Do Air Fryers Have Teflon? How to Check Your Model
Do air fryers have Teflon? Some do, and you don't have to guess, because some brands publish lists. Those lists say PTFE, the material sold as Teflon. Other brands name a coating without saying what it is. So the answer depends on your model.
updated November 2, 2026 · 2 min read
The short answer
Some do, by the brands' own lists. Ninja's list names PTFE, the material sold as Teflon, for units made before 15 August 2024. Cosori's August 2026 list names it for many models and leaves it off others. Some brands say “nonstick” without saying which coating. Check your model number, not only the brand.
What's on this page
Teflon is a brand name. Brands' papers say PTFE, so search for that word. We have no lab, and everything below comes from papers the brands published.
What do the brands say?
- Ninja: the list names PTFE for series such as AF100, AF140 and AF180 made before 15 August 2024. For units made after that date or bought after 1 January 2025, it shows aluminum and no PTFE.
- Cosori: the list, updated August 2026, names PTFE for many air fryer models. Other models are in groups with no PTFE line.
- Cosori TurboBlaze: the manual says “nonstick coating”. One version of this model is on the list with PTFE, and another is on it without.
- Breville BOV900: the manual says “The walls on the inside of the oven feature a non-stick coating”, and doesn't name it.
- Instant Vortex 6 qt: the manual says “The Cooking Tray has non-stick coating.” The word PTFE appears only in a page excerpt that we couldn't open.
- Philips and Tefal: they confirmed PTFE to a Dutch consumer group for models checked in Europe. US models may differ.
Why isn't the brand name enough?
Two details matter more than the logo.
- The date. Ninja's list splits at 15 August 2024. A second-hand unit may belong to the older group.
- The version. Cosori's list shows one model number twice, with different version codes. We don't know which one a store sends. Only Cosori can tell you.
How do I check mine?
Find the model number
It is on the unit or in the manual.Find the brand's chemical list
Search the brand's name with “AB 1200” and look for your model.Search it for PTFE
Read the whole line, since lists can go by series or by version.Read the care section of the manual
Look for “coating” and “nonstick”.Ask the brand in writing
For example: “Which coating is on the basket and plate of this model, and does it contain PTFE?”
A quiet manual doesn't prove there is no coating. A missing line on a list is the brand's statement, not a lab result.
What if mine has PTFE?
The FDA says some PFAS are approved for use in nonstick cookware coatings, and that studies show a negligible amount capable of getting into food. That page does not cover fumes, damaged coatings or air fryers. Is PTFE safe? explains what is known and what isn't. For homes with pets, see air fryers in a home with birds.
If you'd rather skip it, an air fryer without Teflon shows who says what. For the wider chemical family, see do air fryers have PFAS?
Common questions
How can I tell if my air fryer basket is Teflon?
You can't tell by looking, because coatings can look alike. Look up your model number on the brand's chemical list and search for “PTFE”. Read the care section of the manual too. If you find nothing, ask the brand in writing.
Does “nonstick” mean Teflon?
Not always. “Nonstick” says there is a coating, not which one. Cosori's TurboBlaze manual says “nonstick coating”, yet its list shows one version with PTFE and one without.
What if the coating is scratched or peeling?
Follow your manual, and ask the brand if it says nothing. Cosori's Iconic manual says to replace a crisper plate or basket when the coating cracks or peels. The FDA's page on coatings doesn't cover damaged ones, so we can't tell you what that means for your food.
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- Is PTFE Safe in an Air Fryer? What the FDA SaysIs PTFE safe? See what the FDA says about nonstick coatings, what it leaves out, and why no source we read answers it for air fryers.
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Where this comes from
- 1SharkNinja, AB 1200 disclosure list, last updated 04/01/2025
- 2VeSync (Cosori), chemical disclosure sheet, updated 17 August 2026, pp. 1 and 14
- 3Cosori, model CAF-LI211 chemical statement
- 4Breville, BOV900 instruction book, p. 29
- 5FDA, Questions and Answers on PFAS in Food (content current as of 18 June 2026)
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.