Are air fryers worth the hype? Here's how they can help you save

Air fryers have managed to gain a huge amount of popularity over the last couple of years. According to Chicago Tribune, air frying technology itself is about 70 years old. The science behind this wonder gadget is called rapid air technology, which involves a heating fan that circuits heat rapidly around the cooking compartment.

Air fryers are a huge winner because they require less cooking time and because they are fast proving to be one of the most energy-efficient ways of cooking.

Air fryers are energy efficient

The biggest argument in favour of air fryers in the current economic climate is that it's incredibly energy efficient and can lead to huge savings. As per CNET, it is one of the best ways of cooking if you want to reduce your energy bills.

As per their estimation, an air fryer will save you about 50% on your energy bill. Of course, this estimate varies across different places according to changing average energy costs but in general, the air fryer does lead to a substantial cut back in energy expenses compared to most other ways of cooking.

Air fryers are faster at cooking than ovens or stoves, whether traditional gas stoves or electric stoves. It does not need to be preheated and therefore does not need extra wasted energy to function.

Here’s how much you can save with air fryers

Iceland and Utilita’s first-of-its-kind partnership has provided consumers with very clear indicators of just how cost-efficient air fryers can be. As per the data, reported by This is Money, the air fryer costs only 14p a day to run (52.74 a year). This is many times lesser than other modes of cooking such as electric cooker (87p a day) or even gas cooker (33p a day).

When we calculate the difference in costs for a year, the numbers are as stark with about £316 for using an electric cooker versus only about £53 a year for an air fryer. This difference translates to about £263 in savings.

An air fryer might not be able to fulfil all your cooking needs perfectly. For example, it won’t probably give you the perfect roast on your meat or fulfil your baking needs. But if you want a power-packed and cost-efficient aid in your kitchen, looks like an air fryer is more than worth the money. Air fryers currently retail in a variety of price ranges to suit every budget and need.

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