Emeril Lagasse Everyday 360 Stainless Steel Air Fryer, 360° Quick Cook Technology
Interior non-stick coating chemistry not disclosed by brand.
This air fryer has a stainless steel exterior and a non-stick interior coating. The brand has not stated the chemistry of the interior coating. No PFAS statement from the brand is on record.
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Material
Stainless steel exterior, interior coating unspecified
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What Emeril Lagasse Everyday 360 Stainless is made of, ingredients and materials
The Emeril 360 air fryer has a stainless steel exterior housing, which does not leach or degrade under normal cooking conditions. The interior cooking chamber and basket coating are not specified in public product documentation. For air fryers in this price range, the interior is typically a proprietary nonstick polymer (often Teflon-type coating-based like Teflon, but brand does not disclose this). Nonstick coatings can release fumes if overheated beyond their thermal stability range, usually 400-500°F for most Teflon-type coating products.
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 (nonstick coating overheating)
Interior coating type is unspecified; if Teflon-type coating-based, heating above 500°F (rare for air fryers but possible with user error) can release polymer fume inhalation hazard. Manufacturer does not disclose thermal safety threshold.
Coating degradation over time
No published durability testing or wear resistance data for this model's interior. Repeated high-temperature use and washing may cause flaking; once compromised, coating integrity cannot be restored.
What’s reassuring
Aluminum leaching
Stainless steel exterior rules out direct aluminum contact. If interior basket is aluminum, it is likely anodized or coated and not in direct contact with food in normal use.
Lead
No recalls or warnings on record for this brand or model. Modern stainless steel appliances do not typically contain lead-based glazes or cadmium pigments, but third-party testing is absent.
Source, ATSDR ↗Housing or electrical leachables
Stainless steel exterior is chemically inert under normal kitchen use and does not leach into food or water.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Emeril Lagasse cookware products have no published safety certifications or third-party testing programs on file. The brand does not openly disclose coating chemistry, manufacturing standards, or heavy metal testing results for this model. No widespread recalls or safety complaints specific to this air fryer model have been documented in public databases. The silent stance on PFAS and coating composition reflects an industry norm for mid-market appliance brands but limits transparency.
How it compares in its category
Most consumer air fryers use proprietary nonstick coatings whose chemical makeup is rarely disclosed by manufacturers. Brands like Cosori and Ninja similarly withhold interior coating details. Premium alternatives (Miele, some Philips models) publish more complete material specifications. Budget air fryers are cheaper partly because manufacturers avoid the cost and transparency of ceramic or ceramic-hybrid coatings. This Emeril model sits in the middle tier, mid-range price with standard polymer internals and no exceptional safety documentation.
If you buy it
Contact the manufacturer directly to confirm the interior coating type (Teflon-type coating, ceramic blend, or proprietary polymer) before extensive use. Never exceed the maximum recommended temperature in the manual; air fryers should not regularly run above 400°F. Hand-wash the basket and interior rather than using abrasive scrubbers, which can accelerate coating wear and release particles. Replace the unit if the interior coating visibly peels, flakes, or discolors; degraded coatings are a sign of potential fume release at high heat.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Emeril Lagasse has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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