Air Fryers Without Teflon: Glass and Ceramic-Coated Options Compared
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A lot of shoppers now want an air fryer that skips PTFE, the fluoropolymer nonstick best known by the brand name Teflon. Your real choices are a coating-free cooking surface (glass) or a ceramic-coated basket. This guide compares current models on what the manufacturers publish. It’s a materials and specs comparison, not a health verdict. (We don’t run a lab. Here’s how we research.)
Quick picks
Ninja Crispi (glass)
Borosilicate glass containers instead of a coated basket. Ninja describes them as PFAS- and PTFE-free, and they double as leftover storage.
- Capacity
- 4 qt and 6-cup glass containers
- Power
- 1,500 W
- Footprint
- 11.5 x 9.76 x 11.81 in (per Ninja)
COSORI Pro LE 5 Qt
5 quarts with a ceramic coating (per the current listing), a 170–450°F range and a compact near-square footprint.
- Capacity
- 5 qt
- Power
- 1,500 W
- Footprint
- 10.7 x 10.8 x 11.9 in
Ninja AF101 4 Qt
Ninja describes the 4-quart basket and crisper plate as ceramic-coated nonstick. It also dehydrates down to 105°F.
- Capacity
- 4 qt (fits 2 lb of fries, per Ninja)
- Power
- 1,550 W
- Footprint
- 13.6 x 11 x 13.3 in
COSORI TurboBlaze 6 Qt
6 quarts, five fan speeds and a 90–450°F range. COSORI says current units use a ceramic coating; early units differed, so check the listing.
- Capacity
- 6 qt
- Power
- 1,725 W
- Footprint
- 11.8 x 14.4 x 11.9 in (with handle)
Dash Tasti-Crisp 2.6 Qt
A 2.6-quart compact for one person. Make sure you buy the ceramic listing, since older units of the same model use PTFE.
- Capacity
- 2.6 qt
- Power
- 1,000 W
- Footprint
- approx. 11 x 9 x 11 in
Side-by-side comparison
| Model | Capacity | Power | Size (in) | Basket | Temp range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninja Crispi (glass) FN101GY | 4 qt and 6-cup glass containers | 1,500 W | 11.5 x 9.76 x 11.81 in (per Ninja) | None: borosilicate glass containers (PFAS/PTFE-free) | Up to 450°F | Check price |
| COSORI Pro LE 5 Qt CAF-L501 | 5 qt | 1,500 W | 10.7 x 10.8 x 11.9 in | Ceramic nonstick (per current Amazon listing) | 170–450°F | Check price |
| Ninja AF101 4 Qt AF101 | 4 qt (fits 2 lb of fries, per Ninja) | 1,550 W | 13.6 x 11 x 13.3 in | Ceramic-coated nonstick basket and crisper plate | 105–400°F | Check price |
| COSORI TurboBlaze 6 Qt CAF-DC601 | 6 qt | 1,725 W | 11.8 x 14.4 x 11.9 in (with handle) | Ceramic nonstick on current units, per COSORI (check listing, early units differed) | 90–450°F | Check price |
| Dash Tasti-Crisp 2.6 Qt DCAF260 (ceramic version DCAF260GBWH02) | 2.6 qt | 1,000 W | approx. 11 x 9 x 11 in | Ceramic nonstick (this listing); older DCAF260 units use PTFE nonstick | 200–400°F | Check price |
Specs from each manufacturer’s product page, manual or listing. Coatings get revised between production runs, so confirm on the current listing before you buy.
Glass vs ceramic vs PTFE: what’s the difference?
- PTFE nonstick is the most common basket coating. “PFOA-free” labels refer to how it was made, not whether it’s PTFE.
- Ceramic nonstick is a silica-based (sol-gel) coating. It’s still a coating on a metal basket, so it can scratch or wear like any nonstick.
- Glass has no coating at all. The trade-offs are weight and more careful handling.
Stainless steel baskets exist too, mostly in oven-style units, but food sticks more without a nonstick layer. We’ll add stainless picks once we can verify current models from manufacturer specs.
How to shop for a Teflon-free air fryer
- Read the exact listing, not just the model number. The Dash Tasti-Crisp and COSORI TurboBlaze are both sold in versions with different coatings.
- Look for specific words: “ceramic,” “PTFE-free,” or “glass.” “Nonstick” alone usually means PTFE.
- Check every food-contact part. The crisper plate or rack can differ from the basket.
- Size it right. Our air fryer size chart explains why basket floor area matters more than quarts.
The picks in detail
Ninja Crispi: best with no coating
The Crispi pairs a 1,500 W heating “PowerPod” with a 4-quart and a 6-cup borosilicate glass container, reaches 450°F, and offers Max Crisp, Bake, Air Fry and Recrisp, per Ninja. All parts are dishwasher-safe.
Trade-offs: at 14.55 lb for the full system, it’s heavy, and glass needs careful handling.
Best for: anyone who wants no nonstick coating at all, or likes to cook and store in one dish.
COSORI Pro LE (5 qt): best ceramic basket for most people
5 quarts in a 10.7 x 10.8 x 11.9-inch body, 1,500 W, 170–450°F, nine presets and a shake reminder, per COSORI’s manual. The current Amazon listing describes a ceramic coating.
Best for: couples and small households who want ceramic in a compact footprint. It’s also our compact pick in best air fryer for 2 people.
Ninja AF101 (4 qt): best ceramic option from Ninja
4 quarts (Ninja says it fits 2 lb of fries), 1,550 W, 105–400°F, four functions. Ninja calls the basket and crisper plate ceramic-coated nonstick, and both are dishwasher-safe.
Best for: one or two people who want a simple, proven basket fryer without PTFE.
COSORI TurboBlaze (6 qt): best larger ceramic pick
6 quarts, 1,725 W, 90–450°F, nine functions and five fan speeds, per COSORI. Listed at 11.8 x 14.4 x 11.9 inches and 13.2 lb.
Trade-offs: some owners report early units had a different coating, so confirm on the listing you buy from.
Best for: families or anyone roasting whole chickens.
Dash Tasti-Crisp (2.6 qt, ceramic): best small ceramic pick
2.6 quarts, 1,000 W, 200–400°F, with three savable presets. The ceramic listing is a specific version; older DCAF260 units use PTFE.
Best for: solo cooks with little counter space. See more options in best air fryer for one person.
Bottom line
- No coating at all: Ninja Crispi
- Ceramic, most people: COSORI Pro LE (5 qt)
- Ceramic from Ninja: AF101 (4 qt)
- Ceramic, bigger: COSORI TurboBlaze (6 qt)
- Ceramic, tiny: Dash Tasti-Crisp 2.6 qt (ceramic listing)