A new test conducted by the French organization Que choisir has analyzed the performance and safety of several air fryers. The results are reassuring: i non -stick coatings do not contain the dangerous pfas and energy consumption are lower than traditional ovens.
It must be said, however, that not all models offer the same performance: some stand out for quality and reliability, while others place themselves in the last places in the ranking because they have not satisfied the different parameters of the test.
To verify the presence of Pfas in non -stick coatings, the experts analyzed six models of air fryers of well -known brands, including Ninja, Philips, Tefal, Princess and Inventum. Fortunately, the results confirmed the absence of Pfoa, Pfos and PFHXS, substances forbidden for their toxicity.
In some models, however, fluoropolymers such as the PTFE (Teflon) Which, despite being a type of PFAS, does not represent according to French experts a health risk to habitual cooking temperatures.
The best air fryers of the test
Overall, Que choisir He tested 31 models by evaluating his cooking quality (of french fries, cakes, quiche, chicken), ease of use and safety. The ranking rewarded the following models:
The worst? In the last place we find The Silvercrest model (Lidl) Shfs 2150 A1 With 6.8 points out of 20, followed by Seb Actifry Genius FZ760000 and another Silvercrest model, ShF 1800 B1 9-in-1, in 17th position.
The most reliable brands
The test also analyzed the reliability of the fryers on the basis of the responses of 250 consumers out of 6,789 devices. The average duration of these appliances is 6 years and 3 months, with the first faults that appear after about 5 years. The most reliable brands were the following:
The most common problems encountered are as follows: 2.7% of the reports concern the handle of the basket, while 2.4% affect the buttons and commands. 2.3% of cases concern the display, followed by 2.2% for the lid. 1.9% of the difficulties are attributed to the rotating mechanism and, finally, 1.5% concern the stability of the tank.
Air fryer vs. oven: who consumes less?
One of the main advantages of air fryers is the reduction of energy consumption. Compared to traditional ovens, the test has shown for example that:
The air fryers are therefore confirmed a good alternative to traditional frying, with a lower energy consumption than electric ovens, but not all models guarantee the same performance. If you are thinking of buying an air fryer, it is better to choose a reliable and performing model to avoid bad surprises after a few years of use.
