Air fryer, halogen oven, pressure cooker and microwave tested to find cheapest to run for perfect food results
Air fryers are very much the kitchen gadget of the moment, having skyrocketed in popularity amid the cost of living crisis for offering a cheap and energy-efficient alternative to ovens. And new research from consumer experts Which? suggests that they really could be worth the hype - but it does depend on what you’re cooking.
"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 oven cost 39p to cook a delicious-looking roast chicken in 76 minutes, although testers noted that the meat was a little dry.
However, the drawback of the air fryer is its capacity. The model Which? tested recommends only filling the basket halfway and using a maximum of 500g of chips - enough for two to three portions. So if you are feeding several people, or want to cook a few different food items simultaneously, the oven is more versatile than the air fryer or halogen oven.
While the pressure cooker and halogen oven produced great cakes, they took longer than the oven and used more energy, costing 2p and 7p more respectively. For baking on a budget, the air fryer could not be beaten.
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