31Poor

Does LIL' ORBITS 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 LIL' ORBITS air fryers products, averaging Poor (31/100). 2 of them grade Good or better. Against the other 29 air fryers brands we grade, where the middle brand sits at 15/100, LIL' ORBITS is better than typical.

LIL' ORBITS air fryers worth buying Good or better, safest first

Lil Orbits Universal Fryer FS16L - Donut Equipment

LIL' ORBITS

Lil Orbits Universal Fryer FS16L - Donut Equipment

Stainless steel cooking surfaces, electric heating elements

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade57Good

Thermal degradation of seals and gaskets

Heating element gaskets and silicone seals in the FS16L may degrade over years of…

70
💨

Oil oxidation and byproduct inhalation

Deep frying at high temperatures generates volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and oxidized…

70
⚠️

Burn and splash hazard

Commercial fryers are inherently high-risk for thermal burns and oil splashing; this is…

45

Lower PFAS concern with stainless steel design, but verify with manufacturer if needed.

Risky category by default

Commercial Fryer, Lil' Orbits Semi-Automatic Model 800 Bakery Wholesalers

LIL' ORBITS

Commercial Fryer, Lil' Orbits Semi-Automatic Model 800 Bakery Wholesalers

Stainless steel cooking vessel (commercial deep fryer)

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade43Poor

Cooking oil degradation products (acrolein, aldehydes)

Any deep fryer poses this hazard; repeated oil heating over weeks/months generates…

20
⛏️

Nickel leaching from stainless steel

Stainless steel contains 8-12% nickel. Leaching into oil is minimal at normal frying…

70
⚠️

Thermal injury and burn hazard

Commercial fryers heat oil to 350-375°F; splashing or contact causes severe burns. This…

45

Lower PFAS concern for this stainless steel commercial fryer model.

Risky category by default

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

Small 2.1 Qt, 4-in-1 Mini Airfryer, Space-saving & Low-noise, Nonstick and Dishwasher Safe Basket, 30 In-App Recipes, Gray

LIL' ORBITS

Small 2.1 Qt, 4-in-1 Mini Airfryer, Space-saving & Low-noise, Nonstick and Dishwasher Safe Basket, 30 In-App Recipes, Gray

nonstick basket coating (type unspecified)

PFAS Grade20Bad
Overall Grade0Bad
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Teflon-type coating degradation and thermal fume risk

If the unspecified nonstick coating is traditional Teflon-type coating, overheating above…

70
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Coating peeling or microflaking into food

Nonstick coatings on air fryer baskets are documented to chip and delaminate with use…

45
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Off-gassing from adhesives and assembly residues

First-use or early-cycle odor is common in budget air fryers due to manufacturing…

70
🍳

Insufficient user guidance on temperature limits and coating care

The absence of material specification in product literature means users cannot make…

20

Don't buy until the coating transparency and PFAS status are clear.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Air Fryer 2.1 Quart, 4-in-1 Small Mini Air Fryer, 97% Fuel Saving, Small and Quiet, Non-stick, Dishwasher Safe, Black

LIL' ORBITS

Air Fryer 2.1 Quart, 4-in-1 Small Mini Air Fryer, 97% Fuel Saving, Small and Quiet, Non-stick, Dishwasher Safe, Black

Non-stick coating (unspecified chemistry)

PFAS Grade20Bad
Overall Grade0Bad
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Non-stick coating degradation and fume risk

Unspecified non-stick chemistry means unknown thermal stability. If coating is…

70
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Aluminum leaching from basket substrate

Air fryer baskets are typically aluminum. If the non-stick coating chips or wears, direct…

70
🫧

Coating particles in food from mechanical wear

Dishwasher use (despite brand claim) and metal utensil use can accelerate flaking. No…

70
♾️

PFAS

Graded separately per your framework at 20/100. Non-stick cookware is a known PFAS…

45

Avoid unless you get material specs from the maker.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Air Fryer - White

LIL' ORBITS

Air Fryer - White

Unknown nonstick coating (unspecified); outer shell likely plastic/metal

PFAS Grade15Bad
Overall Grade0Bad
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Teflon-type coating fume risk (thermal degradation)

If the unspecified coating is Teflon-type coating, heating to 400F carries minimal fume…

70

Coating degradation and leaching

Nonstick coatings degrade with time and mechanical stress regardless of chemistry. As the…

20
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Plastic housing off-gassing

The external plastic shell and vent areas may emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs)…

70

Pass without the brand disclosing what nonstick coating is inside.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

3 Qt. Compact Digital Air Fryer with Touchscreen Display, Nonstick Basket & Dishwasher Safe Accessories Black

LIL' ORBITS

3 Qt. Compact Digital Air Fryer with Touchscreen Display, Nonstick Basket & Dishwasher Safe Accessories Black

Nonstick basket coating, type unspecified

PFAS Grade15Bad
Overall Grade11Bad
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Nonstick coating degradation and particle release

Unspecified nonstick type means unknown fume risk at operating temperature and unknown…

70

Skip it until Lil' Orbits names the nonstick basket material.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Compact Air Fryer Small 2QT, 4-in-1 Small Mini Airfryer, Bake, Roast, Reheat, 98% Less Oil, Adjustable Temperature Control w/ 60min Timer, Quiet, Nons

LIL' ORBITS

Compact Air Fryer Small 2QT, 4-in-1 Small Mini Airfryer, Bake, Roast, Reheat, 98% Less Oil, Adjustable Temperature Control w/ 60min Timer, Quiet, Nons

Cooking basket/tray material unspecified; likely aluminum or steel with unknown nonstick coating

PFAS Grade15Bad
Overall Grade0Bad
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Nonstick coating degradation and fume release

Unspecified coating composition on cooking surfaces; if Teflon-type coating-based…

70
🔩

Aluminum leaching (if aluminum construction)

If the heating chamber or basket is bare or partially worn aluminum, acidic foods may…

70
⚠️

Thermal burn risk from interior surfaces

Air fryers heat internal surfaces to 350-400F+ rapidly; the Lil' Orbits compact design…

45
🏷️

Coating material transparency gap

The absence of disclosed coating material is itself a hazard indicator, preventing…

20

Avoid without knowing the coating material or having PFAS verification.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Mini Air Fryer

LIL' ORBITS

Mini Air Fryer

Nonstick cooking basket/tray; coating type unspecified

PFAS Grade15Bad
Overall Grade0Bad
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Teflon-type coating (Teflon) thermal decomposition and fume inhalation

If the coating is Teflon-type coating-based (not confirmed), heating above 500°F releases…

70
🍂

Coating degradation and microflaking into food

Budget nonstick coatings typically show wear within 1-2 years of frequent use.…

20
🔩

Aluminum leaching from basket substrate

If the basket is aluminum-bodied with only surface nonstick coating, acidic foods (tomato…

70
💨

Formaldehyde / VOCs

Budget air fryers often use lower-grade engineering plastics in vents and handles.…

70

Pass unless Lil' Orbits confirms the coating is PFAS-free or names it.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Better air fryers from other brands

Graded higher than the LIL' ORBITS average of 31.

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
⚠️

Grease accumulation and combustion byproducts

Limited concern

70
⚠️

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 LIL' ORBITS product we grade on the LIL' ORBITS brand page, or the full air fryers ranking.