Air fryer vs oven
Air fryer vs oven at 6 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 £80 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 | £48/yr |
| 25p/kWh | 0.65 kWh | 1.68 kWh | £0.26 | £80/yr |
| 35p/kWh | 0.65 kWh | 1.68 kWh | £0.36 | £112/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.