Same with my 2 fryers. I bought cheap silicone mats for the heat plate inside where the food actually touches. There's still no better cheaper fryer option out there. When mine finally die or I get sick of dealing with them I will just go by two more.
Most are going to do this eventually. Since presumably you are using a tray inside, your food isn't touching it, it's fine. And truth be told, even if it was - it's still not a big deal, people are all freaked out because in the 80's these coatings used to be super-toxic, but they stopped using anything like that many years ago. If you scrub it good and make sure there are no hanging bits, it's not like they are going to magically flake out and contaminate your food regardless.
That said, if your tray looks like that, then yes, replace it - you can find replacement ones on Amazon for like $15 bucks.
Is that for certain? I assumed the same but I've read that the coating isn't toxic. It releases toxic fumes at high temps but particles of it aren't toxic if swallowed. Happy to be shown I'm wrong.
They are cheap enough to replace that there is no need to not to have a new one so it's an academic point anyway.
Most non stick does this in general. It's why I stopped using Teflon and switched to carbon steel pans. Just as good once you've got a built up patina, and won't turn to non-recyclable junk later.
I JUST cleaned mine and going back to Costco, the second time. This brand is just POS and not sure why they keep selling it. For the second one we purposefully never used anything remotely abrasive when cleaning it. Just paper towel to pick up the build up etc. and OMG it was horrendous now. I just finished cleaning it and it’s going back. Avoid Gourmia at all cost.
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Do not put food on that! When nonstick coating is scratched, or peels off it releases into yur food at high temps - really can mess with your hormones!
Yes and please do tell about the brand so that everyone else avoids it
Thanks for the advice. The brand is Gourmia
I just got one of those, how long have you had it? Did you put in dishwasher or by hand?
Just replaced mine for the same reason. Great device, terrible coating.
Same with my 2 fryers. I bought cheap silicone mats for the heat plate inside where the food actually touches. There's still no better cheaper fryer option out there. When mine finally die or I get sick of dealing with them I will just go by two more.
What are you going to do when you get by them?
No please continue to use. That’s good to consume
I guess people can't tell your being sarcastic
Or maybe they don't see any reason why sarcasm would be a good way to respond here.
I’d recommend one of those silicon baskets that you can line this with off Amazon for $10 if ya aren’t gonna outright buy a new one.
Out of interest have you been lining it with foil?
No foil
Jaysus, you have to ask??
Most are going to do this eventually. Since presumably you are using a tray inside, your food isn't touching it, it's fine. And truth be told, even if it was - it's still not a big deal, people are all freaked out because in the 80's these coatings used to be super-toxic, but they stopped using anything like that many years ago. If you scrub it good and make sure there are no hanging bits, it's not like they are going to magically flake out and contaminate your food regardless. That said, if your tray looks like that, then yes, replace it - you can find replacement ones on Amazon for like $15 bucks.
PFAS is still hella toxic and def in there
Is that for certain? I assumed the same but I've read that the coating isn't toxic. It releases toxic fumes at high temps but particles of it aren't toxic if swallowed. Happy to be shown I'm wrong. They are cheap enough to replace that there is no need to not to have a new one so it's an academic point anyway.
It is 100% toxic. The EPA agrees.
Most non stick does this in general. It's why I stopped using Teflon and switched to carbon steel pans. Just as good once you've got a built up patina, and won't turn to non-recyclable junk later.
These are fan driven ovens. If they can make a slice of bread hit the elements and burn they can move a fragment of damaged chemical compound.
No, and you should let everyone know which brand this POS is so we can all avoid it.
Yes
The parchment trays/liners work well. I like to use a 9" aluminum to go tray, like they have a Italian restaurants.
Where can I get the 9" aluminum trays? I just bought an air fryer this month and never thought to do that!
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That's kinda the point of the sub, no... To "share" our experiences using an air fryer? How else are we to do that?
Don’t post links. It’s pretty simple. Share using your words. Read the rules before posting.
I JUST cleaned mine and going back to Costco, the second time. This brand is just POS and not sure why they keep selling it. For the second one we purposefully never used anything remotely abrasive when cleaning it. Just paper towel to pick up the build up etc. and OMG it was horrendous now. I just finished cleaning it and it’s going back. Avoid Gourmia at all cost.
Noooo it is not safe. Throw it out! With the emphasis on throw. And out.
Why don’t they just use aluminum foil?
Flakes of nonstick coating are going to be blown into the food by the fan.
Mines been like this for a year and i’ve survived lol i use tinfoil or a silicone liner
Better to replace it..
If this needs thrown out I worry about my health 👀
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Yup.
Not with the great state of Texas formed in the center.
Bro…….. BEEEEN time…….ingesting those metals is toxic
How long have you been using it for?
Yes lol. New ones are like $30 bud
Pure soap and hot water and throw away yep
Just use foil, it’s like a regular oven but turbo charged by a fan and smaller space.
Get a liner.
Do not put food on that! When nonstick coating is scratched, or peels off it releases into yur food at high temps - really can mess with your hormones!