In recent years, airfryers, or air fryers have spread like a trail of powder in the kitchens of the French. In 2024, sales of these devices were increased by more than 130 % Compared to the previous year – an impressive figure, especially in a context where sales of household appliances tend to drop.
Several factors can explain this burst of popularity: their innovative side, the practical aspect, but also their Very reasonable energy consumption – at least if the manufacturers are to be believed.
Are these claims justified? The company Papernest, specialized in the management of daily contracts (electricity, housing, etc.), published its opinion on the question in a report strewn with impactful figures … but whose conclusions deserve to be nuanced.
The document in question seems to be based on figures produced by the French Association of Consumers UFC-Que Choisir, published in 2024. By crossing these data with those of Ademe and RTE (for current energy prices), the company concludes that a Airfryer consumes significantly less energy than an electric oven. By extension, it would therefore cost cheaper: € 8.40 against € 21 for two uses per week, and more than € 25 for intensive use.
Practical constraints against economic profit
Technically, it is undeniable that a Airfryer consumes less electricity than an electric oven … but the reality is less flattering as soon as we take into account the practical aspect.
Indeed, airfryers only offer a relatively low volume (3 to 6 liters for most models). It is much lower than conventional ovens, which very often exceed 60 liters, and this directly impacts use. It is therefore not easy to use them to prepare for the entire meal, especially for a family. It is often necessary to chain several cooking cycles or use the Airfryer in addition to the oven, which greatly reduces the announced economy.
Another limit: the lifespan of this type of device is generally shorter than that of a traditional oven, which can often work more than ten years. Even if the initial purchase Price is slightly lower, long -term profitability remains questionable.
In summary, Airfryers remain very practical devices that deserve their success. They can greatly make life easier when it comes to quickly reheating small portions, grilling food or avoiding launching an oven for punctual cooking, with a time saving and appreciable energy.
But, at strictly economic level, we must not wait a miracle; Reproducing the advanced savings in the report would imply using a reliable airfryer in an intensive manner, in full oven, for small portions – a scenario that is not very representative of most households.
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