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Warning: I just read that air fryers can use 25% less energy than a full oven
Found this stat in a city utility newsletter from Denver last month. It makes sense for small batches, but I'm still shocked by the exact number. Has anyone actually seen a difference on their power bill?
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ray_mitchell1d ago
Huh, I have to disagree based on my own meter. My power bill didn't budge when I got one. I use it almost every day for fries or chicken. I guess if you're comparing it to heating a giant oven for one potato, maybe. But for regular family cooking, my oven is still way more efficient for bigger meals. Did your newsletter say what they were comparing?
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Actually measured my own usage with a plug-in meter last winter, and the air fryer used way less power for the same roasted veggies. My oven takes forever to heat up and loses heat every time you open the door, which adds up. For two people cooking most nights, our bill dropped a noticeable amount.
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