de Longhi F28211
Avoid until De'Longhi identifies the non-stick coating material.
The nonstick frying pan lacks any manufacturer disclosure of coating formulation or PFAS content. Without confirmation of Teflon-type coating-free or verified PFAS-free status, the coating type stays unknown.
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Material
nonstick-coated frying pan (coating type unspecified)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What de Longhi F28211 is made of, ingredients and materials
The De'Longhi F28211 features a nonstick-coated frying basket and pan, but De'Longhi has not publicly disclosed whether this coating is Teflon-type coating-based (Teflon-like), ceramic, silicone, or another chemistry. The coating material directly determines heat-stability and potential off-gassing risk. Without specification, you cannot assess whether the nonstick layer will degrade under the high temperatures air fryers typically reach (350-400 F). The underlying basket structure is likely aluminum or stainless steel, but the coating is the critical unknown.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed
Marketed as non-stick without stating the coating chemistry.
Teflon-type coating fume risk (if Teflon-type coating-based coating)
De'Longhi has not ruled out Teflon-type coating nonstick. If present, overheating above 500 F can release polymer fume inhalation hazard; air fryer use below that threshold avoids this risk, but unknown coating type means you cannot verify this assumption.
Coating degradation and microparticle ingestion
All nonstick coatings degrade over time with thermal cycling and abrasion. If the F28211's coating composition is not disclosed, durability expectations are unclear. Flaking nonstick into food is a recognized risk with worn cookware.
Off-gassing of unknown coating components
Nonstick coatings may off-gas volatile compounds if heated above their safe temperature range or if they contain uncured components. Without disclosure, you cannot evaluate whether De'Longhi has cured and tested this coating to food-safe standards.
What’s reassuring
Aluminum leaching (if aluminum basket)
Air fryer baskets are typically aluminum with a nonstick coating layer; the coating should prevent direct aluminum contact with food. If the coating integrity fails, leaching risk is low in short-term use but increases with prolonged contact at high pH (acidic foods). No specific data for this model.
Maintenance-related bacterial or mold growth
Air fryer baskets with crevices or damaged nonstick can trap food residue and moisture. Standard hand-washing and air-drying mitigate this. No product-specific hygiene issues reported.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
De'Longhi has not established a public position on PFAS use in its nonstick cookware products, nor has it published full coating specifications for this model. The brand does not appear in major transparency initiatives around PFAS phaseout commitments. No product-specific recalls or regulatory actions against this model are on record, but the absence of disclosure is a red flag in a category where consumers increasingly expect manufacturers to name their nonstick chemistry.
How it compares in its category
Most air fryer manufacturers either use Teflon-type coating nonstick (cheaper, proven but PFAS-tied) or ceramic/silicone alternatives (marketed as PFAS-free but often less durable). De'Longhi's silence puts the F28211 in the middle tier, not explicitly PFAS-free like some premium brands, not transparently Teflon-type coating-based like legacy models. Competitor brands such as Ninja and Cosori have begun publishing their coating chemistry; De'Longhi lags this trend.
If you buy it
Do not preheat the basket above manufacturer specs or use broiler settings that exceed 400 F, as unknown coating chemistry may off-gas or degrade at high sustained heat. Hand-wash the nonstick surfaces gently and avoid metal utensils; dishwasher use risks coating flaking. Replace the basket/pan insert at the first sign of coating peeling, scratching, or discoloration. Contact De'Longhi directly to request the coating specification before purchase if PFAS avoidance is a priority for your household.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Delonghi has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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