Air Fryer Running Cost Calculator
Air fryers pull anywhere from 800 watts to over 1,700 watts depending on size and model. That difference adds up over a year, especially if you cook with one daily. This calculator takes three numbers you control and turns them into a plain dollar figure so you can plan accordingly.
To use it, fill in how many times per week you run the air fryer, the energy the appliance draws per session in kilowatt-hours (check your manual or the label on the bottom of the unit), and your electricity rate in dollars per kilowatt-hour (find this on your utility bill, usually listed as the "energy charge" per kWh). The calculator multiplies those three values by 52 weeks and shows your estimated yearly cost.
The result is an estimate based on the inputs you provide, not a measured figure from any specific appliance. If you use your air fryer for shorter bursts or your rate varies by season, adjust the inputs to match your actual habits for a closer approximation.
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How the math works
Yearly cost = sessions per week x 52 weeks x kWh per session x your $/kWh rate
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U.S. residential electricity rates by state
The calculator's state dropdown uses these numbers. Download the full table as CSV.
Show all 51 states & rates
| Alabama | 17.15 |
| Alaska | 27.17 |
| Arizona | 15.59 |
| Arkansas | 13.63 |
| California | 33.35 |
| Colorado | 16.74 |
| Connecticut | 30.47 |
| Delaware | 17.64 |
| District of Columbia | 25.0 |
| Florida | 14.86 |
| Georgia | 15.01 |
| Hawaii | 42.23 |
| Idaho | 13.01 |
| Illinois | 18.86 |
| Indiana | 17.85 |
| Iowa | 13.42 |
| Kansas | 15.34 |
| Kentucky | 14.88 |
| Louisiana | 14.16 |
| Maine | 28.32 |
| Maryland | 22.2 |
| Massachusetts | 30.21 |
| Michigan | 21.2 |
| Minnesota | 15.08 |
| Mississippi | 16.3 |
| Missouri | 13.44 |
| Montana | 13.48 |
| Nebraska | 13.1 |
| Nevada | 14.17 |
| New Hampshire | 26.92 |
| New Jersey | 23.49 |
| New Mexico | 14.81 |
| New York | 28.55 |
| North Carolina | 16.0 |
| North Dakota | 11.95 |
| Ohio | 18.78 |
| Oklahoma | 13.56 |
| Oregon | 14.89 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.92 |
| Rhode Island | 29.91 |
| South Carolina | 16.45 |
| South Dakota | 14.29 |
| Tennessee | 15.08 |
| Texas | 16.39 |
| Utah | 13.17 |
| Vermont | 24.11 |
| Virginia | 17.05 |
| Washington | 14.4 |
| West Virginia | 16.37 |
| Wisconsin | 18.8 |
| Wyoming | 13.59 |
Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A, March 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-10. U.S. average: 18.56 cents/kWh.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find my electricity rate?
Look at your monthly utility bill for a line labeled 'energy charge' or 'rate per kWh.' It is usually expressed in cents, so divide by 100 to get dollars. The US average hovers around $0.17 per kWh, but rates vary widely by state and provider.
What kWh value should I enter for my air fryer?
A practical starting point is 0.8 kWh per session, which corresponds to roughly a 1,200-watt model running for 40 minutes. If your model lists wattage on the label, multiply watts by hours of use and divide by 1,000 to get kWh. For example, a 1,500-watt fryer running 30 minutes uses 0.75 kWh.
How does an air fryer compare in cost to a conventional oven?
A full-size electric oven typically draws 2,000 to 5,000 watts and takes longer to preheat. An air fryer usually finishes the same food in less time at lower wattage, which means lower energy use per meal. The actual savings depend on cook time, wattage, and how often you use each appliance.
Does leaving the air fryer plugged in add to the cost?
Most air fryers draw negligible standby power when plugged in but not running, typically under 1 watt. Over a full year that adds only a few cents, so standby draw is not a meaningful factor in the yearly cost estimate.
Why might my actual bill differ from this estimate?
Electricity rates can vary by time of day if you are on a time-of-use plan, and your utility may add taxes or fees not reflected in the basic rate. Cook times also vary by recipe, so actual kWh per session will fluctuate. Use the estimate as a planning guide, not a guaranteed figure.