Air fryers to ovens: Energy saving expert on how much it’s costing you to cook | Personal Finance | Finance

However, using a gas hob does produce more direct carbon emissions than an electric hob, so if it’s being used to reheat a meal, it might be worth people considering the microwave instead to reduce their carbon footprint.

Slow cooker: typical cost per use – £0.26

According to the Energy Saving Trust, the slow cooker could be a better option for those with busy schedules.

True to its name, a slow cooker is designed to gradually cook food over a long period of time, however, not leaving it on longer than necessary or using the ‘low’ setting can help cut the costs of using this even further.

Air fryer: typical cost per use – £0.07

According to the Energy Saving Trust, an air fryer could be the most cost-effective appliance for those cooking for one or two people.

Working like a small conventional fan oven, using an air fryer can often be cheaper than using the oven for the same meal.