Does Dash 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 Dash 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, Dash is about typical, scoring above 36% of them.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Dash
Digital Tasti Crisp Air Fryer
Nonstick-coated basket (composition unspecified)
Teflon-type coating (Teflon) fume risk from coating degradation
If the basket uses Teflon-type coating and the coating degrades or scratches, heating…
Coating peeling or flaking into food
Nonstick coatings on budget air fryer baskets often wear faster than premium models.…
Aluminum leaching from basket substrate
Air fryer baskets are typically aluminum with nonstick coating. If the coating is thin or…
Lack of material certification or third-party testing
No evidence of FDA food-contact certification, NSF certification, or independent testing…
Wait for Dash to disclose nonstick coating chemistry.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Dash
Tasti-Crisp Electric Air Fryer Oven Cooker
Nonstick-coated cooking basket/tray; composition unspecified
Teflon-type coating fume risk at high heat
If the basket uses Teflon-type coating-based nonstick (undisclosed), heating above 500°F…
Aluminum leaching from uncoated or degraded substrate
If the basket substrate is aluminum and the nonstick coating degrades or chips, direct…
Coating degradation and microflaking over time
User reports online document gradual peeling or discoloration of nonstick surfaces on…
Lack of product transparency and repairability
Dash does not offer coating information or basket replacement parts through standard…
Wait for Dash to disclose coating chemistry or switch to Teflon-type coating-free nonstick.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Dash
Tasti-Crisp Max Pro 8QT Air Fryer
nonstick-coated basket/tray, composition unspecified by brand
Nonstick coating thermal decomposition (Teflon-type coating fume risk if Teflon-type coating-based)
If the undisclosed coating is Teflon-type coating, overheating above 500F can release…
Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
Repeated thermal cycling and mechanical wear from food and utensils can cause nonstick…
Off-gassing of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during initial use
New nonstick cookware and appliances often release odors and trace VOCs during the first…
Wait for Dash to disclose nonstick coating chemistry or provide PFAS testing.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Dash
AirCrisp Pro Compact Air Fryer
Nonstick-coated cooking basket, composition unspecified
Teflon-type coating fume inhalation risk
Coating chemistry unconfirmed; if Teflon-type coating-based, overheating above 500F can…
Aluminum leaching
Basket substrate is likely aluminum. If nonstick coating degrades or is scratched…
Coating degradation and microplastic shed
Consumer reports on air fryer forums document peeling and flaking nonstick coatings in…
Lack of coating transparency
Dash has not disclosed whether the nonstick coating is Teflon-type coating, PFOA-free, or…
Wait for Dash to disclose nonstick coating chemistry or certify PFAS-free.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Dash
Tasti-Crisp 6-Quart Air Fryer
Stainless steel basket and heating element; nonstick-coated cooking surfaces (type unspecified)
Teflon-type coating fume risk from nonstick coating
Coating type is unspecified by Dash. If Teflon-type coating-based, overheating above…
Nonstick coating degradation and microparticle release
All nonstick coatings degrade over time with use and abrasion. No recalls exist for this…
PFAS
Modern nonstick coatings often use PFAS alternatives (such as GenX or other fluorinated…
Unknown nonstick coating is a red flag; contact Dash for PFAS status first.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Dash
Ceramic Nonstick Tasti Crisp Digital Air Fryer
Ceramic nonstick coating (composition unspecified)
Ceramic coating degradation and particle ingestion
Ceramic nonstick coatings can chip or peel with mechanical stress or thermal cycling.…
PFAS
Ceramic nonstick coatings often use siloxane binders, heavy metal oxides, or proprietary…
PFAS
Fluorinated compounds are sometimes used in ceramic nonstick coatings to enhance water…
Wait for Dash to disclose coating chemistry or certify PFAS-free.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Dash
7 Quart Clear View Digital Air Fryer
Nonstick-coated cooking basket (type unspecified)
Teflon-type coating (Teflon) fume inhalation risk
If the nonstick coating is Teflon-type coating-based, heating beyond 500 degrees…
Coating degradation and microparticle ingestion
Repeated thermal cycling and mechanical wear can cause nonstick coating to flake into…
Fragrance or plastic off-gassing from housing
The plastic housing and digital control panel may emit low levels of VOCs (volatile…
Wait for Dash to disclose nonstick coating chemistry or offer PFAS-free certification.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Dash
AirCrisp Pro Digital Air Fryer 6-Qt
Nonstick-coated cooking basket; composition unspecified
Teflon-type coating/nonstick coating degradation and fume release
If the coating is Teflon-type coating-based, degradation above 500°F can release volatile…
Aluminum leaching
Uncoated aluminum in the heating chamber or basket substrate can release small amounts of…
Nonstick coating peeling and ingestion of particles
With repeated use and hand-washing, nonstick coatings can flake or peel. Small ingested…
Wait or contact Dash directly; nonstick coating composition not publicly disclosed.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Better air fryers from other brands
Graded higher than the Dash 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 Dash product we grade on the Dash brand page, or the full air fryers ranking.