How much does it cost to run an air fryer?
An air fryer drawing 1,500 watts, used about 30 minutes a day, uses about 0.75 kWh per day and costs about $0.15 per day, $4.43 per month, and $53.13 per year at the US average residential rate of 19.4¢/kWh. Enter your own wattage, hours, and state below for an exact figure.
Estimates only — based on typical wattages and average state rates, not your actual bill.
What drives the cost
An air fryer draws about the same wattage as a small oven, but heats a much smaller cavity and cooks faster, so total energy per meal is usually lower. Typical use is 15-30 minutes, which keeps its contribution to a bill small despite the high wattage.
Cost at different daily usage
Same air fryer at 1,500 watts, run for different amounts of time, at 19.4¢/kWh.
| Usage | kWh/day | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min/day | 0.38 kWh | $0.07 | $2.22 | $26.57 |
| 30 min/day | 0.75 kWh | $0.15 | $4.43 | $53.13 |
| 1 h/day | 1.50 kWh | $0.29 | $8.86 | $106.27 |
| 2 h/day | 3.00 kWh | $0.58 | $17.73 | $212.54 |
Cost by model power draw
Not all models are equal. At 30 min/day, here is what the range costs.
| Model | Power | kWh/day | Per day | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low-draw model | 1,200 W | 0.60 kWh | $0.12 | $3.55 |
| Typical | 1,500 W | 0.75 kWh | $0.15 | $4.43 |
| High-draw model | 1,800 W | 0.90 kWh | $0.17 | $5.32 |
Cost by state
An air fryer at 1,500 W for 30 min/day, priced at each state's average residential rate.
| State | Rate | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16.8¢ | $0.13 | $3.83 | $45.91 |
| Alaska | 28.2¢ | $0.21 | $6.44 | $77.28 |
| Arizona | 15.2¢ | $0.11 | $3.48 | $41.69 |
| Arkansas | 14.4¢ | $0.11 | $3.28 | $39.31 |
| California | 33.2¢ | $0.25 | $7.59 | $91.02 |
| Colorado | 16.2¢ | $0.12 | $3.69 | $44.24 |
| Connecticut | 27.4¢ | $0.21 | $6.25 | $74.93 |
| Delaware | 19.4¢ | $0.15 | $4.42 | $53.05 |
| District of Columbia | 25.4¢ | $0.19 | $5.80 | $69.53 |
| Florida | 15.2¢ | $0.11 | $3.46 | $41.53 |
| Georgia | 15.8¢ | $0.12 | $3.62 | $43.36 |
| Hawaii | 52.0¢ | $0.39 | $11.87 | $142.35 |
| Idaho | 12.3¢ | $0.09 | $2.82 | $33.81 |
| Illinois | 23.9¢ | $0.18 | $5.44 | $65.29 |
| Indiana | 18.1¢ | $0.14 | $4.14 | $49.69 |
| Iowa | 14.1¢ | $0.11 | $3.23 | $38.71 |
| Kansas | 15.1¢ | $0.11 | $3.45 | $41.42 |
| Kentucky | 15.0¢ | $0.11 | $3.42 | $41.01 |
| Louisiana | 14.2¢ | $0.11 | $3.23 | $38.74 |
| Maine | 28.6¢ | $0.21 | $6.54 | $78.37 |
| Maryland | 21.8¢ | $0.16 | $4.97 | $59.60 |
| Massachusetts | 28.8¢ | $0.22 | $6.58 | $78.89 |
| Michigan | 22.0¢ | $0.17 | $5.02 | $60.25 |
| Minnesota | 16.9¢ | $0.13 | $3.87 | $46.40 |
| Mississippi | 16.2¢ | $0.12 | $3.69 | $44.24 |
| Missouri | 13.7¢ | $0.10 | $3.12 | $37.45 |
| Montana | 14.7¢ | $0.11 | $3.35 | $40.16 |
| Nebraska | 13.6¢ | $0.10 | $3.10 | $37.20 |
| Nevada | 13.6¢ | $0.10 | $3.10 | $37.23 |
| New Hampshire | 27.3¢ | $0.20 | $6.24 | $74.82 |
| New Jersey | 23.3¢ | $0.17 | $5.31 | $63.70 |
| New Mexico | 14.1¢ | $0.11 | $3.22 | $38.65 |
| New York | 29.9¢ | $0.22 | $6.83 | $81.93 |
| North Carolina | 15.1¢ | $0.11 | $3.45 | $41.31 |
| North Dakota | 13.6¢ | $0.10 | $3.11 | $37.26 |
| Ohio | 19.5¢ | $0.15 | $4.46 | $53.44 |
| Oklahoma | 13.4¢ | $0.10 | $3.05 | $36.63 |
| Oregon | 16.3¢ | $0.12 | $3.71 | $44.54 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.6¢ | $0.16 | $4.92 | $58.99 |
| Rhode Island | 29.5¢ | $0.22 | $6.73 | $80.65 |
| South Carolina | 16.2¢ | $0.12 | $3.69 | $44.29 |
| South Dakota | 15.7¢ | $0.12 | $3.59 | $43.06 |
| Tennessee | 14.5¢ | $0.11 | $3.30 | $39.61 |
| Texas | 16.4¢ | $0.12 | $3.75 | $45.00 |
| Utah | 13.0¢ | $0.10 | $2.96 | $35.48 |
| Vermont | 24.9¢ | $0.19 | $5.68 | $68.14 |
| Virginia | 17.6¢ | $0.13 | $4.02 | $48.21 |
| Washington | 14.9¢ | $0.11 | $3.41 | $40.93 |
| West Virginia | 16.8¢ | $0.13 | $3.84 | $45.99 |
| Wisconsin | 19.7¢ | $0.15 | $4.51 | $54.04 |
| Wyoming | 14.8¢ | $0.11 | $3.38 | $40.52 |
How to cut the cost
- Use it instead of the full oven for one or two portions.
- Skip preheating for most foods; the small cavity comes up to temperature quickly.
- Cook in a single layer so food crisps without needing extra time.
Compare with related appliances
Monthly cost at typical usage and 19.4¢/kWh.
Questions
Do air fryers use a lot of electricity?
High wattage, short runtime. Because they typically run 15-30 minutes rather than an hour-plus, they usually cost less per meal than a conventional oven.
How do you calculate what an air fryer costs to run?
Multiply its wattage by the hours it runs per day, divide by 1,000 to get kilowatt-hours, then multiply by your electricity rate. For an air fryer: 1,500 W × 0.5 h ÷ 1,000 = 0.75 kWh per day, which at 19.4¢/kWh is $0.15 per day.
How many watts does an air fryer use?
Typically 1,500 watts, with most models falling between 1,200 and 1,800 watts. The label on the appliance or its power supply gives the figure for your specific unit.