Air fryer vs oven
Air fryer vs oven at 10 uses per week
The worked appliances are 1.7 kW for 23 minutes versus 2.4 kW for 42 minutes. Real food loads and appliance cycling may differ.
Illustrative 25p/kWhAbout £134 annual electricity difference
1.03 kWh less energy per use in this worked example
Electricity-price sensitivity
| Electricity price | Air fryer energy | Oven energy | Difference/use | Annual difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15p/kWh | 0.65 kWh | 1.68 kWh | £0.15 | £80/yr |
| 25p/kWh | 0.65 kWh | 1.68 kWh | £0.26 | £134/yr |
| 35p/kWh | 0.65 kWh | 1.68 kWh | £0.36 | £187/yr |
This compares one defined cooking task. An oven may cook multiple portions at once, so the cheapest appliance depends on what you are actually cooking.