How Much Does a Air fryer Cost to Run? (2026 Calculator)

Typical setup: 1500 W · 0.3 h/day · $0.180/kWh

Daily

$0.08

Monthly

$2.43

Yearly

$29.53

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Country

Wattage (W)Hours / dayRate ($/kWh)

Quick rate

Daily cost

$0.08

Monthly cost

$2.43

+$0.00 vs typical

Yearly cost

$29.53

kWh / month

13.5 kWh

Local monthly estimate: $2.43 · U.S. average equivalent: $2.43

Quick answer

A typical air fryer uses about 1500 W and costs about $0.08/day or $2.27/month at the U.S. average rate of $0.17/kWh, assuming 0.3 hours of use per day. At the same rate, costs range from about $0.06/day (1200 W) to $0.09/day (1700 W).

State explorer

Quickly spot cheapest, highest, and near-average monthly costs.

Top 10 cheapest

North Dakota $1.47
Nebraska $1.59
Missouri $1.59
Idaho $1.63
Arkansas $1.67
Louisiana $1.68
Oklahoma $1.70
Iowa $1.73
Wyoming $1.73
Montana $1.74

Top 10 highest

Near U.S. average

Wisconsin $2.46
Ohio $2.37
Delaware $2.23
Colorado $2.22
Michigan $2.64
Illinois $2.21
Indiana $2.19
Alabama $2.17
Florida $2.15
Virginia $2.14

Cost by state (monthly)

At typical 1500 W and 0.3 h/day. Rates from our dataset (see methodology ). Open a state for a dedicated calculator page.

State	$/kWh	Monthly	Page
Alabama	$0.161	$2.17	Air fryer in Alabama →
Alaska	$0.255	$3.45	Air fryer in Alaska →
Arizona	$0.156	$2.11	Air fryer in Arizona →
Arkansas	$0.123	$1.67	Air fryer in Arkansas →
California	$0.303	$4.09	Air fryer in California →
Colorado	$0.164	$2.22	Air fryer in Colorado →
Connecticut	$0.283	$3.82	Air fryer in Connecticut →
Delaware	$0.165	$2.23	Air fryer in Delaware →
Florida	$0.159	$2.15	Air fryer in Florida →
Georgia	$0.145	$1.95	Air fryer in Georgia →
Hawaii	$0.398	$5.37	Air fryer in Hawaii →
Idaho	$0.121	$1.63	Air fryer in Idaho →
Illinois	$0.164	$2.21	Air fryer in Illinois →
Indiana	$0.162	$2.19	Air fryer in Indiana →
Iowa	$0.128	$1.73	Air fryer in Iowa →
Kansas	$0.143	$1.93	Air fryer in Kansas →
Kentucky	$0.143	$1.93	Air fryer in Kentucky →
Louisiana	$0.125	$1.68	Air fryer in Louisiana →
Maine	$0.307	$4.15	Air fryer in Maine →
Maryland	$0.206	$2.78	Air fryer in Maryland →
Massachusetts	$0.312	$4.21	Air fryer in Massachusetts →
Michigan	$0.195	$2.64	Air fryer in Michigan →
Minnesota	$0.150	$2.02	Air fryer in Minnesota →
Mississippi	$0.142	$1.92	Air fryer in Mississippi →
Missouri	$0.118	$1.59	Air fryer in Missouri →
Montana	$0.129	$1.74	Air fryer in Montana →
Nebraska	$0.118	$1.59	Air fryer in Nebraska →
Nevada	$0.140	$1.89	Air fryer in Nevada →
New Hampshire	$0.263	$3.55	Air fryer in New Hampshire →
New Jersey	$0.231	$3.12	Air fryer in New Jersey →
New Mexico	$0.147	$1.98	Air fryer in New Mexico →
New York	$0.284	$3.83	Air fryer in New York →
North Carolina	$0.137	$1.85	Air fryer in North Carolina →
North Dakota	$0.109	$1.47	Air fryer in North Dakota →
Ohio	$0.176	$2.37	Air fryer in Ohio →
Oklahoma	$0.126	$1.70	Air fryer in Oklahoma →
Oregon	$0.147	$1.98	Air fryer in Oregon →
Pennsylvania	$0.202	$2.73	Air fryer in Pennsylvania →
Rhode Island	$0.301	$4.07	Air fryer in Rhode Island →
South Carolina	$0.154	$2.08	Air fryer in South Carolina →
South Dakota	$0.136	$1.84	Air fryer in South Dakota →
Tennessee	$0.131	$1.77	Air fryer in Tennessee →
Texas	$0.157	$2.12	Air fryer in Texas →
Utah	$0.129	$1.74	Air fryer in Utah →
Vermont	$0.233	$3.14	Air fryer in Vermont →
Virginia	$0.159	$2.14	Air fryer in Virginia →
Washington	$0.138	$1.86	Air fryer in Washington →
West Virginia	$0.148	$1.99	Air fryer in West Virginia →
Wisconsin	$0.182	$2.46	Air fryer in Wisconsin →
Wyoming	$0.129	$1.73	Air fryer in Wyoming →
District of Columbia	$0.237	$3.20	Air fryer in District of Columbia →

Wattage range

Level	Watts	Est. monthly @ avg rate
Low	1200 W	$1.94
Typical	1500 W	$2.43
High	1700 W	$2.75

Energy saving tips

Turn the appliance off as soon as you are done using it.
Avoid leaving the appliance in high-power standby modes.
Unplug the appliance if it is rarely used.

FAQ

How many watts does a air fryer use?

Most air fryer units fall between 1200 W and 1700 W, with 1500 W as a typical operating value for estimates.

air fryer wattage

Our estimates use 1500 W as the typical wattage, within a reported range of 1200–1700 W.

How much electricity does a air fryer use?

At typical use (0.3 hours/day at 1500 W), the estimate is about 0.45 kWh/day and 13.5 kWh/month at the U.S. average rate.

How many kWh does a air fryer use per day?

With 0.3 hours/day and 1500 W, this appliance uses about 0.45 kWh per day.

How many kWh does a air fryer use per month?

At 0.3 hours/day, the monthly estimate is about 13.5 kWh per month.

air fryer kWh per hour

Per hour, the typical draw is about 1.500 kWh (at 1500 W).

How much does it cost to run a air fryer per day?

At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical daily cost is about $0.08/day for 0.3 hours/day.

How much does it cost to run a air fryer per month?

At the U.S. average electricity rate of $0.17/kWh, the typical monthly cost is about $2.27/month at 0.3 hours/day.

How much does it cost to run a air fryer per hour?

Running for one hour at 1500 W costs about $0.25/hour (using 0.17 $/kWh as the U.S. average).

How much does air fryer cost to run?

With typical use (0.3 hours/day at 1500 W), the estimate is about $0.08/day or $2.27/month at the U.S. average rate.

How much does air fryer add to electric bill?

The estimate is about 13.5 kWh per month, which corresponds to roughly $2.27/month at the U.S. average rate. Your real bill depends on your rate and runtime.

How to reduce air fryer electricity cost?

Use energy-saving tips tailored to this appliance. For example: Turn the appliance off as soon as you are done using it. — reducing kWh reduces the bill at your local rate.

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