Air fryers are one of the most sought-after kitchen appliances as households look to cut energy costs by reducing their reliance on energy-guzzling ovens. But, if people take into account upfront purchase costs and the amount of food they want to cook plus other factors, the air fryer might not be the cheapest choice for all households.
Experts at Aluminium Windows and Doors have a “simple change’ which could be made to one’s home to help save on energy bills this winter.
The most recommended of these ideas is switching from the oven to an air fryer.
“You can save up to 75 percent on energy bills with certain air fryers,” the experts stated.
Cooking energy consumption depends on the appliance, food and functions selected.
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Large ovens may use more energy to reach temperature and lose more energy when opened during cooking.
Air fryers are ideal for cooking smaller meals however sizes vary and you can purchase double air fryers for bigger meals.
Plug-in meters can measure energy consumption, and smart meters can estimate oven energy use.
How does an air fryer work?
Air fryers work just like a fan oven, circulating heated air around your food for perfectly cooked, crispy results – but because the cooking area is much smaller than a standard-size oven, it cooks food quickly and pre-heats very fast. People also need to use little to no oil for crispy results.
Generally, an air fryer is cheaper to use than an oven, but this is not always the case.
According to themoneyedit, an oven costs 21p to use on average and an 800W air fryer costs 13.6p to use.
But if someone owns an air fryer that is a lot more powerful, they could be using near enough the same energy as an oven.
For example the 2,000W air fryer costs 34p per use, that’s 13p more than an oven.
The biggest factor is the quantity of food someone is cooking.
If individuals know one compartment in an air fryer won’t suffice for their family in size, they might be better off using the oven where they can cook the food in one go, rather than in two to three different intervals.
Cooking the same thing twice in an 800W air fryer could cost more than 26p, which is more expensive than cooking in the oven.
With air fryers there is also an initial investment that people have to make too, to purchase it.
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