How much does it cost to run a air fryer?
A air fryer typically draws about 1,500 W. At the current Ofgem price-cap electricity rate of 26.11p/kWh (1 July to 30 September 2026), a typical 0.5-hour use costs about 19.6p, and one hour costs roughly 39.2p.
Air fryer running cost: ~1.50 kWh per hour β 39.2p/hour. A typical 0.5-hour use β 19.6p at 26.11p/kWh.
Air fryer running-cost calculator
A air fryer draws about 1,500 W. Set how long you run it and we apply the current Ofgem electricity unit rate of 26.11p/kWh.
Cost to run for 0.5 hours
19.6p
Uses 0.75 kWh at 26.11p/kWh.
- Per day
- 19.6p
- Per week
- Β£1.37
- Per year
- Β£71.48
Per-day/week/year figures assume one 0.5-hour run each day. Wattage is typical/indicative β your model may differ.
How the cost is worked out
- Wattage: a air fryer draws about 1,500 W.
- Convert to kW: 1,500 Γ· 1,000 = 1.50 kW.
- Multiply by hours: 1.50 kW Γ 0.5 h = 0.75 kWh.
- Multiply by the unit rate: 0.75 kWh Γ 26.11p β 19.6p.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a air fryer?
A air fryer draws about 1,500 W. At the Ofgem cap rate of 26.11p/kWh (1 July to 30 September 2026), a typical 0.5-hour use costs roughly 19.6p, and one hour costs about 39.2p.
How much electricity does a air fryer use per hour?
At 1,500 W, a air fryer uses about 1.50 kWh per hour, which is roughly 39.2p at the current cap rate.
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Wattage (1,500 W) is typical/indicative β your model may differ. Source: Energy Saving Trust / common UK indicative rating. Electricity unit rate from Ofgem β Energy price cap unit rates and standing charges (cap period 1 July to 30 September 2026, fetched 2026-06-18). Ofgem figures Β© Ofgem, Open Government Licence v3.0. Appliance wattages are typical/indicative, not measured. Ofgem.