Does Dreo 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 Dreo 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, Dreo is about typical, scoring above 36% of them.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Dreo
ChefMaker Combi Fryer
Nonstick-coated cooking surface (type unspecified)
Teflon-type coating fume risk and polymer thermal decomposition
If the nonstick coating is Teflon-type coating-based (unconfirmed), rapid heating in an…
Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
All nonstick coatings degrade with use; air fryers create high airflow and temperature…
Aluminum base leaching under acidic conditions
If the cooking surface sits on bare aluminum (common in budget air fryers), coating…
Lack of independent third-party testing or certification
No published NSF, FDA, or CE mark documentation found for this product. The absence of…
Skip until the brand reveals what the nonstick coating is made from.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Dreo
Air Fryer Hot Oven Cooker
Nonstick-coated cooking chamber; type unspecified by brand
Teflon-type coating fume inhalation risk (if Teflon-type coating present)
If the nonstick coating contains Teflon-type coating, overheating above 260°C (500°F) or…
Coating degradation and flaking into food
Undisclosed nonstick coatings of unknown durability may chip or flake with repeated use…
Skip until Dreo reveals the nonstick coating's chemical makeup.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Dreo
Chefmaker Combi Smart Air Fryer
nonstick-coated basket (composition unspecified)
Teflon-type coating fume risk (thermal degradation)
If the nonstick coating is Teflon-type coating-based and the basket is exposed to…
Coating degradation and aluminum leaching
Scratched or worn nonstick coatings on aluminum baskets can allow aluminum to leach into…
Microplastic or polymer particles from coating breakdown
Repeated thermal cycling and mechanical wear can shed microscopic coating particles into…
Skip until Dreo publicly discloses the nonstick coating formula.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Dreo
ChefMaker Smart Combi Fryer Air Fryer Cooker
Nonstick cooking surface (unspecified coating type)
Nonstick coating thermal degradation (unspecified Teflon-type coating or alternative)
Because coating type is not disclosed, risk cannot be precisely assessed. Traditional…
Coating degradation and microparticle ingestion
Over time or with mechanical damage, nonstick coatings can flake or shed particulates…
Avoid without explicit coating material disclosure from DREO.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Dreo
Aircrisp Pro Air Fryer
nonstick-coated basket (composition unspecified)
Teflon-type coating thermal decomposition (fume risk)
If the nonstick coating is Teflon-type coating-based, overheating above 500F (260C) can…
Coating degradation and particle shedding
Nonstick coatings degrade with thermal cycling and mechanical wear. Without specified…
Aluminum housing or basket leaching
Air fryer baskets and heating elements often use aluminum alloys. If the unit is exposed…
Off-gassing of adhesives or rubber seals
Heating elements, gaskets, and internal adhesives may emit volatile organic compounds…
Skip until Dreo shares nonstick coating specs or PFAS-free proof.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Dreo
Aircrisp Pro Max Air Fryer
Nonstick-coated basket; coating type not disclosed
Teflon-type coating thermal decomposition / fume inhalation risk
If the nonstick coating is Teflon-type coating-based and becomes damaged or heated above…
Coating degradation and flaking
User reports across nonstick small appliances indicate coating wear is common after 1-2…
Unspecified basket substrate leaching
The material under the nonstick coating (likely aluminum or steel) is not disclosed.…
Food contact surface durability
Nonstick coatings on air fryer baskets are subject to mechanical stress (food stirring…
Skip until Dreo clarifies the nonstick coating's chemical composition.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Dreo
Beautiful 6 Qt Air Fryer with TurboCrisp Technology
Nonstick-coated cooking basket; composition unspecified by brand
Teflon-type coating fume risk (nonstick coating thermal degradation)
Coating chemistry is unspecified; if Teflon-type coating-based, overheating above 500…
Coating degradation and leaching over time
Nonstick coatings degrade with repeated heating cycles and mechanical wear. Without…
Skip until Dreo reveals nonstick coating chemistry or confirms PFAS-free status.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Dreo
ChefMaker Smart Cooker
Non-stick coated cooking bowl (coating unspecified)
Teflon-type coating thermal degradation and fume release
If the bowl uses a Teflon-type coating non-stick coating, heating above 500°F can cause…
Non-stick coating wear and peeling over time
Any non-stick coating degrades with repeated heating cycles and mechanical stress from…
PFAS
PFAS compounds (PFOA, Teflon-type coating residuals) can migrate into food or cooking…
Skip until Dreo reveals non-stick coating composition or PFAS-free certification.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Better air fryers from other brands
Graded higher than the Dreo 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 Dreo product we grade on the Dreo brand page, or the full air fryers ranking.