Households using air fryers will see a reduction in running costs from April, following Ofgem's decision to lower the energy price cap. The average cost of electricity will drop from 27.69p to 24.67p per kWh, cutting the annual expense of running a typical air fryer by over £15.
According to comparison site Go Compare, the average air fryer consumes between 800 and 2,000 watts per hour. At current rates, running one for an hour costs 39p, totalling £141.50 per year if used daily. From April, the hourly cost falls to 35p, bringing the annual figure to £126.06 – a saving of £15.44.
Air fryers remain cheaper to operate than conventional ovens, which use between 2,000 and 5,000 watts. An average oven costs around 49p per hour to run. Additionally, air fryers cook food faster, with frozen chips taking just 8–20 minutes compared to 20–25 minutes in an oven, further reducing energy use.
To maximise savings, experts recommend switching to a fixed energy tariff, which can undercut the new price cap. However, the window to secure such deals before April is closing rapidly.
