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Best cooking appliances for saving energy
Looking for ways to cut down on energy use at home? These efficient cooking appliances can help you make tasty meals while being kinder to your energy bills.
None of us can get by without using cooking appliances, but some are kinder to your bills than others. We’ll help you find options with higher energy ratings to reduce annual running costs, as well as going through smart features that can help you make energy-conscious choices when dinnertime comes around.
Best energy efficient air fryers
Conveniently cut down on cooking costs with this Ninja Foodi MAX airfryers. Its dual-drawer design means you can use 2 different settings at once and there are 6 functions to choose from, including air fry, roast, bake, and reheat. And it cooks up to 75% faster than a fan oven, so you won’t be waiting long as well as saving some energy on heating a whole oven.
Best energy efficient ovens
For bigger meals, a full-sized oven's a must,and this Bosch Series 8 model’s one of the most efficient options we’ve got. It’s A+ rated to keep energy use low, and 3D HotAir technology quickly and evenly heats the whole space to cook your food quicker. Plus, its automatic programmes have lots of standard settings that work best for popular dishes.
Best energy efficient hobs
When it comes to hobs, the most efficient choice is an induction model because they directly heat the base of your pans, so around 84-90% of the energy it uses for cooking. And the Bosch Series 6 goes the extra mile with QuickStart heating up rapidly and FlexInduction tech extending the zone for bigger pots.
Best energy efficient microwaves
This Panasonic microwave's a great choice to save energy. It has a spacious 32-litre capacity with 1000 Watts of power, which makes reheating leftovers and whipping up a quick bite super speedy. And its automatic cooking settings mean you’re not guessing what’ll work best, it’ll do the hard work for you.
Best energy efficient multi cooker
Save space and money with this Ninja Foodi MAX 15-in-1 multicooker. It has the standard slow cooking function you’re looking for with loads of other tricks up its sleeve too, like pressure cooking, steaming, grilling, and air frying. That means you can get 1 appliance instead of several, as well as saving on running costs.
Best energy efficient slow cookers
Cook low and slow with this Swann Retro model. Not only has it got 3 functions, but it has an oven-friendly pot, so you can make a pie filling, add a lid, and pop it in the oven until golden. Plus, it keeps your food warm until you’re ready to eat without using tons of energy to do it. Spot on.
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Ninja CRISPi 4-in-1 Portable Glass FN101UKST Air Fryer - Stone
Ninja Foodi Max Dual Zone AF400UK Air Fryer - Black
Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer Dual AF500UK Air Fryer - Black
Panasonic SD-B2510WXC Bread Maker with 21 programmes - White
Morphy Richards Evoke Sear And Stew 460012 3.5 Litre Slow Cooker - Black
Morphy Richards Sear And Stew 461014 6.5 Litre Slow Cooker - Aluminium
Ninja Foodi Max 9-in-1 OP500UK 7.5 Litre Multi Cooker With Air Fryer Function - Black
- What is the most energy-efficient cooking appliance?
Air fryers and microwaves are generally among the most energy-efficient options. They heat food quickly and use less energy than conventional ovens since they don’t need to heat up a big space.
- Do air fryers use less electricity than ovens?
Yes. Air fryers typically use less electricity than standard electric ovens thanks to their compact cooking space and rapid air circulation technology. Many models can even cook faster than a conventional fan oven.
- Are induction hobs more energy efficient than gas hobs?
Yes. Induction hobs transfer around 84–90% of their energy directly into the pan, making them one of the most efficient cooking methods available. Gas hobs lose more heat to the surrounding air, which means more goes to waste.
- Which kitchen appliance costs the least to run?
Microwaves are usually the cheapest cooking appliances to run. They cook and reheat food quickly without having to heat a large cavity, helping to keep energy use and running costs low.
- Can a multi cooker help reduce energy bills?
Multi cookers can reduce energy use by combining several appliances into one, including a slow cooker, steamer, air fryer and pressure cooker. Their versatile cooking functions often reduce both cooking times and energy use.
- What should I look for in an energy-efficient oven?
Look for a high energy rating, efficient heat distribution technology and features designed to reduce cooking times. Smart cooking programmes and larger capacities for batch cooking can also help maximise efficiency for big families. If you’re only cooking for 1 or 2 people, a smaller cavity heats up quicker or look for ovens with splitters, so you’re not heating space you won’t use.
- Are slow cookers energy efficient?
Slow cookers use low, steady heat over a long time, making them an economical choice for dishes such as soups, stews and casseroles. They often cost less to run than a conventional oven or a big pan bubbling on the hob.
- How can I make my cooking more energy efficient?
You can reduce energy use by choosing efficient appliances such as air fryers, induction hobs and multi cookers or by batch cooking meals, keeping lids on pans, using residual heat where possible and choosing the right-sized appliance for the task — because nobody needs to heat up a full oven for a portion of chips.
