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How Many Watts Does an Air Fryer Use? Watts and Amps by Model
Most air fryers use about 1,500 to 1,750 watts. Ninja rates its 4 quart AF101 at 1,550 watts, Cosori its 5 quart Pro LE at 1,500 watts, and Instant its 6 quart Vortex Plus at 1,700 watts. That is about 12.5 to 14.6 amps, close to the limit of a standard 15 amp kitchen circuit. Because the heater cycles once it reaches temperature, a typical cook uses well under 1 kWh.
Air fryer watts by model
| Model | Capacity | Watts | Amps at 120V |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosori Pro LE (CAF-L501) | 5 qt | 1,500 W | 12.5 A |
| Ninja AF101 | 4 qt | 1,550 W | About 12.9 A |
| Ninja Foodi DZ201 2-basket | 8 qt total | 1,690 W | About 14.1 A |
| Instant Vortex Plus 6 qt ClearCook | 6 qt | 1,700 W | About 14.2 A |
| Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL (AF181) | 6.5 qt | 1,750 W | 14.6 A |
Sources: Cosori, Instant, and SharkNinja product specifications and support pages. Amps = watts / 120 (Ninja lists 14.6 A for the AF181).
Find your own number: the watts are printed on the label on the back or bottom of the air fryer.
How much electricity does an air fryer use?
Watts x minutes / 60 = watt-hours. A 1,550 W air fryer running at full power for 20 minutes uses at most about 517 Wh (0.52 kWh), about 9 cents at 17 cents per kWh. Once it reaches temperature, the heater cycles on and off, so the real number is usually lower.
Can a power station run an air fryer?
Yes, if the station's continuous output is higher than the air fryer's watts. An air fryer pulls close to its full rating the moment it starts heating.
| Power station | Capacity / output | Runs | 20 minute cooks (1,550 W) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,070 Wh / 1,500 W | Air fryers rated 1,500 W or less | Not rated for 1,550 W | From $499 |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | 2,042 Wh / 2,200 W | Every model above | About 3.5 | From $899 |
| Jackery HomePower 3000 | 3,072 Wh / 3,600 W | Every model above, plus a coffee maker | About 5.3 | From $1,349 |
Cooks = capacity x 0.9 / 517 Wh, assuming full power the whole time. Capacity and output are from each product page. Browse all portable power stations.
Can a generator run an air fryer?
Yes. An air fryer is a heating element and fan with no big motor surge, so a generator only needs running watts above its rating plus everything else that is on. The DuroMax XP5500HX (4,500 running watts, CO alert, $629) runs an air fryer and a refrigerator together during an outage.
Planning the rest of the kitchen? See How Many Watts Does a Microwave Use?, How Many Watts Does a Toaster Use?, and How Many Watts Does a Coffee Maker Use?
Need help sizing? Call 1-888-855-7286. Send us the watts from your air fryer's label and what else you want to run, and we will match you to a power station.
Air fryer wattage FAQ
How many watts does an air fryer use? About 1,500 to 1,750 watts for the models above.
How many amps does an air fryer use? About 12.5 to 14.6 amps at 120V.
How much electricity does an air fryer use per hour? At most its rated watts, about 1.5 to 1.75 kWh in an hour of nonstop heating. Most cooks are shorter, and the heater cycles.
Can a 1,000 W power station run an air fryer? No. Most air fryers need 1,500 W or more of continuous output.
Is an air fryer cheaper to run than an oven? An air fryer draws about 1,500 to 1,750 W. GE rates the bake element in its JB645RKSS range at 2,585 W, so for short cooks the air fryer draws less power.