This is another excellent air fryer that’s capable of air frying, slow cooking, and steaming. Simply switch the lid, and you’re good to go. There’s also built-in dehydrating, like many units that can’t run at that low of a temperature. 

Between the extra-high temperature, superior stainless steel construction, patented coating, and easy touch-based controls, GreenPan’s air fryer is a pleasure to use. Unfortunately, the slow cooker temperature is not adjustable, but then again, many leading air fryers only offer ‘high’ and ‘low’ mode as well. It takes up a little more counter space than competing units, but the tradeoff for enlarged capacity and greater versatility makes this well worth it. 

Aria Teflon-Free 7-Quart Premium Ceramic Air Fryer

Wattage	1500
Temperature	400°F
Capacity	7 Quart
Material	Plastic/Ceramic
Features	7 Cooking Programs (Grill, fry, roast, toast, bake, reheat, broil), Dial-Based Operation, Limited Lifetime Warranty
Accessories	User Guide With Lifetime-Warranty Information
Affordability	High
Other Non-Toxic Models	CFA-897 5 Quart

Don’t let the small footprint of the Aria Teflon-Free 7 Quart Air Fryer. It accommodates a huge volume of food thanks to both its standard-rated capacity and the intelligent design used. It’s big enough to fit a whole 5.5-pound chicken or 4 pounds of fries or wings. Aria’s price point also falls extremely low, given the power, capacity, and coating. The only caveat is the dial-based controls, but for some, this will be a plus point. After all, it’s easy to use, no matter whether your hands are damp/oily or not. 

Thanks to being powered by 1500 watts, the Aria Teflon-Free 7 Quart Air Fryer reaches maximum temperature ultra-fast. It’s one of the quickest preheating/heating air fryers reviewed while delivering reliable results throughout all of its pre-programmed modes. If anything breaks as a result of the manufacturing, you’re covered by a lifetime warranty. This is one air fryer that you can’t go wrong with for neither safety nor reliability. 

Oster Dura Ceramic Air Fryer

Wattage	1400
Temperature	370°F
Capacity	3.17 Quart
Material	Plastic/Ceramic
Features	Single Temperature Operation, Automatic Rotation With Tilt
Accessories	Cooking guide, Recipe Book, Measuring spoon
Affordability	Low
Other Non-Toxic Models	Oster Air Fryer Ovens

Unlike other competing units and the overwhelming number of general design schemes employed, the Oster Dura Ceramic Air Fryer features rotating action at a tilt. This makes it one of the best-performing air fryers for small foods such as nuggets, tater tots, wings, grilled vegetables, and french fries, ensuring even browning action everywhere. The tumbling feature is, however, optional, and a flat, griddle-based mode can instead be used when cooking meat, seafood, and other flat food types and baking. Simply select between the dual heat mode with fan and or the grill mode, and the air fryer adjusts. 

Oster’s range is praised for its durability, and the Oster Dura Ceramic Air Fryer is no exception. This reliable non-toxic air fryer features one of the longest-lasting ceramic coatings around. It may not be diamond-infused like competing brands, but countless customers report astounding longevity. The only key consideration for potential new owners is how there’s single temperature operation at 370°F only. There’s no temperature adjustment whatsoever. This makes timing imperative, but with a little practice, most meals are possible, and for the earlier listed food types and many more, the results are out of this world.  

Elite Gourmet EAF-0201BL 2.1 Qt. Electric Hot Air Fryer

Wattage	1000
Temperature	180-395°F
Capacity	2.1 Quarts
Material	Plastic
Features	6 Cooking Programs (Poultry, Seafood, Fish, Meat, Baked Goods, Fries), Cool Touch Handle. 30 Minute Timer, 3 Colors Available
Accessories	–
Affordability	High
Other Non-Toxic Models	None

Tiny, straightforward to use, and brilliantly designed, Elite Gourmet EAF-0201BL Air Fryer holds 1.5 quarts of food within its basket and cooks it to perfection every time. From the higher-than-normal maximum temperature to its cool-touch handle, attractive aesthetics, and ultra-low price, it’s a hard unit to fault. If you’re cooking for one or two people at the most, this may be all that you need. It’s also a great introduction to air fryers for those who value quaint looks and perhaps retro appeal (depending on which design you pick). 

Don’t expect the quietest air fryer around, nor the most sturdy, but for under $50, there’s nothing better. The performance and look well exceeds the cost. Work carefully with the basket to help about the only easily-damaged part (thanks to the handle) last as long as the rest of the surprisingly reliable unit, and you’ll have a high-performance air fryer that lasts for years. 

T-fal FZ700251 Actifry Air Fryer

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Wattage	1400
Temperature	374°F
Capacity	2.2 Pound (1 Quart)
Material	Plastic/Ceramic
Features	Automatically Rotating Paddle, Countdown Timer With Buzzer, No Preheating Period, Single Temperature Operation
Accessories	38 Recipe Recipe-Book With Full-Color Photos,
Affordability	Low
Other Non-Toxic Models	None

The T-fal FZ700251 Actifry Air Fryer is a sturdily manufactured unit with a quick-heating design, long-lasting durability, and good overall efficiency. Unfortunately, the rounded design with a rear-mounted element relies on you to manually stir/rotate the food to ensure even browning. While this is ideal for things like tater tots, wings, and French fries, you won’t want to be cooking a steak in here. Some will have no problem with this caveat, effectively preferring the hands-on approach, whereas others will avoid it like the plague. With this being said, the ceramic coating is sure to last. The unit’s depth is surprisingly accommodating, and the overall performance, given the right goods, will blow you away. 

There’s only one cooking temperature with no adjustments possible. As a T-fal unit, one can expect to pay far more than other similar-capacity air fryers. It’s essentially the brand and durability you’re paying for, but on those limited selections of small-shaped food items that require frequent tossing and turning, the crispiness and cook are nothing short of amazing. Cleaning up is easier than most other fryers, and so is the basic operation. Even kids will be making their own snacks, with supervision, of course. 

Non-Toxic Air Fryers – Frequently Asked Questions

Are you still wondering anything about non-toxic air fryers and/or air fryer toxicity? Here are all your answers.  For more information concerning the exact differences between ceramic and nonstick cookware other than air fryers, give our in-depth comparison a look.

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