How much does a toaster oven / air fryer cost to run?

Toaster ovens and air fryers draw 1,200–1,800 watts while cooking, but sessions are short (5–20 minutes) and happen less frequently than full-size ovens. They're more efficient for small meals and reheating leftovers than running a full oven.

Typical running cost (18.83¢/kWh, U.S. average, 2026-04)

BasisCost
Per hour (while running, 1500 W typical)$0.28
Per day (0.5 h/day, 5/7 days)$0.10
Per month$3.07
Per year$36.84
Hourly range (small 1200 W – large 1800 W)$0.23 – $0.34
Save: Arrange food in a single layer in air fryers and use convection setting when available to reduce cooking time.

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