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COSORI Iconic Stainless Steel 6.5 Qt Smart Air Fryer

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COSORI

Iconic Stainless Steel 6.5 Qt Smart Air Fryer

PFAS-free and mostly metal, the lowest-plastic air fryer we list.

Recommended alternative
PFAS-FreeCeramic Nonstick BasketStainless Steel BodyBPA-FreeMinimal Plastic
4 / 10 Medium plastic footprint $$$

A stainless steel air fryer with a PFAS-free ceramic-coated basket. COSORI states the body is 96% metal by visible area, which keeps plastic in the build low.

How this score breaks down

Plastic in the product and its packaging Some plastic
A stainless steel air fryer whose body is about 96% metal by visible area, with a ceramic-coated PFAS-free non-stick basket and a tempered-glass window. The most metal, lowest-plastic air fryer we list.
Microplastic shedding and leaching Doesn't shed
None added
End of life: persistence and recovery Persists somewhat
Retail box. Body is 96% metal by visible area. Only partly recoverable; some of it persists.
Plastic-derived chemicals of concern No leaching concern
No PFAS, PTFE, BPA, or other leaching plastics in food or heat contact.
Transparency and verification Fully disclosed
Publishes a state cookware chemical disclosure

Strengths

  • PFAS-free ceramic basket
  • Mostly metal body, so low plastic in the build
  • Published chemical disclosure and dishwasher-safe basket

Trade-offs

  • Ceramic nonstick wears over years of use
  • App-connected features are optional

What's inside

A stainless steel air fryer whose body is about 96% metal by visible area, with a ceramic-coated PFAS-free non-stick basket and a tempered-glass window. The most metal, lowest-plastic air fryer we list.

PartMaterial
BodyStainless steel (about 96% metal by visible area)
BasketCeramic non-stick coating, PFAS-free
WindowTempered glass

Free of PFAS non-stick

Packaging
Retail box. Body is 96% metal by visible area
Microplastics
None added

Attributes

What this product is, at a glance.

PFAS-FreeCeramic Nonstick BasketStainless Steel BodyBPA-FreeMinimal Plastic

About COSORI

COSORI is a kitchen-appliance brand owned by Vesync. It uses PFAS-free ceramic nonstick coatings on its cookware and publishes a state cookware disclosure page covering California AB 1200 and Colorado HB 22-1345.

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