Cuisinart ClearView Glass 3.8L Air Fryer

Air fryer, model AFC4U.

Recommended on 1 of 4: PTFE and other PFAS.

What the sources say

Based on public information from the brand and others, checked 14/10/2026.

PTFE and other PFAS
Free from Brand claim (with conditions)Brand claim (with conditions). The brand states it in writing, but with small print or a limited scope. We quote both.Recommended on this hazard

The PFAS‑free glass basket and ceramic‑coated non‑stick crisper plate deliver crispy results using little to no oil

Conditions: Scope: "PFAS-free" is attached to the glass basket only; the ceramic coated crisper plate is not covered by the claim (our note, not brand wording).

Source: Cuisinart product page (opens in a new tab)

Parts that touch food

Fig. 1: Cuisinart ClearView Glass 3.8L Air Fryer

Line drawing of a air fryer like the Cuisinart ClearView Glass 3.8L Air Fryer. Numbered callouts mark the parts listed in the table below.12

A drawing of this kind of air fryer, not of the exact model. The numbers match the table.

No.PartMaterialCoatingWhat the source says
1BasketBorosilicate glassNoneTransparent borosilicate glass basket offers a clear view of food while cookingSource: Cuisinart manual (opens in a new tab)
2Crisper plateNot found (metal not named)Nonstick ceramicNonstick ceramic-coated and dishwasher safe.Source: Cuisinart manual (opens in a new tab)
3Crisper plate feetSiliconeNoneSilicone feet ensure a secure fit in the basket.Source: Cuisinart manual (opens in a new tab)
4Storage lidNot statedType not statedNo quoteSource: Cuisinart manual (opens in a new tab)

History

  • 14/10/2026: Crisper plate: not found (metal not named), coating nonstick ceramic (was not found (metal not named), coating ceramic (sol gel)).

    Nonstick ceramic-coated and dishwasher safe. source (opens in a new tab)

What we do not know yet

  • Lead and cadmium: We have not found a statement from Cuisinart on this yet.
  • Bisphenols: We have not found a statement from Cuisinart on this yet.
  • Plastic touching food: We have not found a statement from Cuisinart on this yet.
  • Storage lid: material and coating not stated.

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