Does Instant Pot 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 Instant Pot 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, Instant Pot is better than typical, scoring above 79% of them.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Instant Pot
Instant Vortex Plus 6-Quart Air Fryer, Stainless Steel Single Basket, Size: 6 quarts
stainless steel basket and housing
Stainless steel leaching (nickel, chromium)
Food-grade stainless steel (304/430) leaches trace metals only under extreme conditions…
Lower risk since the stainless steel basket sidesteps typical nonstick PFAS concerns, though brand offers no coating disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Instant Pot
Air Fryer 5.3qt with Odor Erase and Clearcook
Nonstick air fryer basket coating, composition unspecified by brand
Teflon-type coating thermal decomposition and fume emission
If the nonstick coating contains Teflon-type coating, heating above ~500F can produce…
Coating degradation and microplastic/particle inhalation
Mechanical wear, thermal cycling, and acidic food contact can cause flaking or peeling of…
Skip until Instant Pot discloses its nonstick coating type.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Instant Pot
Duo Crisp 6.5 Qt. Air Fryer & Multi-Cooker with Ultimate Lid
Stainless steel pot with unspecified nonstick coating on crisping basket
Nonstick coating integrity under high heat
The crisping basket reaches 400F, a temperature at which traditional Teflon-type coating…
Coating flaking or microparticle ingestion
Any nonstick coating can shed particles if scratched or damaged during use or cleaning.…
Skip until Instant Pot clarifies its crisping basket coating formula.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Instant Pot
Vortex Air Fryer 6-Qt. 4-in-1
Nonstick-coated cooking basket; composition not publicly disclosed
Teflon-type coating fume inhalation risk (overheating)
If the undisclosed coating is Teflon-type coating-based and the basket is heated above…
Coating degradation and microparticulate ingestion
All nonstick air fryer baskets degrade with use; flaking or peeling coating can introduce…
Aluminum leaching (if uncoated substrate exposed)
If the nonstick coating is thin or degrades to expose aluminum substrate, acidic foods…
Lack of material certification or third-party testing
Instant Pot Vortex carries no NSF, GREENGUARD, or PFAS-free certification visible in…
Pass on this model until Instant Pot reveals basket coating details or proves PFAS-free status.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Instant Pot
Vortex Mini Air Fryer 4-Qt.
Non-stick coated basket; composition unspecified by brand
Teflon-type coating fume risk (if coating is Teflon-based)
If the non-stick coating is Teflon-type coating and accidentally exposed to sustained…
Coating degradation and microparticle release
All non-stick coatings wear over time with use and washing. As the basket coating flakes…
PFAS
PFAS chemicals are graded separately per your instructions. The undisclosed coating…
Pass on this model until Instant Pot reveals nonstick coating chemistry.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Instant Pot
Instant Vortex Air Fryer 6-Qt.
Nonstick-coated basket; coating composition not disclosed
Teflon-type coating fume risk (thermal decomposition)
If the undisclosed nonstick coating is Teflon-type coating-based, temperatures above…
Coating degradation and microflaking
High concern
Unidentified leaching from coating or housing
Plastic components in the heating chamber and control housing are not disclosed for BPA…
Lack of third-party material certification
Instant Pot has not sought NSF, GOTS, or GREENGUARD certification for nonstick coatings…
Pass on this model until Instant Pot reveals nonstick coating details or goes PFAS-free.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Instant Pot
Duo Crisp Air Fryer and Electric Pressure Cooker Combo
Stainless steel pot; unspecified nonstick coating on air fryer basket
Nonstick coating composition (Teflon-type coating fume risk if applicable)
The air fryer basket coating is not specified by the manufacturer. If Teflon-type…
Coating degradation and flaking
Nonstick coatings on air fryer baskets can degrade with repeated thermal cycling and…
Approach with caution, nonstick coating material stays unconfirmed by the brand.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Instant Pot
Vortex ClearCook Air Fryer Oven 13L
stainless steel body; nonstick coating composition unspecified
Teflon-type coating nonstick coating fume risk (if present)
Instant Pot has not confirmed or ruled out Teflon-type coating. If the coating is…
Nonstick coating degradation and leaching
Any nonstick coating (Teflon-type coating, ceramic, or alternative polymer) can degrade…
Pass on this model until Instant Pot reveals nonstick coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Better air fryers from other brands
Graded higher than the Instant Pot average of 18.
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 Instant Pot product we grade on the Instant Pot brand page, or the full air fryers ranking.