Air Fryers can cause cancer

Question

This article is saying how the non-stick coating in air fryers is toxic.

Comments

I feel like this is just a little lazy. You could have given a couple sentences about what specifically is toxic in the coating but yet you didn't and basically just said to read the article if you were interested.

Answer 1

No air fryers are not known to cause cancer. According to the National Capital Poison Center the process of air frying results in the formation of certain compounds that are linked to cancer development. Another source shows that air fryers can increase the levels of cholesterol oxidation products, which is linked to cancer and other medical conditions, but again it isn't directly linked that air fryers are the cause. So no air fryers are not directly linked to causing cancer, but its true that they produce chemicals that may cause cancer

Sources: 

https://www.poison.org/articles/do-air-fryers-cause-cancer

https://www.consumernotice.org/products/air-fryers/

Answer 2

Your claim that Air Fryers can cause cancer is not false, but misleading. Your main source itself concludes that it is the non-stick coating featured in some models of appliances that pose the risk. They quote Dr. Dimple Jangda who claims “‘Air fryers are mostly coated with this non-stick coating that releases toxic fumes when it is heated up”’ these fumes are labeled as “possible carcinogens".  Based on your own source, claiming that air fryers cause cancer is misleading as the real risks are situational and not absolute. The article you cite is mainly supported by the claims of Dr. Dimple Jangda, while she does have history in the field of Gut Health with Honorary doctorates from National American University and the Thames International University, her career seems mainly centered around a popular online presence. It is ultimately difficult to find her credentials for research aside from internet user praise, so I would suggest finding more sources to support a claim rather than just hers. 

Based on your source, avoiding air fryers with non-stick trays will help you evade the risk of cancer. According to the National Capitol Poison Center or Poison Control which is a nationally accredited public health center, “air-frying equipment is not known to cause cancer”. However it is found that while airfrying food the formation of the compound acrylamide is possible. Acrymalide is suspected to be a carcinogen in some forms, but the formation of it is not limited to air fryers. Many foods and the temperatures at which they are cooked create the same compound. For example, Acrylamide formation is responsible for the appearance, taste, and crunch of toast. Ultimately, it is not false to claim that air fryers may be linked to cancer, but it is misleading as the risks are not unique to air fryers but to non-stick appliances and high-temperatures used in general cooking.  

Answer 3

While air fryers don't directly cause cancer, the process of air frying leads to the formation of certain compounds, like acrylamide, that are linked to cancer development. Acrylamide is an industrial chemical used in the manufacturing of plastics, glues, and paper. It is classified as a probable human carcinogen. It is formed when foods are heated to temperatures above 120 degrees Celsius or 250 degrees Fahrenheit. During the heating process, a series of chemical reactions involving sugars and amino acids contained in food result in the formation of acrylamide. So, while Air Fryers don't directly cause cancer, they are linked to compounds that can lead to cancer development. This claim is not entirely false, just misleading and poorly worded. 

sources: 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10808661/

https://www.poison.org/articles/do-air-fryers-cause-cancer

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324849

Answer 4

This claim is false, and is based off a correlation, not real causation. In the article linked in the claim, it is stated that "air fryers themselves do not cause cancer". Instead, air fryers produce something called acrylamides, which are known to be toxic and carcinogens, but even that is "probable", according to the article. The acrylamides stem from non-stick coatings some air fryers utilize in their cooking, but that can be prevented if you opt to use a steel air fryer for example. I found a different website published by the National Capital Poison Control, and it stated that "air frying equipment is not known to cause cancer". Instead, it is more so the process of air frying that can release chemicals which are known to be strongly correlated with cancer. This claim is misleadingly false, and not focused on the right factors.

Source: https://www.poison.org/articles/do-air-fryers-cause-cancer

Answer 5

https://www.poison.org/articles/do-air-fryers-cause-cancer

https://www.verywellhealth.com/can-air-fryers-cause-cancer-5082537

The center for disease control says that air fryers themselves don't cause cancer, but they can release compounds like acrylamide that are linked to cancer development. A clear link between acrylamide and cancer development has not been established. These findings were published by the National Capital Poison Center, so they're definitely reliable, but other sources like Very Well Health have published similar results.