The 5 Best Air Fryers Without Teflon
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If you want to skip nonstick chemical coatings, the basket material is the whole decision. Some of these air fryers use PFAS-free ceramic over metal, one uses plain borosilicate glass with no coating at all, and one swaps the basket for glass containers you can also store food in. Capacity, fan power and how the controls work split the rest.
Best overall: Cosori TurboBlaze Air Fryer — PFAS-free ceramic basket, 6-quart square shape and a fan rated under 53dB. Best large capacity: Nuwave Brio Plus 8 Qt — 8 quarts, 150 presets and on-the-fly temperature changes in 5°F steps. Best glass basket: Ninja Crispi FN101SG — borosilicate glass containers with no nonstick coating anywhere in the cooking path.
How We Picked
We kept the listings that state what the cooking surface is actually made of. A coating claim had to be specific — PFAS-free ceramic, or borosilicate glass named as the vessel — rather than a vague “healthy nonstick” line.
We also looked for the numbers a buyer can act on: capacity in quarts, top temperature, fan or heating details, and which parts the seller says are dishwasher-safe. Listings that left the coating unnamed, or that described the basket only in marketing language, didn’t make the cut.
The last filter was what comes in the box and what the seller covers. A machine with a lid, a second container or a built-in thermometer earns its place because it does more than one job.
1. Cosori TurboBlaze Air Fryer
Best for: families who want one do-everything basket
The headline here is the coating. The basket and crisper tray carry a PFAS-free ceramic finish, so the part your food touches isn’t a conventional nonstick layer.
The fan is the other story. Cosori rates TurboBlaze at 3600 rpm with five fan speeds and a top temperature of 450°F, and says the unit runs under 53dB even at the highest setting.
Nine functions cover the usual ground, and both the basket and crisper plate are dishwasher-safe. This isn’t the one for you if you want to watch food cook — the listing doesn’t mention a viewing window.
Pros
- PFAS-free ceramic coating on basket and tray
- 6-quart square basket fits family portions
- Rated under 53dB at top fan speed
Cons
- No viewing window to check food
2. Nuwave Brio Plus Air Fryer 8 Qt
Best for: big households and batch cooking
Eight quarts is the reason to look here. That’s the capacity on this list, and the Brio Plus pairs it with 7 one-touch functions and 150 presets — 100 preprogrammed plus 50 slots you fill yourself.
The controls are the second draw. You set temperature from 50°F to 400°F in 5°F increments and can change time or temperature mid-cook without stopping the machine.
The coating is a ceramic the listing calls Duralon Blue G10, tested by TUV for 106 known PFAS elements with none detected. This isn’t the pick for a small kitchen or a single person — it takes up serious counter space.
Pros
- The capacity in this roundup
- 150 presets including 50 DIY slots
- Adjust temp and time mid-cook
Cons
- Large footprint for small kitchens
- Digital panel is the only control method
3. Ninja Crispi FN101SG
Best for: anyone avoiding nonstick coatings completely
There’s no nonstick coating here at all. The Crispi uses borosilicate glass containers — a 4-quart and a 6-cup — and the listing states they’re free of PFAS, PTFE and nonstick chemical coatings.
The system works differently from a normal air fryer. A palm-sized PowerPod sits on top of whichever glass container you pick, so the same pod handles a personal meal in the 6-cup or a 4-lb chicken with vegetables in the 4-quart. The listing says the small container crisps a personal-sized meal in 7 minutes.
Skip this one if you want a single large basket; you’re cooking in glass vessels and moving the pod between them.
Pros
- Glass containers, no nonstick coating at all
- Two sizes plus snap-lock storage lids
- PowerPod nests inside containers to store
Cons
- Smaller capacity than a full basket fryer
- You move the pod between containers
4. Cuisinart Air Fryer
Best for: cooks who want to watch the food
You can see through this one. The basket is glass, with a top viewing window and an interior light, so you check progress without pulling the basket and losing heat.
The glass basket is borosilicate, and both it and the nonstick crisper plate are PFAS-free. Five functions — Air Fry, Bake, Broil, Recrisp and Keep Warm — run up to 450°F in 5-degree steps. The 4-quart basket is sized for about 1.5 lb of fries, 2 lb of wings or a 4-lb chicken.
The included lid turns the basket into a serving and storage dish, so there’s no transferring. This isn’t the one for a big family — 4 quarts is a mid-size basket, and a whole chicken fills it.
Pros
- Glass basket with top window and light
- Basket and crisper plate are PFAS-free
- Included lid for serving and storing
Cons
- 4-quart basket limits batch size
5. Chefman Crispinator Air Fryer 6-in-1 with 8 Qt capacity
Best for: speed and large batches spread out rather than piled up
This one is built around power. A high-powered DC motor pushes the Crispinator to 450°F for nonstop convection cooking, and the listing claims improved heating times with quiet operation.
The basket shape is the smart part.
Pros
- A wide, low-profile shape that keeps food spread out rather than piled up
- Reaches 450°F with a high-powered DC motor
- Viewing window with interior light
Cons
- Dial controls instead of a digital panel
- Large machine needs counter room
Also Worth Considering
Typhur Built-in Wireless Meat Thermometer — the Typhur Sync pairs a large smart air fryer with a built-in wireless meat thermometer, so you can monitor internal temperature without a separate probe.
Martha Stewart Air Fryer — a mid-size machine with 6 presets and a space-saving body in Caviar Gray.
Chefman Qt Glass Air Fryer — the Chefman Crisp n’ Go is a 4-quart glass air fryer with 4 functions and a PFAS-free bowl and rack. A compact choice for one or two people who want a glass cooking vessel.
How to Choose in Sixty Seconds
What’s the difference between ceramic and glass?
Ceramic is a PFAS-free coating sprayed over metal, and it gives you a lighter basket that heats faster. Pick glass if coating is your main concern; pick ceramic if you want lighter parts and quicker heat-up.
Do I need a big basket?
Only if you cook for three or more at once. A smaller basket handles a whole chicken or a couple of pounds of wings.
Are the parts dishwasher safe?
Check each listing, because it varies. The Cosori basket and crisper plate are dishwasher-safe, and so is the Cuisinart glass basket. The FDA publishes guidance on cookware coatings if you want the regulatory background.
What should I confirm before ordering?
Confirm the basket material and size, the top temperature, and what’s in the box. Then check the controls. The FDA guidance on PFAS explains what PFAS are and why listings call them out.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an air fryer without Teflon actually cook in?
It cooks in a coated metal basket or a glass vessel. The Cosori TurboBlaze and Nuwave Brio Plus use PFAS-free ceramic over metal, while the Ninja Crispi and Cuisinart use glass. All five listings name their cooking surface, so you know what your food touches before you buy.
How much care does a PFAS-free coating need?
Less scrubbing, more gentleness. The Cosori basket and crisper plate are dishwasher-safe. Ceramic and glass both do better with soft sponges and no metal utensils, so avoid scraping the surface even when the listing says it’s dishwasher-safe.
What goes wrong first on these machines?
The coating or the glass, depending on which you pick. A ceramic layer wears where utensils scrape it, and a glass basket chips if it’s knocked against a sink. The Ninja Crispi’s glass containers have no coating to wear, which is why that pick suits anyone who wants the surface to stay as it started.
Is the simplest air fryer here enough?
For one or two people, yes. The Cuisinart cooks a whole chicken or 2 lb of wings. If you regularly cook for four or more, step up to the Cosori or the Nuwave.
Closing
The Cosori TurboBlaze is the pick for most kitchens — PFAS-free ceramic, a square basket and a quiet, fast fan. If you cook in bigger batches, the Nuwave Brio Plus gives you the capacity here with presets to match. Next step: open one listing and confirm the basket material and size suit how you actually cook.
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