How many watts does an air fryer use? (1,500 W)
An air fryer uses about 1,500 W
Typical range 1,400–1,700 watts, plus ~1 W on standby.
Typical range 1,400–1,700 watts, plus ~1 W on standby.
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An air fryer heats a small chamber quickly, so although its wattage is high it usually costs less to run than a full oven.
Air fryer power specs
| Typical running power | 1,500 W |
| Typical range | 1,400–1,700 W |
| Standby draw | 1 W |
| Energy use | 0.45 kWh/day · 13.5 kWh/mo |
What affects the wattage
- Model size, age and energy rating.
- Settings and how hard it works (heat, speed, load).
- How many hours a day you run it.
Running cost at $0.17/kWh
| Electricity rate | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.10/kWh | $0.05 | $1.35 | $16.43 |
| $0.15/kWh | $0.07 | $2.03 | $24.64 |
| $0.20/kWh | $0.09 | $2.70 | $32.85 |
| $0.25/kWh | $0.11 | $3.37 | $41.06 |
| $0.30/kWh | $0.13 | $4.05 | $49.27 |
| $0.40/kWh | $0.18 | $5.40 | $65.70 |
See the full breakdown of what it costs to run an air fryer, or what size power station runs an air fryer.
FAQ
How many watts does an air fryer use?
Most air fryers draw 1400-1700 watts while cooking.
Is an air fryer cheaper than an oven?
For small meals, yes - it heats far less space, so a shorter, cheaper cook.