Many people know the purpose of Teflon nonstick coating on kitchen appliances and on waffle irons, but they don’t understand what Teflon is and how it’s made. In this article we’re looking at some of the Best Waffle Irons that don’t have Teflon, it means they have a different kind of nonstick coating.
Spoiler alert – one of my favorites is the Oster DuraCeramic Flip Waffle Maker.
We’ll also look at a couple other waffle makers including the ultimate hard to find Bialetti Waffle Maker.
Everyone who does know how is the Teflon made, knows that it’s made from chemicals that might be dangerous for people. Although, it hasn’t been proven, it’s still concerning enough for many people to choose to stay away from Teflon.
Even waffle makers and waffle irons come with Teflon non-stick coating nowadays, and it can be tough to find a good waffle iron with useful features, that is durable, and has no Teflon non-stick coating.
Luckily for you, in this post, you will find the best waffle irons without Teflon non-stick coating.
BELLA Copper Titanium Coated Rotating Belgian Waffle Maker
Bella has shown us that our Kitchen Appliances, including waffle makers, don’t need to be all made from a stainless steel with a Teflon non-stick coating. There are many other materials which might perform even better.
What is Copper Titanium coating?
Copper Titanium coating is 8 times more durable than Teflon and will cook up to 30% faster than other non-stick coatings. Such a durable coating is heat resistant up to 850 degrees.
The coating mentioned above doesn’t contain any harmful chemicals. It’s also of PTFE and PFOA which are main chemicals used to produce Teflon non-stick coating.
The rotating function of the Bella waffle maker will give you the ability to make your waffles crisp and fluffy. And when you aren’t using it, you’ll be able to easily store it away and save space thanks to its design.
It’s control dial has 9 settings, which will help you cook your waffles the way you like them, to the crispiness you prefer.
After you’re done using this waffle maker, simply wipe the cooking surface with a soft cloth to clean it. It’s that simple and easy.
Pros
- Special coating that is healthy-eco and is free of chemicals that are usually used to produce other non-stick coatings
- Ultra-durable coating that is heat resistant
- Control dial that gives you the ability to choose the temperature from 9 different settings
- Rotating function which bakes and spreads the batter evenly for the best results
- Easy to clean thanks to the special non-stick coating
- Removable drip tray which catches all the extra batter and crumbs makes the cleaning even easier
- Non-slip feet will prevent the slipping during the baking, which prevents injuries once the waffle maker is heated
- Convenient way to store it and save space in kitchen
Cons
- No timer available, however, there is a green and red button signal so you know once the temperature of waffle maker is ready for baking
- Plates don’t come out so it might be harder to clean for some people
- Wells aren’t too deep to make inch-and-a-half waffles but are good enough for tradition Liege waffles
For more information, read our in depth review of the Bella Copper Titanium Rotating Waffle Maker.
Oster DuraCeramic Flip Waffle Maker
Oster is a leading brand in producing waffle makers, which are made from high-quality materials, are durable, and can fit anyone’s budget.
They’re also one of the rare brands who is focused on producing waffle makers without Teflon non-stick coating, which is made from chemicals.
Oster DuraCeramic waffle maker is a rotating flip type waffle maker which features ceramic non-stick coating which is 100% free of chemicals and is safe for environment and people.
The ceramic non-stick coating won’t peel at all, even at the highest temperatures, while it will make sure your waffles don’t stick. It has been proven to be 4 more times durable than Teflon.
You will be able to live a healthy life while saving time and energy, as Oster DuraCeramic waffle maker cooks waffles 20% faster than other waffle makers.
The rotating flip operation of this waffle will make sure that your waffle gets evenly cooked, and that the batter is evenly spread. By adjusting the temperature, you will be able to make waffles just the way you like them.
Duraceramic Pros:
- Non-stick ceramic eco coating
- Cooks 20% faster than other waffles, which saves time and energy
- Flip operation provides evenly cooked waffles
- Price is reasonable and can fit anyone’s budget
Duraceramic Cons:
- The waffle maker doesn’t get too hot sometimes
Read our in depth review of the Oster Duraceramic Flip Waffle Maker.
The Ultimate Hard to Find Waffle Maker – Bialetti 1KW Ceramic Rotating Waffle Maker
Bialetti is a flip type waffle maker which is free of PFTE and PFOA chemicals, used to make Teflon non-stick coating. Instead, Bialetti has a ceramic non-stick coating which is 100% safe and is made from natural materials.
Ceramic non-stick coating of Bialetti waffle maker is also scratch resistant, so you won’t need to worry when taking out your waffles, or cleaning the waffle maker.
It features a stainless steel finish, which will make sure that the waffle maker fits into any kitchen interior, without attracting too much attention.
The plates aren’t removable, however, cleaning is easy thanks to the ceramic non-stick coating. Wiping the ceramic plates with a soft cloth once the waffle maker is cold will do the job.
A flip feature will make sure that your waffles are cooked evenly, and that the batter is spread evenly. You will be able to get waffles just the way you like them, from crispy to fluffy waffles.
Some people say that the true waffles are made by flipping them during the cooking, and if you are one of them – you will love Bialetti flip waffle maker.
Bialetti Pros:
- Very easy to use and clean
- Flip feature provides evenly cooked waffles
- Stainless steel finish looks beautiful
- Ceramic non-stick coating is free of chemicals and is 100% safe
- Price is very reasonable, which makes this waffle maker available for people on a tight budget
Bialetti Cons:
- Waffle maker might look tough on the first look, however, the plastic handle and plastic support base aren’t as durable as they look
Conclusion
If you have decided to get rid of Teflon non-stick coated kitchen appliances, this is the right way to go.
All these waffle makers are free of chemicals and have its own patented ceramic non-stick coating which is safe. You can’t miss by going for any of these waffle makers, especially at such great prices.
What is your experience with Teflon?
4 thoughts on “Best Waffle Iron without Teflon Nonstick Coating”
You are spreading false and misleading information
How so, Greg?
I understand why Greg hunter says that your spreading false misleading information because the waffle Iron George Foreman device you specified as ceramic. I can understand why he supposed it to be ceramic….the grill plate is coated with ceramic but the other plates that are offered are made with Teflon. So the waffle insert plate is made with Teflon. I’m not sure if it doesn’t have those chemicals you talked about. But even if it didn’t many still don’t want Teflon. So that device is not acceptable in my eyes. Which is very sad because I wanted one device that could do it all. I was excited when I saw that but realized it wasn’t what I thought it was. I don’t understand why all the plates can’t be ceramic coated but they’re not. So it’s a loose there.
Hi Carissa,
You’re right, that part of the article was misleading. I changed the product until I can do more research on the Foreman Evolve Waffle plates.