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Best Budget Ceramic Option

Ninja Air Fryer Max XL

Good Housekeeping's top-performing basket air fryer uses a ceramic nonstick interior instead of traditional PTFE — a meaningful step away from Teflon at a fraction of the price of glass alternatives.

$110-$180
Pros
  • Ceramic nonstick interior — PTFE-free, a safer alternative to traditional Teflon
  • Best-performing basket air fryer in Good Housekeeping's 50+ model test
  • Reaches 450°F for Max Crisp and Air Broil modes
  • Basket and tray are dishwasher-safe
  • Held up to daily use over multiple years in long-term testing
Cons
  • Still has a nonstick coating — just ceramic rather than PTFE
  • Basket diameter is smaller than competitors at 5.5 quarts
  • Slight scratching on removable tray noted after extended use
  • Plastic exterior shell
Why we recommend it

Not fully coating-free, but the ceramic interior is a real upgrade over traditional nonstick. If you want the best cooking performance under $120 with reduced chemical concerns, this is your pick.

What the community says

We use our Ninja an average of 5-10x/week since 2021. It's been amazing.

r/airfryer (Many_Toe3788) · read thread →
What the experts said

The Ninja Air Fryer Max XL remains the top performer in our air fryer tests. It consistently makes the crispiest and most golden chicken wings we've come across in the shortest amount of time.

Good Housekeeping · read full review →

Over the years, this air fryer has held up to daily use and continues to cook well. It cooks quickly without drying out the food and browns it nicely.

Good Housekeeping (long-term) · read full review →