Ceramic Air Fryers: A Coating on Metal, Not a Ceramic Basket
A ceramic air fryer has a ceramic-type coating on a metal basket. The basket itself isn’t made of ceramic. So you are choosing a coating, and the useful questions are who names it and what they base it on.
updated November 2, 2026 · 3 min read
The short answer
We would start with the Cosori TurboBlaze, because its manual says plainly what the basket is: aluminum with a nonstick coating. The word ceramic is in its listing title, not in the manual. Typhur’s Dome 2 names the ceramic in its own spec list, in the premium price class. We found no study comparing ceramic and PTFE.
What's on this page
Coated, and says so
Cosori TurboBlaze
No stainless claim; the manual says aluminum with a nonstick coating.
Where we would start if you accept a coating and want a plain answer. The manual says what the basket is in one sentence. It says nonstick, and the word ceramic comes from the listing title.
Good for families who accept a coating and want a plain answer from the brand more than a stainless look.
Coating: Has a coating
- The manual says what the basket and plate are made of
- 6 qt and 90° to 450°F, per the manual
- The Amazon title says ceramic; the manual says only “nonstick coating”
- Two versions on Cosori’s list, one with PTFE; unclear which ships
See the full materials list
Full materials list
Cosori TurboBlaze
| CoatingHas a coatingThe manual says the basket and crisper plate are coated. | |
|---|---|
| Basket | “aluminum metal with nonstick coating”1 |
| Inside | We couldn’t find this out |
| Coating, per the company | “The basket and crisper plate are made of aluminum metal with nonstick coating.” Cosori’s chemical list shows one version of this model with PTFE and one without1,2 |
| Outside | Not sold as stainless |
| Size | “6 qt / 5.7 L”1 |
Where this comes from
- 1Cosori, TurboBlaze CAF-DC601-KUS user manual. manual, checked November 2, 2026.
- 2VeSync (Cosori), chemical disclosure sheet, updated 17 August 2026, pp. 1 and 14. company list, checked November 2, 2026.
What does “ceramic” mean on an air fryer?
The American Ceramic Society describes these coatings as a mix of silica, metal oxides and binders, sprayed on metal and fired. It says “quasi-ceramic” is the more accurate term. That article is about pans, but the air fryer brands use the same word.
So a ceramic air fryer is a coated air fryer. That isn’t a criticism. The word just answers a different question from “is there a coating?”
What does each brand say?
The quotes are the brands’ words. We have no lab to check them.
| Model | The metal | The coating |
|---|---|---|
| Cosori TurboBlaze* | “aluminum metal” | “nonstick coating” |
| Typhur Dome 2* | “Aluminum alloy” | “PFAS-free nonstick ceramic” |
| Cosori Iconic | Not given | “the ceramic coating on the crisper plate and inside the basket” |
| GreenPan Bistro* | Not given | “coated in a nontoxic nonstick” |
| Nuwave Brio Plus 8 Qt* | Not stated | “All-natural ceramic coating” on the cooking surface |
All five are coated.
Which one should I look at?
Which one should you get?
If you accept a coating and want the manual to say so plainly
Cosori TurboBlaze · Has a coating
View(paid link to Amazon, opens in a new tab)Ad · paid link · check price & delivery on AmazonIf you want the word ceramic in the brand’s own spec list, in the premium price class
Typhur Dome 2 · Has a coating
View(paid link to Amazon, opens in a new tab)Ad · paid link · check price & delivery on AmazonIf you want a drawer with a stainless look and accept a coated basket
Cosori Iconic · Has a coating
View(paid link to Amazon, opens in a new tab)Ad · paid link · check price & delivery on AmazonIf you want an oven shape and a manual that lists the coated parts
GreenPan Bistro 9-in-1 · Has a coating
View(paid link to Amazon, opens in a new tab)Ad · paid link · check price & delivery on AmazonIf you would rather have stainless and are weighing the two
What should I know about each?
Cosori TurboBlaze (mid-range). The manual says: “The basket and crisper plate are made of aluminum metal with nonstick coating.” Against it: Cosori’s own sheet lists this model twice, once with PTFE and once without. Ask Cosori which one you would get.
Typhur Dome 2 (premium). The most direct about what the coating is called. Typhur links a lab report, but it covers a different model number than the one it sells. See our Dome 2 page.
Cosori Iconic (premium). The stainless is on the outside. The EU manual warns about “damage to the coating”.
How long does a coating last?
We found no measurement for air fryer baskets. The American Ceramic Society says these coatings on pans can wear out with overheating, sometimes within months. For your basket, your manual comes first. If yours is already peeling, see coating peeling.
What next?
If you accept a coating, you can choose well here. We would start with the Cosori TurboBlaze*. Look at the Typhur Dome 2* if you want ceramic in the brand’s own list. For the safety question, see is ceramic coating safe?
Common questions
Is there an air fryer with a ceramic basket?
We didn’t find one. Cosori’s manual says aluminum, and Typhur’s page says aluminum alloy, each with a coating on top. If a listing means solid ceramic, ask the seller to say so in writing.
Are ceramic air fryers “non-toxic”?
We don’t use that word ourselves. Some brands do. Typhur’s FAQ speaks of a “PFAS-free, non-toxic ceramic non-stick layer”. That is Typhur’s claim.
Does Ninja make a ceramic air fryer?
We have no record of a Ninja drawer model with a ceramic coating. A snippet of Ninja’s FAQ mentions a “nano-ceramic coating” on Crispi plates, which we couldn’t confirm.
Can I put a ceramic bowl in an air fryer?
That is a different question, and your manual has the answer. Our Place’s manual says ceramic or glass dishes must be “oven safe to prevent cracking”. Other brands may say something else.
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Where this comes from
- 1Cosori, TurboBlaze CAF-DC601-KUS user manual
- 2Typhur, Dome 2 product page
- 3American Ceramic Society, “Ceramic-coated cookware safety”, Ceramic Tech Today, October 9, 2025
- 4GreenPan, BISTRO 9-in-1 user manual, p. 4 (copy on ManualsLib)
- 5Cosori, Iconic Single CAF-SE601S-CEU user manual, p. 14 (EU model, copy on ManualsLib)
- 6Nuwave, Brio Plus 8 qt owner’s manual, models 37401 to 37405
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Stainless Steel Air Fryer Editorial Team
We are the team behind Stainless Steel Air Fryer. We read what the companies say and explain it in plain English. We don’t run lab tests, and we say so when we couldn’t find something out.