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Nonstick coatings: what the listings actually say
Updated
Coating words on air fryer listings are easy to misread. "Nonstick" describes how the surface behaves, not what it is made of. "PFAS-free" is a claim about one family of chemicals, made by the maker. This page copies the wording from each listing so you can compare like with like. I make no health claims here, in either direction.
The wording, listing by listing
| Air fryer | Coating wording on the listing | Dishwasher wording on the listing |
|---|---|---|
| COSORI TurboBlaze | "PFAS-free, nonstick ceramic coating" on the basket and crisper tray. Spec table: coating type ceramic | Care instructions: dishwasher safe |
| Ninja Air Fryer Pro AF141 | Basket and crisper plate: "nonstick". Spec table: cooking surface material "PFAS Free" | Highlights say "dishwasher-safe". No part-by-part detail |
| Ninja DualZone DZ201 | Crisper plates: "nonstick". No PFAS wording that I saw | Baskets can be washed in the dishwasher or by hand. Crisper plates dishwasher safe |
| Instant Vortex XL | "Non-stick air fryer basket". No PFAS wording that I saw | Care instructions: dishwasher safe |
| Chefman TurboFry Touch | Basket coating: "nonstick". No PFAS wording that I saw | Nonstick basket and rack are both dishwasher safe |
| Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro | Nothing about coatings. It comes with an enamel roasting pan and a mesh basket | Nothing stated |
Wording checked on Amazon September 18, 2026. Listings change, and bundles or colors of the same model can differ. Read the one you are buying.
How to read these words
- "Nonstick" alone tells you nothing about the material. It could be a ceramic-type coating or a PTFE-type coating. If the material matters to you and the listing does not say, ask the maker.
- "PFAS-free" is the maker's claim about the coated parts it names. On the COSORI listing that is the basket and crisper tray. On the Ninja AF141 listing it is the cooking surface. I did not see a test report or certificate linked on either listing.
- "PFOA-free" is a narrower claim than "PFAS-free". PFOA is one chemical in the PFAS family. None of the six listings I read uses the PFOA wording, but you will see it on others.
- Silence is not a claim. If a listing does not mention PFAS, that does not tell you what the coating is.
Making a nonstick basket last
Coating wear is the most common long-term complaint I saw. The review summary for the Chefman TurboFry Touch says some owners report the nonstick coating peeling and rust. Any coated basket can wear, and how you treat it matters.
- Skip aerosol cooking sprays if the manual says to. Many makers warn that the propellants in spray cans can damage nonstick coatings. Brush on a little oil, or use a refillable pump sprayer with plain oil.
- No metal tools. Use silicone or wood tongs and a soft sponge.
- Dishwasher safe does not mean dishwasher proof. Every basket model here says its parts can go in the dishwasher. Hand washing in warm soapy water is gentler on any coating.
- Let it cool first. Do not run cold water into a hot basket.
- Dry it fully. Rust reports usually involve water sitting in seams or under a chipped spot.
- Replace, don't scrape. If the coating flakes, stop using that part and contact the maker. The COSORI listing names replacement baskets and crisper trays for the TurboBlaze, which is a good sign for keeping a unit going.
If you want to avoid coatings
An oven-style model gives you the most choice, because it takes ordinary pans. The Breville listing says most 9 by 13 inch pans fit, so you can use your own stainless or enameled ones. Among baskets, a ceramic-coated model like the COSORI TurboBlaze is the one here whose maker makes a PFAS-free claim in plain words.
This page reports what listings say. It is not health or medical advice. All six picks are compared on the shortlist.