Oster 10 Function Air… Review (2026) - Safety Rating & Analysis

Oster 10 Function Air… Review (2026) - Safety Rating & Analysis | R3

How we scored it

3 criteria - open any layer to see exactly what we found

1.9

Safety

Below Average

Efficacy

Exceptional

Usability

Exceptional

SafetyCritical

86%

1.9▾

R3 Verdict

This is the combination we flag most urgently: a nonstick interior where the coating type is completely undisclosed, paired with a bare aluminum baking tray that leaches into acidic foods. Oster hasn't made any PFAS-free claim, which means there's no assurance on any of the surfaces your food actually touches. If material safety matters to your family, this oven doesn't clear the bar.

Criteria

Interior Wall Material

2/10

Oster says 'non-stick interior,' but hasn't specified what the coating actually is — ceramic, PTFE, or something else. At the temperatures a toaster oven routinely reaches during broiling, that distinction matters. We can't rule out PTFE from what's disclosed.

PFAS-Free Verification Level

1/10

Oster has made zero PFAS-free claims anywhere — no brand statement, no independent lab test, no certification. On a product with an unspecified nonstick interior, that's the most concerning position for families who want any level of chemical safety assurance.

EfficacyImportant

10▾

R3 Verdict

On raw performance, this oven is genuinely impressive for the price. Twenty-six quarts fits a full small chicken, and ten distinct cooking modes — including air fry, dehydrate, and tender roast — cover nearly everything a family kitchen needs. The efficacy story is strong; it just can't carry the weight of the safety picture.

Criteria

Oven Capacity (qt)

10/10

UsabilityNice to have

10▾

R3 Verdict

The removable crumb tray is a practical win — it keeps the oven cleaner between uses and reduces smoke from accumulated crumbs. It's a small thing, but it's the kind of detail that makes a countertop oven easier to live with day-to-day.

Criteria

Removable Crumb Tray

10/10

The crumb tray slides out cleanly for washing. It's confirmed in the product manual — the manual labels it as both a crumb tray and a cookie sheet, so it doubles as a small baking accessory.

Oster 10 Function Air Fryer Oven

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