After lab testing air fryers against other cooking appliances, Which? came to the conclusion that the "hype could be justified". The consumer champion tested the gadget against traditional ovens and other appliances to see which cooked a range of foods most cheaply.
It said consumers could make "considerable energy savings" by using an air fryer or a microwave - though it noted that, if factoring in the cost of buying a new appliance, it could take a while to pay for itself. Emily Seymour, Which? energy editor, said: “Energy bills are a real concern for millions of households across the country, especially when many are already feeling the pressures of the cost of living crisis, and cooking is one of the everyday costs that really mount up over time.
“There has been a surge of interest in air fryers and smaller cooking appliances in recent months, and our research shows that the hype could be justified in some cases, as we’ve found these products cost less to cook certain foods than conventional ovens. The cost savings will soon be lost if you have to cook more than one batch though, so it’s still better to use your oven if you’re cooking large quantities.
