Does Midea 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 Midea 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, Midea is about typical, scoring above 36% of them.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Midea
HeatXpress Air Fryer Oven
Nonstick-coated interior (unspecified Teflon-family coating or alternative)
Nonstick coating degradation and inhalation
Undisclosed Teflon-family coating or alternative nonstick coatings can degrade if…
Coating adhesion and particle ingestion
If nonstick coating adhesion is poor, flaking or peeling can occur during normal use.…
Skip until Midea discloses nonstick coating specs or PFAS-free verification.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Midea
5.3-Quart Digital Air Fryer
Non-stick coated cooking basket (coating type unspecified)
Teflon-type coating off-gassing (Teflon fume risk)
If the basket is Teflon-type coating-coated and Midea does not disclose this, overheating…
Coating delamination and microparticle ingestion
Non-stick coatings on budget air fryers commonly flake or peel over months of use…
Unknown polymer leaching
Without coating specification, it is impossible to rule out leaching of monomers…
Aluminum leaching from basket substrate
Most air fryer baskets are aluminum with a non-stick coating overlay. If the coating is…
Skip until Midea publicly discloses coating material and PFAS information.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Midea
Dual-Zone Air Fryer
nonstick-coated cooking baskets (composition unspecified)
Teflon-type coating fume risk (thermal degradation)
If the nonstick coating is Teflon-type coating-based, heating above 500F (260C) can…
Coating degradation and microflaking
Nonstick coatings on budget-tier air fryers are prone to flaking and peeling within 1-3…
Aluminum leaching from exposed substrate
If coating damage exposes aluminum baskets to acidic foods (tomatoes, vinegar, citrus)…
Vapor inhalation during operation
Air fryers generate steam and cooking vapors in a confined space; if the nonstick coating…
Skip until Midea discloses the nonstick coating's chemical composition.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Midea
Flexify French Door Air Fryer Oven
Nonstick-coated interior (unspecified polymer); stainless steel exterior
Nonstick coating degradation and fume release
Unspecified polymer coating heated repeatedly to 350-400°F will degrade over time. If…
Coating flaking or microparticles in food
Budget nonstick air fryer coatings commonly show flaking within 1-2 years of use; small…
Aluminum or substrate leaching if coating fails
If the nonstick layer is applied over aluminum or steel, localized coating breakdown…
Lack of material transparency and recourse
Midea's silence on coating chemistry and PFAS stance means you have no baseline to judge…
Skip until Midea explains what the nonstick coating is made from.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Midea
11 Qt. Smart Two-Zone Air Fryer Oven
Nonstick-coated basket; composition not publicly disclosed
Teflon-type coating (Teflon) fume inhalation risk
If the basket coating is Teflon-type coating-based and overheated or scratched, polymer…
Nonstick coating flaking and microparticle ingestion
Any nonstick coating degrades with use and mechanical wear. If the coating is poorly…
Off-gassing from adhesives or seals
The two-zone heating and multi-component design increases likelihood of adhesives and…
Skip until Midea discloses basket coating composition or PFAS-free status.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Midea
11-Quart Two-Zone Air Fryer Oven
Non-stick coated heating elements (composition unspecified)
Teflon-type coating thermal decomposition / fume inhalation risk
If the non-stick coating is Teflon-type coating-based (unconfirmed by Midea)…
Non-stick coating degradation and ingestion of particles
Peeling or flaking non-stick coating can contaminate food; ceramic coatings are more…
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from off-gassing during initial use
New non-stick cookware and appliances often release odors during first heating cycles…
Skip until Midea discloses coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free materials.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Midea
Flexify French Door Air Fryer Oven MET26C3ASBB
Steel/aluminum housing; interior cooking surface unspecified (likely nonstick coating)
Nonstick coating degradation and fume release (Teflon-type coating or undisclosed fluorinated polymer)
The interior coating type is not disclosed by Midea. If Teflon-type coating-based…
Heating element or housing material off-gassing (first-use volatiles)
New air fryer ovens commonly release mild chemical odors during the first few uses…
Wait for Midea to reveal coating details before buying.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Midea
HeatXpress Air Fryer 5.5qt
Nonstick-coated cooking basket (type unspecified)
Teflon-type coating fume release (if Teflon-type coating-coated)
If the nonstick coating is Teflon-type coating-based, heating above 500F can release…
Coating degradation and particle ingestion
Nonstick coatings on air fryer baskets degrade with repeated use, temperature cycling…
Aluminum or metal leaching (if basket is aluminum-based)
If the basket substrate is bare aluminum or a thin aluminum alloy under the nonstick…
Plastic housing volatiles at operating temperature
The exterior housing and control components are likely plastic; if the design places…
Wait until Midea reveals what the nonstick coating contains.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Better air fryers from other brands
Graded higher than the Midea 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 Midea product we grade on the Midea brand page, or the full air fryers ranking.