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Air FryerCost: Purchase Price & Running Cost
An air fryer typically uses 1,200–1,500 watts. Despite the high wattage, cooking times are shorter than an oven, making it more efficient overall.
Average Purchase Price
$40–$200
Compact basket to large oven-style models
watts
hrs/day
$/kWh
Daily Cost
$0.12
0.8 kWh
Monthly Cost
$3.60
22.5 kWh
Yearly Cost
$43.80
273.8 kWh
For perspective...
At $43.80/year, that's about $4 per month — roughly 9 gallons of gas per year.
Energy-Saving Tips for Your Air Fryer
- Air frying uses roughly 50% less energy than a full-size oven
- Don't overcrowd the basket — it increases cooking time and energy use
- Preheating takes only 2-3 minutes vs 10-15 for an oven