4L Air Fryer vs Emeril Lagasse Power Air Fryer 360: which is safer?

These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.

Emerald 4L Air Fryer

Emerald

4L Air Fryer

PFAS grade

F 15/100

Overall grade

F 0/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

nonstick-coated cooking basket, composition unspecified

Confidence

35%

PossibleTeflon-type coating fume risk (thermal decomposition)

ReportedCoating degradation and food contact

PossibleAluminum substrate leaching

Emeril Lagasse Power Air Fryer 360

Emerald

Emeril Lagasse Power Air Fryer 360

PFAS grade

F 15/100

Overall grade

F 0/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 5

Material

nonstick coating, unspecified polymer

Confidence

35%

PossibleTeflon-type coating thermal decomposition (if Teflon-type coating-based)

LikelyCoating degradation and microflaking

PossibleAluminum leaching from substrate

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