How Much Electricity Does an Air Fryer Use?
So how much electricity does an air fryer use? An air fryer typically draws 800 to 1,800 watts, commonly around 1,500 watts, but because a typical cook time is only 15 to 30 minutes, the per-use cost is small. It's often cheaper to run than heating a full-size oven for the same food — use the calculator below with your own air fryer's wattage and rate to see the cost.
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What affects how much electricity an air fryer uses
Basket size and wattage rating are the main factors, with larger-capacity models generally drawing more power to heat a bigger cooking chamber. Cook time and temperature setting matter directly too, since a higher temperature or longer cook cycle means more total electricity used per meal, though most air fryer cycles are still short compared to a full-size oven.
How to reduce your air fryer's electricity use
- Use it instead of preheating a full-size oven for small portions, since it heats a much smaller space
- Avoid opening the basket repeatedly to check food, since that lets heat escape and can extend cook time
- Cook in batches close together rather than letting the unit fully cool between uses
- Match the basket size to your household's typical portion, since an oversized unit run half-empty doesn't save time or energy
Typical wattage figure: roughly 800-1,800 W, commonly around 1,500 W. Source: Jackery — Appliance Wattage Chart. This is a commonly cited commercial estimate, not a government-published figure. Draw depends on the model's size and power setting. We review this figure periodically and update it if the source changes; last checked September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many watts does an air fryer use?
An air fryer typically draws 800 to 1,800 watts, commonly around 1,500 watts, based on a commonly cited commercial wattage reference chart. This is not a government-published figure; check your specific model's rating for an exact number.
How much does it cost to run an air fryer?
A 1,500-watt air fryer run for 30 minutes at the U.S. average rate of about 16.5 cents/kWh costs roughly $0.12 per use. Use the calculator above with your own air fryer's wattage and typical cook time for an exact figure.
Is an air fryer cheaper to run than an oven?
Usually, yes, for smaller portions. An air fryer heats a much smaller cooking chamber than a full-size oven and typically needs no preheating time, so it often uses less total electricity to cook the same small meal, even though its wattage rating is in a similar range to an oven's.
How can I reduce how much electricity my air fryer uses?
Avoid opening the basket repeatedly to check on food, since each opening lets heat escape and can extend the cook time. Batching multiple items close together, rather than letting the unit cool fully between uses, also helps.
This page provides estimates based on a commonly cited commercial wattage reference chart, not a government-published figure, and the numbers you enter. Actual electricity cost depends on your specific model and cook time.