Air fryer vs oven
Air fryer vs oven cost at 7 uses per week
Using the calculator's example appliances—1.7 kW air fryer for 23 minutes and 2.4 kW oven for 42 minutes—the air fryer uses about 0.65 kWh versus 1.68 kWh per use.
Illustrative 25p/kWh electricityAbout £94 annual electricity difference
7 uses/week · 1.03 kWh less energy per use in this 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 | £56/yr |
| 25p/kWh | 0.65 kWh | 1.68 kWh | £0.26 | £94/yr |
| 35p/kWh | 0.65 kWh | 1.68 kWh | £0.36 | £131/yr |
Why this is not universal
Real cooking energy depends on appliance cycling, food quantity, preheating, temperature and cooking time. An oven may also cook several portions at once.
Appliance powers and cooking times are worked-example assumptions, not claims about every air fryer or oven.