Teflon doesn't begin to degrade until being heated to 500+ degrees. Most air fryers don't go over 425 for this reason(also most oils will smoke above that temp). Do be careful not to scratch it though, that part is true. Use non metal utensils to get the food out.
Teflon is on almost every single frying pan. Just don’t scratch your shit. Also, air fryers don’t get hot enough to degrade the chemicals. Yall are fine.
Don't post this without telling us the SPECIFIC ones that are safe. I've been online searching for 30 minutes and can't find a single one that doesn't have Teflon. HELP!
I just ordered a wide convection oven with stainless steel and no nonstick coating inside. You don’t need an air fryer as the ones that look like a toaster oven can leak oil from the food/meat that you put in their fryer basket (has holes all around the basket). The oil will get on the bottom heating elements and burn the chemicals that surround those elements. I’m still waiting for the item I ordered to arrive. Maybe I’ll create a video to review it if I like it.
Interesting, could you maybe cite a few of your favorite science articles, that supports these products are 100% safe & free from PFAS/forever chemicals(?)
I rarely comment on misinformation but in this case I’ll make an exception, 1. It is from my understanding not Teflon itself that is dangerous but the chemicals PFOA PFOS and BPA that are toxic. You can have Teflon coating without these chemicals. 2. The chemicals in question namely the PFOA found in some Teflon coatings are only dangerous permanent chemicals if heated up to a certain temperature, air fryers can’t reach this temperature.(270 ℃) (518 F°) 3. These dangerous chemicals are practically completely banned in the EU and partially banned in the US. Please correct me if any of my information is wrong.
@@joes.4149 ok sheep. Go back and watch his videos. He recommends teflon skillets in other videos…not going to do your work for you. And teflon didn’t become an issue this year. It has been know for a while, and some studies show it isn’t dangerous if you adhere to not scratching it.
When someone’s beliefs are challenged they either deny it or accept it, you’ve chosen to deny it, that’s your choice but it still doesn’t make carcinogens and xenoestrogens any less harmful for your body.
This is actually completely safe. The teflon isn’t relatively dangerous unless at a high temperature. (536 F/280 C) and the highest temperature you can go in an air fryer is around 200 C. (392 F). So don’t worry. It’s completely safe.
thank you i just bought a mini one at publix today and this guy had me just pack it up to return,he freaks me out im health aware but he is obsessed 4 million people follow him,but if Gourmia gave him a contract to promote he would turn around and say its ONLY DANGEROUS IF YOU HEAT OVER 375 degrees. he follows the $$$$ all those vitamins he promotes thousands in his pocket
Hope you're right. Seems companies & science say it's safe one minute, then a couple years later they come out & say it's toxic & the generations of people that trusted them end up screwed & suffering the consequences :'(
This is total bs. Why don't you tell us the temperature at which Teflon becomes dangerous and the temperature at which an air fryer works ? Companies should sue the hell out of this ''expert''.
And how are they going to sue him? Whether you think it's right or wrong it's his right to film in there and make videos. They can't really do shit about that.
@@BB-rm3xi You missed the point. And no, you don't have the right to film in private stores, it's not public space. But that's not the point. If you make a public statement about a certain product being dangerous for health, you better get ready to back it up with evidence.He can get sued big time.
@@chillaxtree78they don't.Your body can't process them. Thats why they're called forever chemicals, because they can't be broken down. Do your research. Stop sounding so "ignorant".
On a serious note, I highly recommend buying the parchment liners. It keeps the air fryer cleaner and makes it easy to pull out whatever you’re cooking. Air fryers for the win!
@@GemAnointed Not exactly. It is made from paper, but it is then treated with an acid during production to give it high stability and high heat resistance, which is then coated with a nonstick material, typically silicone.
I hate how everything is teflon now... Not cause it's bad for you but it just doesn't last long. If you get carbon steel or cast iron on the other hand, it can be passed down to future generations!
The Teflon-poison-vapors myth was debunked many years ago. You have to get it to 570 degrees Fahrenheit before it emits any vapors. This post is sensationalistic click bait. Move on.
I'm not a fan of Teflon and Use all Stainless Steel aside from Air Fryer and TRUST ME... That Thought Has Crossed My mind a MILLION TIMES... I just didn't know nor. PAYED Attention there's stainless Steel Air fryers. Change that Appliance IMMEDIATELY. Thanks 👍
Since 2013 pfoa’s have no longer been used in the production of Teflon. You don’t know what your talking about? Teflon no longer has any forever chemicals used in the production.
I was about to comment the same. Teflon as we know it today is not the Teflon of 15 years ago. You can't even buy pans that flake these days, though they were common in the past.
Yet they are still using GEN-X which is not only being used in the production of teflon but is still being dumped in our water ways. And Gen x is a PFAS and therefore a forever chemical.
I was curious what he would say. An air fryer is nothing more than a convection oven, and most foods you don’t need to go over 400 degrees anyway. He is an amazing fear monger.
How is his telling people about the dangers of an appliance fearmongering? If you don't care about healthy eating options, ignore it. No one is forcing you to watch these videos or take his advice.
@@zoomingby air fryers are NOT dangerous. His telling of “dangers” is, therefore, hype and exaggeration. I watch occasionally because I DO care about healthy eating options. And in this field, there are some good sources of information, and some terrible sources of information, and some sources (people) that give some good and some bad info. It’s a bad idea to leave your brain at the door and swallow everything one person says. As my comment said, I was curious what he would say. Air fryers are dangerous or not, depending on how they are used, which is true of almost any appliance you want to name. Even just a regular oven or pan can be “dangerous” to nutrition, if used certain ways. But Bobby made a blanket statement about them, which in my opinion IS fearmongering.
We’ve all been using Teflon cooking pots and pans forever! The ones to get rid of are the ones that we’ve scratched up already. Now we know better, we’re using silicone tongs or wooden utensils. That should have been the additional advice to give. Far cheaper to replace your fork, than your air fryer!
@@caroleceresexactly. That nonchalant "get rid of it" rubbed me the wrong way. Throw it in the magic landfill. Along with all that disposable income we're all rolling in.
@@SaturnaliaJones also because Teflon (something that air fryer doesn't even have) have been used so much that they are permanently set in rainwater, again the water falling from the sky already has those chemicals. He's lucky that his job benefits from being a fearmongerer
They don’t go high enough to release those chemicals. Most only hit up to 400 degrees, Teflon is safe to use up to 500 degrees so you still have about 20% more heat until it releases them. Also, there’s silicone utensils.
I personally looked into this and the comments saying the air fryer doesn’t get hot enough to release those chemicals are right. Im questioning your videos heavily now because 1). It’s hard to find a stainless steel air fryer 2). Most aren’t pocket friendly. 3). You are usually recommending something more on the expensive side. We are in a Recession, where is the information that’s gonna help our pockets and our bodies.
glad ur eyes have been open bestie. look at all the research he “cites” in his videos. almost all of it requires him to realllyyyy stretch the conclusions of the studies so that he’s not technically wrong, but functionally is. he’s not a health expert or a researcher or a doctor, he’s a salesman
Go for the toaster/oven/air fryers. Its also worth it for cookies and such because of no preheating. My Cuisinart with the stainless steel basket is the bomb.
@@erikabarragan5080 I have the Cuisinart TOA-60, around $150 or apparently $99 at HomeDepot i think. But If you want something cheaper, I cant find anything to suggest. The TOA-65 is digital, and TOA-70 is probably more premium. I Know Cuisinart kitchen appliances in general are pretty good, I don’t know about other brands. Oops - I guess the TOA-60 is discontinued on their website. And some people mentioned the knob broke. But I use it for almost every lunch throughout 1-2 years and haven’t experienced such thing.
@@erikabarragan5080 I have the Cuisinart TOA-60, around $150, but it’s discontinued online. I thought saw it for $99 at HomeDepot website. The TOA-65 is digital, and TOA-70 is probably more premium. I can’t suggest anything cheaper, this is my first air fryer.
Teflon is non toxic. The FDA and EPA have both done studies on it. Even with the ingestion of the Teflon itself it's non toxic. It's an extremely neutral chemical, so it just passes straight through your digestion system. Even when it gets into blood, the chemical gets excreted by the kidneys into your pee. The reason this rumor exists is because of PFOA (increases risks of certain cancers and diseases), a chemical that was initially used in the manufacturing of Teflon, but has since been banned. Even so, in teflon cookware before the ban, it's in such a small amount that the risks are negligible. The concerns came from environmental exposure from other plastics.
@141.416 ironically aluminum may be more unsafe than teflon. there's some correlation, although no hard evidence yet, that aluminum cookware can increase your risk of alzheimers encephalopathy, breast cancer etc. Regardless, the risk factors are extremely small, just like teflon and both are safe to cook with if used properly. Listen to the science, not the random creators on RU-vid who didn't do any research.
@@uuuhmmmmm Teflon is just another unfortunate facet of the anti-fat movement. It’s intended for dry cooking and since I got back to cooking with generous amounts of natural fat I prefer plain stainless steel, although I do use my small teflon skillet when I need to flip eggs or omelets.
The forever chemicals dont necessarily do any damage to you. Unsubstantiated claims and paranoia. Missing out on so much living such a restricted lifestyle. Moderation is key.
Yes!!! Thank you! Finally an intelligent person. This dude loves to create unnecessary fear of everything I feel sorry for people who blindly believe everything this guy says.
honestly its not fear its more for the consumer to realize that the supplier is knowingly creating products that are harmful when there have been natural alternatives and safe chemicals since the beginning of time. Casted iron has been used for decades a naturap element from the earth that produces quality food and high life expectency unlike most teflon and other cheaply made commerical kitchen items these days. less consumption occurs with higher grades items
Unbelievable stupid comment....shall we just serve you chemicals for your food??? NO AMOUNT OF CHEMICALS is OK!!! Omg...chemicals in moderation....a whole new level of not using your brain. Time to wake up to the fact that the chemicals you eagerly want to ingest keep the pharma and medical system in business and profiting off Your agreeing to put poison in your body WILLINGLY!!
FYI teflon is on the side of air fryer...I bake on the bottom, usually in my own baking dish or with a liner. FAR higher chance of "forever chemicals" in any non-stick frying pan than the SIDE of my air fryer. Sillyness!
I appreciate you letting us know that stainless steel models exist. It's true we need to get rid of Teflon and all the forever chemicals. And the people in the comment section, who don't understand the potential effects, have fun with that. Of course I'm in the market for an air fryer I haven't already purchased one that I've fallen in love with that has Teflon like apparently some people have.
I just have no clue anymore, what to eat, what to put on my body, what to wear, what to cook with etc. and the list goes on and on and on 💆🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️😭
Everything is bad for you, we have micro plastics in our blood, forever chemicals have existed for decades and are now in our food supply, water, ground, everywhere. The last think you should be worrying about is what this man says, we’re all gunna die anyways. Just eat a balanced diet of lean protein and veg, I air fry that stuff because like many I work and I don’t have time. Plus, stuff is way crispier and juicer in the fryer lol.
It's people like you who allow manufacturers to continue making things that kill us. We all die some day but suffering before death because of some illnesses, is no joke.
I just looked up Teflon and it can cause a number of things including cancer. You’ll only live comfortably until the cancer or other health complications come up. That won’t be a comfortable death for you or any of your loved ones
But there are so many other materials you can cook with so why wouldn’t you? Problem is folk just don’t like finding out they’ve been totally clueless about something they were sold as ‘better’ lol.
I cannot believe I’m seeing what I’m reading here. Y’all. Regardless of whatever ideology you hold dear, this person in front of you on this short is speaking truth about Teflon, lmao - 100% steel or iron cookware is absolutely the safest bc it is made with essentially only carbon and other basic elements. Yes, everything in the modern world will give you cancer sadly and we all die, but why add to it little by little when you can prevent the obvious ones?? Why not fight to extend our individual lives just a little with some minor preventative measures and maybe a bit of educated lifestyle choices?! Supplementation and exercise help, too, as does lowering stress to combat free-radicals in the body. Americas food system is designed to poison you; don’t let the bastards grind ya down.
@@Canis_Vulpes sure, but unless someone lives off the grid and produces their own food, they aren't going to be free from pollutants. Oil frying also produces acrylamide btw. It isn't practical to live a completely free of exposure to chemicals and such, life
Teflon is the least reactive plastic in the world.... PFOA used in manufacturing of teflon coating was the one which caused toxicity and was generally banned after 2013. Modern teflon is super safe
I tried this out at Costco and after a month I returned it. The plastic smell from the air fryer was very bad. Thankfully I seen this and I'm happy I returned it...
Most commercial products these days aren’t good for you in some way, research everything that you buy so that you end up with quality products that you can feel confident in. There are so many alternatives, stainless steel, glass, ceramic internals
I know everyone says Teflon doesn’t reach a temperature to become hazardous but every non stick appliance I have ever owned has reeked of chemicals and the smell never usually completely dissipates with use. I know the science says it’s safe but they genuinely smell toxic, and why would you risk it when there are so many safe alternatives that if used correctly can have a non stick effect and easy to clean with a little soak
I think my air fryer gas Teflon, i think i read i had to be careful not to use anything that will strip the non stick coating, and yes there is a chemical smell or something. Wasn't my idea to buy the thing, it was a gift.⚰️⚰️
thats why air fryers have a max temp they will allow you to go to. to prevent the non stick coating from evaporating off onto your food and the air. non stick coatings are safe up to 500F/260C, and most air fryers have a limit of 400F/200C.
perfluorooctanoic acid is a prity scary chemical and as a chmist/machanic/physisit/amateur astronomer I'd highly recommend not using damaged Teflon serfeces you can use it up to 500° F I've never cooked higher then 400° but if it chips and u consume it can make you sick for a long time and it won't go away How ever there is a lot of miss information in this clip
You’re wrong here. They do stay in the body. This was studied by Arizona state university on firefighters. The only way to remove it from the body is from donating plasma.
@@chillaxtree78firefighters face a burning environment where ptfe got heated enough to evaporate and float in the air. It needs to be at 260 celsius or above. Airfryer won't go above 200 celsius. As long as PTFE doesn't break down and turns into molecules in the air, even if you eat some chunk of it, it is inert and passes through the digestive system without being absorbed.
Cant believe its been that long. I have been following you since early MM1. Kaizos first, creative levels later, then the trolls.. Not all people enjoy troll levels, but you always laugh when playing them. They (or rather, you) always put a smile on my face.
@@shalinishah3757 Imagine getting aggressive because someone said something that didn't fall in line with what your idol said. I am sorry that independence is such a annoyance to you. Not everyone likes being a follower. Welcome to life.
Aye man, air fryers don’t get hot enough for the chemicals to leach. Your teflon frying pan gets hotter. Just don’t cook directly in the basket. Use metal or oven glass utensils so food doesn’t touch the air fryer.
I use parchment paper and my food never touches the teflon sides. Plus parchment paper makes easy cleaning and is fairly chrap, too. So every man and woman should use this friendly tip. Then you can use any brand of air fryer that fits your budget!!!
Once again my great grandmother is 101 yrs old... never been on a diet and never worried about nonsense like this.... live balanced, there's no changing what's destined to be. That's life
@@lasheaross1629 I have a trio set of cast iron skillets as well! They're great for searing steaks and fish! They also make the _perfect,_ giant, chocolate chip cookie!😁
Cast Iron and Anodized Aluminum are also good... Also Carbon Steel, Enamel Coated Cast Iron/Steel Good Options...Les Crueset,etc...Stainless definitely good
I just bought the new 8 quart Gourmia air fryer from Costco a month ago for $49. I absolutely love it. How much is the stainless steel ones he is talking about? Often this guy recommends products 2-3 times more than the ones he is disliking. I wish he would be upfront about that. He’s got good advice with regards to the info he is stating but his reality is far different than most as to what the majority of people can afford to buy.
Honestly. I probably have at least 10,000 things to be more concerned about than the tiniest amount of chemicals that literally won’t effect my health in any noticeable way being in my body 😂
If it was up to Bobby, we wouldn't eat anything or use anything! One ingredient is inflammatory, DO NOT EAT IT. Throw every airfryer away because they all use the same coating that every chefs egg pan has been made of for decades lol. So don't eat out and don't do anything. Just sit at home and wither away.
Its PFOA free teflon. So its safe. In the UK ,a bit of google says that in 2005 PFOA teflon is banned. And this teflon is FDA approved. Ofc if we can trust FDA sometimes
Yes we are, it’s called death by a thousand cuts currently happening in the USA with all the poison we ingest. Thank God for Bobby who takes the time to point out the poisons to us!
Oh please... People bitching about teflon not being healthy. Look at all the crao they put in our foods and our water. The coating in a airfryer is the least of my worries.
