Nuwave Bravo and Brio Air Fryers: Which Have Coatings?
With Nuwave, the answer depends on the model number. The Bravo XL Pro manual says “This product contains” PTFE and FEP. The Brio Plus 8 qt manual names a ceramic coating. Check the manual for your exact model before you decide.
updated November 2, 2026 · 2 min read
The short answer
It depends on the model. The Bravo XL Pro manual says “This product contains” PTFE and FEP, without saying which parts. The Brio Plus 8 qt manual names an “All-natural ceramic coating” on the cooking surface, in Nuwave’s words. A Bravo XL manual we read has no such notice, which isn’t a statement either way.
What's on this page
Which Nuwave models have PTFE?
PTFE is the slick nonstick coating best known as Teflon. It belongs to a big chemical family called PFAS.
| Model | What the manual says |
|---|---|
| Bravo XL Pro (20855) | “This product contains” PTFE and FEP |
| Brio Plus 8 qt (37401 to 37405) | “The Base Tray and Air Circulation Riser have a non-stick coating” |
| Bravo XL (20801 and 20802) | No notice about PTFE or PFAS. No coating named |
Look at the label on your unit for the model number.
How do I read each one?
Bravo XL Pro. The plainest statement of the three. The manual doesn’t say which parts contain PTFE and FEP, so ask Nuwave whether it means the rack, the griddle or a part you never touch.
Brio Plus 8 qt. The cover note says an “All-natural ceramic coating” is applied to the cooking surface. It also makes a claim about PFAS, saying the surface is “free from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)”. Those are Nuwave’s words about its own coating, and we can’t check them. The manual says “NEVER use metal utensils with the coated Base Tray”. It doesn’t say what metal is under the coating. The listing’s title says “PFAS Free”, and a title isn’t a paper. We couldn’t match the listing to those model numbers.
Bravo XL. No notice doesn’t mean no PTFE. It is one version of one manual and may be older. See how to check an air fryer’s coating.
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 an oven if you want a brand that lists its materials. Against it: one coated bake pan, and a chromed steel basket, which is a metal plating and not stainless.
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.
Is it right for me?
In its favor
- The Bravo XL Pro manual names the substances outright
- The Brio Plus manual says which two parts are coated
- You can read the manuals as PDFs before you buy
Against it
- The Bravo XL Pro doesn’t say which parts
- The answer changes by model
- The Brio Plus manual doesn’t name the metal under the coating
If you want to avoid PTFE, the Bravo XL Pro isn’t for you, going by its own manual. The Nuwave Brio Plus 8 Qt* is a coated drawer, so check the model number first.
What are the other choices?
- Cosori TurboBlaze. A drawer with one plain sentence: “The basket and crisper plate are made of aluminum metal with nonstick coating.”
Which one should you get?
If you want an oven and the least coating named
Our Place Wonder Oven · 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 and a plain sentence on the basket
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 compare every oven we looked into
See also whether air fryers have Teflon, what the PFOA and PFAS labels mean and ceramic-coated air fryers.
Common questions
Is a Nuwave air fryer “non-toxic”?
We don’t use that word ourselves. Nuwave’s manuals answer a narrower question, and it differs by model: the Bravo XL Pro names PTFE and FEP, and the Brio Plus names a ceramic coating.
Does the Nuwave Bravo have PTFE?
The Bravo XL Pro manual, model 20855, says it contains PTFE and FEP, and doesn’t say which parts. The Bravo XL manual, models 20801 and 20802, has no such notice and names no coating, which doesn’t rule one out.
What is the warranty on a Nuwave air fryer?
The three manuals we read each give a one-year limited warranty for the first owner, with more time if you register. Check the warranty pages in your own manual.
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Where this comes from
- 1Nuwave, Bravo XL Pro owner’s manual, model 20855, p. 20
- 2Nuwave, Brio Plus 8 qt owner’s manual, models 37401 to 37405
- 3Nuwave, Bravo XL owner’s manual, models 20801 and 20802, Rev.03
- 4EPA, PFAS Explained (updated 9 September 2026)
- 5FTC Green Guides, 16 CFR 260.10 (non-toxic claims)
- 6Cosori, TurboBlaze CAF-DC601-KUS user manual
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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.