Is the Gourmia Air Fryer “Non-Toxic”? What the Manual Says
Is a Gourmia air fryer “non-toxic”? We don't use that word for any air fryer, and we have no lab. What we can report is one manual: Gourmia's GAF846 names a “nonstick coating” and doesn't say what it is made of. Gourmia is the one who can close that question.
updated November 2, 2026 · 2 min read
The short answer
We don't call any air fryer that, and we have no lab. Gourmia's GAF846 manual names a “nonstick coating” and warns about cooking spray and metal utensils. It names no chemical and no basket material. We couldn't tie that manual to the 8 Qt on Amazon, so that model stays Not confirmed.
What's on this page
If a Gourmia is on your counter or in your cart, this is a fair thing to ask. The FTC says a “non-toxic” claim needs strong scientific evidence or a clear qualification. We have no lab, so we stay with the manual.
What does the GAF846 manual say?
- Is there a coating? Yes. It says “nonstick coating” and “nonstick surface”.
- What is the coating made of? It doesn't say.
- What is the basket made of? It doesn't say.
- What can damage it? The manual prefers regular oil to cooking spray. It warns about metal utensils and abrasive cleaning materials.
That is one model's manual. We couldn't tie it to the Gourmia 8 Qt on Amazon*, so that model stays Not confirmed on our material table. See Gourmia, by what we could read.
Gourmia's website blocked us, and we didn't try to get around it. So we can't say whether Gourmia posts a chemical list. If a shop claims something about Gourmia's coating, ask which model it covers.
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. It also doesn't say whether a Gourmia coating is one of those.
What should I ask Gourmia?
Give the full model number from the label, and ask in writing:
- What is the coating on the basket and crisper tray made of?
- Is PTFE, or any other PFAS, in it?
- What is the basket's base metal?
- Which food-touching parts have no coating at all?
PTFE is the slick nonstick coating best known as Teflon. A label that names only PFOA doesn't answer this. “PFOA-free” vs “PFAS-free” explains why.
Want fewer open questions?
So far, no brand paper we could read says its main basket or drawer is bare stainless steel. So no model closes this question entirely. Among brands that list their materials, this is where we would start.
Least coating we found
Our Place Wonder Oven
A stainless oven with a chromed-steel basket and rack, plus one ceramic-coated pan.
Where we would start for the least coating among brands that list their materials. The bake pan is coated, the basket is chromed steel and not stainless, and it's an oven, not a drawer.
Good for families who want the least coating and don’t mind an oven shape or a coated bake pan they can leave out.
Coating: Has a coating
- The brand lists a stainless oven and a chromed-steel basket
- The brand’s FAQ says the inside is made without PFAS “(including PTFE)”
- The bake pan has a ceramic nonstick coating
- Chromed steel is plated, not stainless; the brand doesn’t say uncoated
- Accessories are not dishwasher safe; no steel wool
See the full materials list
Full materials list
Our Place Wonder Oven
| CoatingHas a coatingOnly the bake pan is named as coated, and the basket is chromed steel. | |
|---|---|
| Basket | “Chromed steel”, not stainless steel1 |
| Inside | “Stainless steel”1 |
| Coating, per the company | Bake pan: aluminum with “nonstick ceramic coating”. The brand’s FAQ says it’s made without PFAS “(including PTFE)”1 |
| Outside | The brand lists the oven as “Stainless steel”; the outer shell isn’t listed separately1 |
| Size | “13 qt” in the specs, “12-liter” in the FAQ1 |
Where this comes from
- 1Our Place, Wonder Oven product page. company website, checked November 2, 2026.
- 2Our Place, Wonder Oven user manual (silent on materials; copy hosted by QVC). manual, checked November 2, 2026.
You can read other brands the same way on Bella, Breville, Chefman, Our Place and Instant, and on Ninja.
Common questions
Does the Gourmia air fryer have Teflon or PTFE?
We couldn't find out. The GAF846 manual says “nonstick coating” and doesn't name it. Gourmia's website blocked us, so we couldn't look for a chemical list. Ask Gourmia in writing, with your model number, whether PTFE is in the coating.
My Gourmia's coating is scratched. Should I keep using it?
We can't answer that for your unit. The FDA's page on nonstick cookware doesn't cover damaged coatings. The manual warns that sharp or metal utensils can scratch the surface. Ask Gourmia about a replacement basket.
Is every Gourmia air fryer the same?
No, and we can't say how they differ. A manual for one model doesn't describe another. Find the manual for your exact model number, search it for “coating”, and ask Gourmia about anything it leaves out.
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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.