Air fryers are increasingly becoming a common appliance in kitchens due to their rapid cooking, user-friendly nature, cost-effectiveness compared to traditional ovens, and the healthier meals they produce without the need for oil. Despite the potential high cost of running an air fryer over extended periods, starting from April, expenses are expected to decrease.
Currently, the average electricity cost is 27.69p per kWh, but it will reduce to 24.67p per kWh as of April 1st, following Ofgem’s decision to cut gas and electricity prices by an average of 6.6%, resulting in annual savings of £117.
According to comparison site Go Compare, an average air fryer typically consumes between 800 watts and 2,000 watts per hour for cooking. Presently, running an average air fryer for an hour costs 39p or £141.50 annually if used daily for an hour. With the upcoming price adjustments in April, the annual cost is projected to drop to £126.06, with an hourly cost of 35p, leading to savings of £15.44 per year.
Furthermore, reports from the Express indicate that operating an air fryer is generally more cost-effective than using an oven. Go Compare highlights that air fryers are cheaper to run than conventional ovens due to ovens consuming significantly more energy, ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 watts on average, depending on the heat setting.
The advice given is to ensure energy savings by keeping appliances like air fryers only switched on during their use. For maximum savings on bills, securing a fixed tariff is currently the most efficient approach. Fixed energy deals available in the market offer rates lower than April’s price cap, ensuring savings and locking in prices for the next 12 months, with a limited window to secure these deals before April.