Does Cuisinart air fryers have PFAS?
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
We graded 8 Cuisinart air fryers products, averaging Bad (15/100). None of them grade Good or better. Against the other 29 air fryers brands we grade, where the middle brand sits at 15/100, Cuisinart is about typical, scoring above 36% of them.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Cuisinart
ClearView 4-Quart Air Fryer
Nonstick-coated cooking basket (composition unspecified)
Teflon-type coating/Nonstick coating fume risk
Coating composition is unconfirmed. If Teflon-type coating-based, overheating or damage…
Coating degradation and ingestion
Nonstick coatings degrade with age and use. Peeling or flaking particles could…
Off-gassing of volatile organic compounds
New nonstick coatings and plastic components may emit low levels of VOCs during initial…
Bacterial growth in crevices if poorly maintained
Air fryer baskets have small crevices where food debris can lodge; inadequate…
Wait for Cuisinart to reveal the basket coating type or switch to PFAS-free versions.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Cuisinart
Air-80 2.6 Qt. Basket Air Fryer
Non-stick coated basket (composition unspecified)
Teflon-type coating (Teflon) fume inhalation risk
If coating is Teflon-type coating-based (unconfirmed), overheating above 500°F or…
Coating degradation and microflaking
Non-stick coatings degrade with mechanical abrasion (metal utensils, aggressive…
Aluminum leaching (if substrate is aluminum)
Air fryer baskets are often aluminum under the non-stick coat. Acidic or high-salt foods…
Thermal stability of proprietary coating unknown
Cuisinart has not disclosed whether the coating is tested for stability at air fryer…
Wait for Cuisinart to reveal basket coating materials and PFAS information.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Cuisinart
4.5 Qt Basket Air Fryer
nonstick-coated basket (coating type unspecified)
Teflon-type coating fume emission (thermal degradation)
If the basket coating is Teflon-type coating or Teflon-type coating-like Teflon-family…
Nonstick coating delamination and microflaking
Scratched or abraded nonstick coatings on air fryer baskets are a known wear mode across…
Wait for Cuisinart to reveal basket coating or confirm it's PFAS-free.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Cuisinart
ClearView Large 9-Quart Basket Air Fryer
Non-stick coated basket (composition unspecified)
Teflon-type coating thermal degradation and fume release
If the coating is Teflon-type coating-based (unconfirmed), exposure to air fryer…
Coating peeling and microparticle ingestion
Air fryer non-stick coatings commonly flake or peel after 1-3 years due to thermal…
Aluminum basket substrate leaching
If the basket is aluminum-based (typical for air fryers), any breaches in the non-stick…
Volatile organic compound off-gassing
Most non-stick coatings release small amounts of VOCs when heated, particularly during…
Wait for Cuisinart to reveal basket coating composition.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Cuisinart
CompactMax 8-Qt Basket Air Fryer
Nonstick-coated cooking basket; specific polymer unspecified
Nonstick coating degradation and fume risk
If the coating is Teflon-type coating-based and overheated or mechanically damaged, it…
Aluminum leaching from uncoated substrate or damaged coating
If the basket is aluminum and the nonstick coating degrades or chips, direct contact…
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from nonstick off-gassing
New nonstick cookware, especially during initial heating, can release odors and volatile…
Lack of transparency and product liability clarity
Cuisinart's refusal to disclose nonstick coating chemistry is a documented consumer…
Wait for Cuisinart to reveal coating chemistry or pick stainless-steel or ceramic baskets.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Cuisinart
CompactMax 8-Qt. Basket Air Fryer Pro
Non-stick coated basket (type unspecified by brand)
Teflon-type coating fume risk (thermal decomposition)
If the non-stick coating is Teflon-type coating-based and overheated above its safe range…
Coating degradation and leaching
Repeated thermal cycling and mechanical wear (scratching, high-pressure cleaning) degrade…
Maintenance-related bacterial growth in crevices
Air fryer baskets have perforations and corner crevices where food particles and moisture…
Wait for Cuisinart to disclose coating materials or confirm independent PFAS testing.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Cuisinart
Digital Air Fryer Toaster Oven
Stainless steel body; interior cooking surface unspecified (likely nonstick coating, type undisclosed)
Teflon-type coating fume risk (nonstick coating)
If the interior coating is Teflon-type coating (polytetrafluoroethylene), overheating…
Coating degradation and migration
Wear and tear on nonstick surfaces in high-use appliances is documented across the…
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
Stainless steel bodies and nonstick coatings may release trace solvents, binders, or…
Wait for Cuisinart to disclose the nonstick coating chemistry.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Cuisinart
10-in-1 XL Digital Air Fryer Oven
Nonstick-coated interior (composition unspecified)
Teflon-type coating thermal decomposition and fume inhalation
If the nonstick coating contains conventional Teflon-type coating, overheating above…
Coating degradation and ingestion of particles
Scratched, peeling, or worn nonstick coatings can shed microparticles into food. The…
Off-gassing of volatile compounds from heating elements and insulation
Heating elements, seals, and internal insulation may emit VOCs or other volatiles during…
Electrical and burn hazards (standard for category)
Air fryers generally pose burn risk from internal coils and steam. Cuisinart's model has…
Wait for Cuisinart to disclose nonstick coating composition.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Better air fryers from other brands
Graded higher than the Cuisinart average of 15.
Ninja
Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer Cooking System
Glass cooking vessel with stainless steel and plastic components
Thermal fracture or stress in glass cooking vessel
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Electrical hazard or heating element degradation
Limited concern
Glass cooking surface avoids nonstick coatings entirely.
⚠Risky category by default
Ninja
Crispi Pro 6-in-1 Glass Air Fryer
Glass cooking vessel with stainless steel components
Thermal shock / glass breakage risk
Limited concern
Glass construction means lower PFAS concern than typical nonstick air fryers.
⚠Risky category by default
Cosori
Smart Toaster Oven
stainless steel exterior, glass and metal interior
Thermal degradation of gaskets or seals
Limited concern
Grease accumulation and combustion byproducts
Limited concern
Glass door thermal stress and breakage
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern, toaster ovens rarely use nonstick coatings, though brand makes no transparency statement.
⚠Risky category by default
See every Cuisinart product we grade on the Cuisinart brand page, or the full air fryers ranking.