Air fryers are very popular in home kitchens these days, but what if you’re cooking in an RV kitchen? Can an air fryer still be one of your cooking essentials in an RV? Absolutely. Considerations for bringing an air fryer on board include counter space, storage space, and power requirements.
RV Storage
An air fryer can be a great addition to your RV kitchen accessories if you have the space and power capacity for it. Though an air fryer may appear at first to be something additional and therefore take up additional space on the counter or in the cupboard, there are some options for space savings. There are many combo units for sale that can include a microwave, toaster oven, and air fryer all-in-one. So depending on how much space you have, you can choose which would be the best fit for your space.
Air Fryer Power Consumption
Of greatest concern to most RVers is the air fryer power consumption. Power consumption really is what people are indirectly asking about, when they ask “can you use an air fryer in an RV?”. While RVing there are power limitations that could impact the ease of use of an air fryer. Even plugged in at an RV park, if you have only 20 or 30 amp service, you may need to pay attention to the power usage and not run the air fryer at the same time as other high draw appliances. The average air fryer power draw is 1500 watts, with devices ranging from 1000 to 1800 watts.
Alternatively, if you camp off-grid in your RV, your inverter and battery power will determine your ability to use an air fryer and for how long. If your inverter can handle the draw of your air fryer (approx 1000-1800 watts), then battery power is the last hurdle.
Typical air fryers will draw between 10-15 amps while in use. So even with only 100 amp hours of battery power, you could run a typical air fryer for about 6 hours. Also keep in mind any appliance that the air fryer might be replacing, and how the power consumption compares. For example, a standard electric oven is a much larger space to heat up, while air fryers generally have quite a small inside space. Therefore, they cook fast and efficiently.
RV Cooking Made Easy
Air fryers are among the best appliances for RV living, especially if you’re striving for a healthy RV lifestyle. So if you have the space and power capabilities, let’s look at how it supports healthy RV eating.
First, the best RV appliances are ones that are easy to use, can cook a wide variety of foods, and are practical to use for every meal of the day. The air fryer certainly fits this bill.
Air fyers are truly RV cooking made easy. And if it’s easy to cook at home, you’ll do more of it, right? Just toss in anything fresh or frozen, close the door, and wait (but not too long, air fryers cook fast). All you need to know how to do is pick the right setting, and the air fryer does the rest!
Is an Air Fryer Healthy?
Yes! An air fryer is a fantastic appliance for healthy cooking. As the name implies, this appliance “fries” with air, rather than traditional frying which uses oils. Comparatively, an air fryer uses 70-80% less fat to achieve a similar result. Air fryers circulate hot air around your food to create a fried-like crunchy, crispy exterior. So trade your fried foods for air-fried foods, and you’ve certainly made a healthy choice. Air Frying is a perfect way to roast proteins and vegetables!
Here are two air fryers that we have used and recommend:
Cosori Pro Smart Air Fryer 5.8 QT packs a punch for its size at only 12 x 14 x 12”. It draws up to 1800 watts but is very quick and easy to clean up. There’s just one dish to do (a basket) after cooking with the Cosori. We love the square basket shape and can fit a good amount of food in here.
Cuisinart Convection Toaster Oven Air Fryer is a great combo appliance and could even replace your microwave, oven, toaster, and air fryer all in one. It’s a bit bigger at 17 x 22 x 16” but it may be worth the counter space if you’re replacing multiple appliances with this one. It also draws up to 1800 watts, but comes up to temperature really quickly and cooks quite fast, thus saving on power consumption.
So is an Air Fryer Worth it in Your RV?
We think so. This could end up being one of your staple appliances that helps your RV cooking become more efficient. If you’re convinced and looking for the best air fryer for RV life, remember to consider your power limitations before you choose, and look into one of our recommendations above. Happy air-frying!
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