Choose an air fryer with a capacity that suits your portions, then check the stated material for every part that comes into contact with food: the bowl, basket, rack and accessories. A description such as ‘stainless steel’, ‘non-stick’ or ‘ceramic’ may not apply to every part, so check it against the exact model reference before comparing appliances.
You want to know the composition of the bowl, basket, rack, divider and accessories separately. Instructions or a written response linked to the exact model reference will be more useful than a general description.
You’re deciding between a large, flexible basket and two drawers. Check the layout of the cooking areas, then look at any extra parts too, especially the divider or racks.
You want to clean the parts in line with the instructions and find a compatible replacement part if needed. ADEME also offers advice on getting small household appliances repaired rather than replacing them straight away.
The format should suit the way you cook; checking the materials then means looking at each part individually. A multi-cooker with an air-frying accessory is another option if you’re mainly looking for multi-cooker functions.
Consider this: if the documentation clearly identifies the coated basket or rack for your chosen model.
Check: ‘non-stick’ alone doesn’t tell you what material is underneath the coating or what the other parts are made of.
Consider this: if the instructions or manufacturer explicitly state that the part holding the food is made from stainless steel.
Check: an ‘stainless steel’ exterior finish doesn’t mean the basket or rack is made from stainless steel.
Consider this: if you mainly want a multi-cooker and will use air-frying as an extra function. Moulinex, for example, offers a basket designed for the Cookeo Infinity.
Check: check the accessory’s composition and compatibility separately from those of the main bowl.
| Criteria | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Food-contact materials | Match each claim to the model reference and a specific part: bowl, basket, rack or accessory. If the instructions are vague, ask for a written response. | If you want to choose based on what touches your food, an exterior finish won’t tell you what each part is made of. Around 42% of consumers would put this traceability first. |
| Capacity and configuration | Compare the stated capacity, whether it has a divider or two drawers, and, if needed, whether cooking times can be synchronised. | If you’re preparing two different foods or several portions, what matters most is how the cooking areas are arranged. This would be the priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Care and repair | Check the cleaning instructions, spare-part references and repairability details for the specific model. | If you plan to keep the appliance for a long time, you’ll want to be able to maintain its parts and find a suitable repair if it breaks down. Nearly 25% of consumers would make long-term use their top priority. |
The word ‘stainless steel’ in a product description doesn’t necessarily refer to the material used for the basket, rack or bowl.
Look for a statement that names both the part concerned and the full model reference.
Tefal describes the EY846HE0 as having a rack with a ceramic non-stick coating and the EY832HE0 as having a non-stick basket. Moulinex describes the EZ801D10 as having a cast-iron grill plate with a non-stick coating. Each claim applies to the part named.
Make a separate list of the parts that will touch your food, and ask what they’re made of if you want to compare them.
A divider, rack or multi-cooker basket is an additional surface to check and maintain.
Check which accessories come with your chosen model, how to clean them and the references for compatible replacement parts.
European Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 covers materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. However, it doesn’t identify the composition of every part in a particular air fryer.
To compare two models by their materials, refer to their instructions or ask the manufacturers for a specific answer.
The Philips NA154/00 and NA352/24 air fryers offer two examples of multi-zone cooking configurations.
Moulinex offers the Easy Fry & Grill XXL EZ801D10, as well as an air-frying basket designed for the Cookeo Infinity.
Tefal Easy Fry product pages make it possible to distinguish claims made about different parts and model references.
These models range from a compact basket to two drawers. Their product names highlight some features you can compare; if materials are important to you, check that any coating description refers to the exact part and model.
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Worth considering if you’d like to cook two dishes in separate drawers.
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Compare this model if you’re looking for two drawers and a stated capacity larger than the DZ300EU.
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Worth considering if you’re looking for a 5 L basket with a viewing window.
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Compare this model if you’d like to cook two dishes separately in an appliance with two baskets.
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Worth considering if a 2 L basket suits your smaller portions better than a model with two drawers.
Not necessarily: the term may refer to the exterior finish. If this is an important factor in your choice, look for a statement confirming that the basket or rack is made from stainless steel and linked to the appliance’s exact model reference.
Ask for separate details of the food-contact parts for the model and variant you’re considering. Specify the bowl, basket, rack, divider and any accessories, then ask what each part is made from, what any coatings are made of and how each part should be cleaned.
No. European Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 covers materials and articles intended to come into contact with food, but it isn’t a list of the materials used in every model. The DGCCRF explains the regulatory framework; to identify the parts in a specific appliance, check its technical documentation or contact the manufacturer.
Repair may be an option depending on the model, the fault and the availability of parts. ADEME offers guidance on repair options. Before relying on a replacement part or the Repair Bonus, check that the part is compatible and confirm the eligibility requirements for the appliance and repairer.