18Bad

Does Farberware 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 Farberware air fryers products, averaging Bad (18/100). None of them grade Good or better. Against the other 29 air fryers brands we grade, where the middle brand sits at 15/100, Farberware is better than typical, scoring above 79% of them.

Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these

12 qt. Stainless Steel and Black Air Fryer Oven

Farberware

12 qt. Stainless Steel and Black Air Fryer Oven

Stainless steel exterior, likely stainless steel interior cooking surfaces

PFAS Grade35Poor
Overall Grade23Bad
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Metal leaching (nickel, chromium) from stainless steel

Stainless steel can leach trace amounts of nickel and chromium if scratched or if acidic…

70

Coating degradation over time

If interior surfaces include any protective oxide layer (natural to stainless steel)…

70
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Plastic handle or trim materials

Exterior knobs, handles, and trim may include plastic or silicone polymers; typically…

70

Lower PFAS concern with stainless steel and no apparent nonstick coating.

Risky category by default

Farberware 3.2 Quart Air Fryer

Farberware

3.2 Quart Air Fryer

nonstick-coated cooking basket, unspecified Teflon-family coating or coating

PFAS Grade15Bad
Overall Grade0Bad
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Teflon-type coating fume risk

If the basket uses Teflon-type coating (unconfirmed), heating above 350-400F can release…

70
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Coating degradation and flaking

User forums report peeling or discoloration of Farberware air fryer baskets after 6-12…

45
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Aluminum substrate leaching

Air fryer baskets are typically aluminum underneath nonstick coatings; if coating wears…

70
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Limited coating replacement options

Replacement baskets for Farberware air fryers are not consistently available through the…

20

Unclear coating chemistry; avoid if PFAS-free cooking matters.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Farberware 3.2 Quart Digital Air Fryer Oil-Less

Farberware

3.2 Quart Digital Air Fryer Oil-Less

nonstick-coated interior, coating type undisclosed

PFAS Grade15Bad
Overall Grade1Bad
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Teflon-type coating fume risk (thermal degradation)

If the undisclosed coating is Teflon-type coating-based, fumes can be released above…

70
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Coating degradation and microparticle release

Nonstick coatings on air fryers degrade over time with repeated heating and mechanical…

45

Skip until coating materials are disclosed by brand

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Farberware 1.9qt Air Fryer

Farberware

1.9qt Air Fryer

Non-stick coated cooking basket, unspecified polymer

PFAS Grade15Bad
Overall Grade0Bad
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Teflon-type coating thermal fume risk

If the unspecified non-stick polymer is traditional Teflon-type coating, temperatures…

70
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Coating degradation and particle shedding

Non-stick coatings on all air fryer baskets wear over time; peeling or flaking that…

45
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Lack of material transparency

Farberware does not disclose non-stick coating composition, making independent hazard…

20

Skip; non-stick coating composition not disclosed by brand.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Farberware 1.9-Quart Compact Oil-Less Fryer

Farberware

1.9-Quart Compact Oil-Less Fryer

Nonstick-coated cooking chamber, composition unspecified

PFAS Grade15Bad
Overall Grade7Bad
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Nonstick coating degradation and particle release

Repeated heating cycles and wear can cause nonstick coating fragments to flake into food.…

70
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Thermal decomposition of coating (unspecified chemistry)

If the nonstick coating contains fluorinated compounds (whether PFOA-free or not)…

70

Skip until coating details disclosed or independent testing available.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Faber 4L 1350W Digital Air Fryer

Farberware

Faber 4L 1350W Digital Air Fryer

Non-stick coated cooking basket (type unspecified)

PFAS Grade15Bad
Overall Grade0Bad
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Teflon-type coating thermal decomposition fume risk

If the non-stick coating is Teflon-type coating-based, overheating above 500°F can…

70
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Coating degradation and particle ingestion

All non-stick coatings degrade with repeated heating cycles and mechanical stress; once…

20
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Aluminum leaching (if basket is aluminum substrate)

Air fryers typically use aluminum baskets under non-stick coatings. If the coating wears…

70
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Bacterial colonization in crevices (maintenance failure)

Air fryer baskets with non-stick coatings can trap food residue in seams or coating…

70

Wait for Farberware to disclose nonstick coating chemistry.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Faber 6L 1500W Digital Air Fryer Fry Bake Roast Toast Defrost Grill & Reheat

Farberware

Faber 6L 1500W Digital Air Fryer Fry Bake Roast Toast Defrost Grill & Reheat

Basket interior coating unspecified; heating element materials not disclosed

PFAS Grade15Bad
Overall Grade3Bad
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Non-stick coating degradation and fume risk (unspecified material)

Basket interior coating is not identified on product documentation. If Teflon-type…

70
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Coating particle release into food when worn

High-temperature cycling and mechanical wear (food friction, cleaning) accelerate…

70
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Inadequate or unsafe replacement parts availability

Faber does not list replacement baskets or heating elements on major retail sites. If the…

70

Wait for Farberware to disclose basket coating composition.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Farberware Air Fryer - Home | Color: Black

Farberware

Air Fryer - Home | Color: Black

nonstick-coated cooking basket (type unspecified)

PFAS Grade15Bad
Overall Grade3Bad
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Teflon-type coating fume inhalation risk (thermal degradation)

If the nonstick coating is Teflon-type coating-based, temperatures above 500F can trigger…

70
🫧

Coating degradation and microparticle shedding

Repeated thermal cycling and contact with acidic or oily foods can degrade nonstick…

70
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Aluminum or substrate leaching from damaged coating

If the basket is aluminum underneath (common in air fryers), a compromised nonstick layer…

70

Wait for Farberware to disclose nonstick coating chemistry or offer PFAS-free design.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Better air fryers from other brands

Graded higher than the Farberware average of 18.

Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer Cooking System

Ninja

Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer Cooking System

Glass cooking vessel with stainless steel and plastic components

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade63Good
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Thermal fracture or stress in glass cooking vessel

Limited concern

70
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Formaldehyde / VOCs

Limited concern

70

Electrical hazard or heating element degradation

Limited concern

70

Glass cooking surface avoids nonstick coatings entirely.

Risky category by default

Ninja Crispi Pro 6-in-1 Glass Air Fryer

Ninja

Crispi Pro 6-in-1 Glass Air Fryer

Glass cooking vessel with stainless steel components

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade71Good
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Thermal shock / glass breakage risk

Limited concern

70

Glass construction means lower PFAS concern than typical nonstick air fryers.

Risky category by default

Cosori Smart Toaster Oven

Cosori

Smart Toaster Oven

stainless steel exterior, glass and metal interior

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade63Good

Thermal degradation of gaskets or seals

Limited concern

70
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Grease accumulation and combustion byproducts

Limited concern

70
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Glass door thermal stress and breakage

Limited concern

70

Lower PFAS concern, toaster ovens rarely use nonstick coatings, though brand makes no transparency statement.

Risky category by default

See every Farberware product we grade on the Farberware brand page, or the full air fryers ranking.