Irish people have flocked to buy air fryers - as the cost of turning your oven on is spiralling in a time where funds are already sparse for the public.
The little machines are growing in popularity as you get all the benefits of an oven without any real clean up and a remarkable efficiency rate.
And now electrical shops are reporting an even bigger surge than before in people flocking to buy them to try and cut costs in the kitchen.
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Currys Ireland has reported this week that they have seen a surge in the sales of air fryers – 38% year on year growth in August this year, compared to the same period in 2021.
Jaimie Cantwell, Head of Commercial at Currys Ireland commented: "We’ve seen demand in air fryers rise considerably over the past month or so, which is unsurprising due to the many reports indicating that using your air fryer could help to cut down on energy usage this winter.
"The health and energy efficiency benefits of air fryers have been all over the news, so it’s no wonder people are rushing to purchase one for their homes. At Currys, we offer a wide range of energy-saving and efficient appliances for all budgets, and our staff in store are always on hand to advise customers of the product for them."
But are they really cheaper to run?
In short, yes.
A study by supermarket chain Iceland and British energy firm Utilita details the cost breakdown of each of the six main types of cooking appliance typically found in kitchens.
It's based on the average amount of time each appliance is used every day, with startling variations.
An air fryer is at the more economical end of the scale, costing just 14p (16 cent) a day to run – totalling £52.74 (€62.70) over a 12-month period.
The most energy intensive is the electric cooker, which can cost up to £316.54 (€376.30) a year to run
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