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Many air fryers and multi-cookers use PFAS nonstick coatings, while plastic kettles and coffee makers shed microplastics under heat, exposures linked to cancer, thyroid, and cardiovascular harm.

Source: Mišľanová and Valachovičová (2025), Life.

Below are the verified small kitchen appliance swaps.

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Air Fryer + Toaster Oven — Small Kitchen Appliances

Air Fryer + Toaster Oven

Air fryers and toaster ovens are among the worst appliances for PFAS coatings and heavy-metal leaching, and we generally advise against buying one. Because demand is high, we vetted the cleanest option anyway. The pick below rests on the brand's own disclosures. None carries third-party PFAS certification, so choose with that limit in mind.

Nuwave Designed in USA & Made in China Uncoated stainless steel interior. The included pans are enamel, so swap them for stainless.
Blender — Small Kitchen Appliances

Blender

Below are the only blenders our research could verify as 100% plastic-free. Most blenders have plastic lids or interiors, a concern when blending hot food, so we list only fully plastic-free options.

$Budget Pick Mueller(Hand held) Made in China Stainless steel shaft and 304 stainless blades. Includes a plastic beaker you can skip by using your own container. KitchenAid(Hand held) Designed in USA & Made in China Stainless steel blending arm, 4-point blade, and pan guard. Includes a BPA-free plastic jar you can skip by using your own container. Beast(Fully enclosed) Designed in USA & manufacturing location undisclosed Double-wall stainless steel vessel and blades. 100% plastic-free.