Gourmia Stainless Steel Air Fryer: What the Manual Says
Gourmia sells large, budget air fryers, and many say “Stainless Steel” in the name. The manual we found, for the GAF846, mentions a “nonstick coating” and doesn’t say what the basket is made of. If the inside matters to you, we would start with another model.
updated November 2, 2026 · 2 min read
The short answer
“Stainless” in a Gourmia name tells you little about the basket. The GAF846 manual warns about damaging the “nonstick coating” and doesn’t say what the coating or the basket metal is. We couldn’t tie it to the 8 Qt model on Amazon, so we couldn’t confirm that one. It is a budget option. Ask Gourmia first.
What's on this page
Is a Gourmia basket stainless?
We couldn’t find out. The GAF846 manual says regular cooking oil is better than cooking spray, “as this may damage the nonstick coating”. It also says metal tools “can scratch the nonstick surface”. It doesn’t name the coating or the metal.
We couldn’t tie that manual to the Amazon listing for the Gourmia 8 Qt*. Gourmia’s own website also refused our request. So we couldn’t confirm anything about that exact model. See how to check an air fryer’s coating.
Is it right for me?
In its favor
- A large drawer in the budget price range
- The manual gives clear care rules
- Manual copies are easy to find
Against it
- Nothing we read names the coating
- Nothing we read is tied to the 8 Qt listing
- We couldn’t read Gourmia’s own website
It may suit you if you mainly want a big basket at a low price. See what size air fryer you need. It won’t suit you if you want to know what touches your food before you buy. Is the Gourmia air fryer “non-toxic”? lists what to ask.
How do I look after it?
Per the GAF846 manual:
- Wash on the dishwasher’s top rack, or by hand with a non-abrasive sponge.
- Don’t use metal tools or rough scrubbers on the basket.
- Leave at least 4 inches at the back, sides and top.
Your model may differ.
What are the other choices?
- Instant Vortex Plus. Mid-range with a stainless finish. Its manual says “The Cooking Tray has non-stick coating.” See the Instant Vortex Plus.
- Cosori TurboBlaze. Its manual says the basket and plate are “aluminum metal with nonstick coating”.
Which one should you get?
If you want a stainless finish and a manual we could read
Instant Vortex Plus 6 Qt · Has a coating
View(paid link to Amazon, opens in a new tab)Ad · paid link · check price & delivery on AmazonIf you want the brand to say plainly what the basket is
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 to see every model side by side
For the wider picture, see our comparison of stainless steel air fryers.
Common questions
Is the Gourmia air fryer basket stainless steel?
We found nothing that says so. The GAF846 manual talks about a “nonstick coating” and doesn’t say what the basket is made of. Ask Gourmia about your model number.
Can a Gourmia air fryer basket go in the dishwasher?
The GAF846 manual says the basket and tray can go on the dishwasher’s top rack, or be washed by hand. Other Gourmia models may differ, so check your own manual.
Which Gourmia air fryer did you look at?
Only the 8 Qt model. We saw other sizes for sale but found no papers for them, so we say nothing about them here.
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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.