Is the Cosori Air Fryer “Non-Toxic”? What Cosori Says
Is a Cosori air fryer “non-toxic”? We don't use that word for any air fryer, and we have no lab. What we can give you is Cosori's own paperwork. Its manuals name coatings on the basket and plate, and its chemical list shows PTFE for many models but not others. So the answer depends on your exact model.
updated November 2, 2026 · 2 min read
The short answer
We don't call any air fryer that. Cosori's TurboBlaze manual says the basket and plate are aluminum with a nonstick coating. The Iconic's European manual names a ceramic coating. Cosori's August 2026 chemical list shows PTFE for many models, and for one version of the TurboBlaze but not another. Check your exact version with Cosori.
What's on this page
If a Cosori is on your counter or in your cart, this is a fair thing to ask. PTFE is the slick nonstick coating best known as Teflon. The FTC says a “non-toxic” claim needs strong scientific evidence or a clear qualification. We have no lab, so we stay with Cosori's papers.
What do Cosori's papers say?
- TurboBlaze: the manual says “The basket and crisper plate are made of aluminum metal with nonstick coating.”
- TurboBlaze, the list: model CAF-DC601-KUS appears twice. One version is in a group that lists PTFE, and the other is in a group with no PTFE line.
- Iconic: the European manual names a ceramic coating on the crisper plate and inside the basket. We think the US Iconic is the model on the list without a PTFE line, but that is our guess.
- Other models, such as CP158-AF: they are in a group that lists PTFE.
Each group also names other substances, so read the whole line for your version. The list is issued under VeSync, the company behind Cosori. Cosori's own website blocked us, so we couldn't open the page that links to it.
Coated, and says so
Cosori TurboBlaze
No stainless claim; the manual says aluminum with a nonstick coating.
Its manual says in one plain sentence what the basket and plate are made of. What the coating is stays open, so check the version.
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.
Does the listing title match the paperwork?
Not always. The TurboBlaze's Amazon title says “PFAS-Free Ceramic Coating”. The manual says “nonstick coating”, and the list has that model number on both kinds of line. Neither the title nor the model name tells you which one you'd get.
Both models are Coated on our material table. The Iconic is stainless on the outside, and its basket and plate have a coating. See the Cosori Iconic, part by part.
What does the FDA say?
The FDA says some PFAS are approved for use in nonstick cookware coatings, and 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 where that leaves the question.
What should I ask Cosori?
Ask in writing: “Which version is this unit? Is PTFE in the coating on its basket and crisper plate, and what is the base metal?” Keep the answer with your model number.
Do air fryers have Teflon? shows how to check any brand, and Ninja's list is read the same way.
Common questions
Does the Cosori TurboBlaze have Teflon?
It depends on the version. Model CAF-DC601-KUS is on Cosori's list twice: one version in a group with PTFE, the material sold as Teflon, and one in a group without. We don't know which one a store ships, so ask Cosori before you buy.
Is the Cosori Iconic coating ceramic?
The European manual says so. It recommends gentle handwashing “to prolong the life of the ceramic coating on the crisper plate and inside the basket”. Cosori's product page says “nonstick ceramic-coated cooking surfaces”.
Are other Cosori air fryers different?
On Cosori's list, some are. Models such as CP158-AF and CS158-AF sit in a group that lists PTFE. Cosori also says in a statement for model CAF-LI211: “PTFE is classified as PFAS substances and must be disclosed.”
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Where this comes from
- 1VeSync (Cosori), chemical disclosure sheet, updated 17 August 2026, pp. 1 and 14
- 2Cosori, TurboBlaze CAF-DC601-KUS user manual, pp. 7 and 17
- 3Cosori, Iconic Single CAF-SE601S-CEU user manual, p. 14 (EU model, copy on ManualsLib)
- 4Cosori, model CAF-LI211 chemical statement
- 5FTC Green Guides, 16 CFR 260.10
- 6FDA, Questions and Answers on PFAS in Food (content current as of 18 June 2026)
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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.