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Midea Flexify French Door Air Fryer Oven MET26C3AST scores higher on safety - here's why.
The most important dimensions, side by side.
Stainless steel interior -- inert at all temperatures.
The oven cavity walls are stainless steel — the safest interior you can get. It will not off-gas, degrade, or leach at any cooking temperature, including broil.
Cuisinart makes no PFAS-free claim for the TOA-70.
Midea says this oven is free of PFAS forever chemicals, which makes sense for stainless steel construction. However, no independent lab has formally verified the claim — we are taking the brand at its word here.
Aluminized steel baking tray -- more stable than bare aluminum but aluminum migration concern at sustained high heat with acidic foods.
The included baking tray material is not disclosed anywhere — not on the brand page, Amazon listing, or product manual. This is the surface your food sits on directly, and without knowing what it is made of, we cannot assess its safety.
Standard chrome-plated steel rack -- no documented harm but limited verification.
AirFryer convection fan included.
1800W full capability.
At 26 quarts, this oven fits a whole chicken, a 12-inch pizza, or 6 slices of toast. It is a solid mid-to-large countertop oven — not the biggest available, but ample for most family meals.
Ten distinct cooking modes — air fry, roast, bake, broil, toast, pizza, reheat, slow cook, dehydrate, and warm. This matches the most fully featured countertop ovens on the market.
Removable crumb tray.
The crumb tray slides out easily for cleaning — an essential feature that prevents grease buildup, smoke, and potential fire risk during high-heat cooking.
$229 at $46.50 per R3 safety point.
The value-for-money score could not be calculated for this product. At $169.99 for a 10-function stainless steel countertop oven, the real-world value proposition is strong compared to competitors priced $200-$400.
Everything you need to make the call - who each one is for, and who should skip it.
Go for it if you...
You want a stainless steel oven interior without any nonstick coating at a mid-range price point.
You primarily cook non-acidic foods and accept aluminized steel as a reasonable tray material.
You want a trusted brand name (Cuisinart) with 1800W power and air fryer capability.
You want a stainless steel oven interior at a budget-friendly price under $170.
You need 10 cooking modes including air fry, slow cook, and dehydrate in one countertop appliance.
You cook for a family of 4-6 and need a 26-quart capacity that fits a whole chicken.
You plan to use your own stainless steel or glass bakeware instead of the included tray.
The main thing to know
The stainless steel interior is a genuine safety strength, but Cuisinart makes zero PFAS-free claims. The aluminized steel baking tray raises aluminum migration concerns, especially with acidic foods at sustained high heat.
The baking tray — where your food sits directly — has no disclosed material. This is the primary food-contact accessory, and Midea does not specify whether it is stainless steel, aluminum, or coated. Until this is resolved, the safety score cannot reflect the product's true quality.
Skip this if you...
You need PFAS-free assurance -- Cuisinart makes no claim of any kind.
You regularly cook acidic foods (tomato sauce, citrus marinades) and want to avoid aluminum migration from the baking tray.
You need full material transparency on every food-contact surface before purchasing.
You require third-party PFAS testing or NSF 537 certification — Midea only offers a brand-level claim.
You want a confirmed safe baking tray included out of the box without needing to contact the manufacturer.
Neither of these quite what you're looking for?
I've reviewed all Countertop Ovens options at every price pointEvery Countertop Ovens in our database is scored using R3's deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. For this comparison, we evaluated Cuisinart and Midea across 3 independent criteria: Safety (80%), Efficacy (12%), Usability (3%). No sponsored rankings. No paid placements.
Straight answers - no sponsored content, no filler.
I'd start with Midea Midea Flexify French Door Air Fryer Oven MET26C3AST - it scored 7.9/10 overall in our scoring system. Safety is our top-weighted scoring pillar, followed by efficacy, and usability. Check which pillar matters most to your family and compare those specific scores.
R3 uses a deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. We evaluate each Countertop Ovens across Safety, Efficacy, Usability using independently verified data. No sponsored rankings. No paid placements. Every score is fully reproducible.
Not necessarily. The overall score reflects our weighted rubric, but your priorities may differ. If you care most about safety, compare the safety scores directly. If budget drives your decision, the prices tell a clearer story. The "right" pick is the one that matches what matters most to your family.
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