- 1,500W
- while running
- 260Wh
- for each of the 15-minute cooks
- 10 of 15
- models we track can run it
- Best for cooking every dayEcoFlow Delta 3 Max6 15-minute cooks$879Check price
- Best to add batteries laterEcoFlow Delta 3 Plus3 15-minute cooks$669Check price
- Best for a large air fryerBluetti Elite 200 V26 15-minute cooks$899Check price
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Runtime for every model
| Model | Runtime | Capacity | Output | Weight | Price | Per Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow River 3 | Can't run it | 245Wh | 300W | 7.8 lb | $239 | $0.98 |
| Jackery Explorer 300 v2 | Can't run it | 288Wh | 300W | 8.2 lb | $299 | $1.04 |
| Anker Solix C300 | Can't run it | 288Wh | 300W | 9.1 lb | $249 | $0.86 |
| EcoFlow River 3 Plus | Can't run it | 286Wh | 600W | 10.4 lb | $299 | $1.05 |
| Bluetti AC70 | Can't run it | 768Wh | 1,000W | 22.5 lb | $359 | $0.47 |
| EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus | 3 15-minute cooks | 1,024Wh | 1,800W | 27.6 lb | $669 | $0.65 |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 3 15-minute cooks | 1,070Wh | 1,500W | 23.8 lb | $499 | $0.47 |
| Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 | 3 15-minute cooks | 1,024Wh | 2,000W | 24.9 lb | $499.99 | $0.49 |
| Bluetti Elite 100 V2 | 3 15-minute cooks | 1,024Wh | 1,800W | 25 lb | $489 | $0.48 |
| EcoFlow Delta 3 Max | 6 15-minute cooks | 2,048Wh | 2,400W | 44.8 lb | $879 | $0.43 |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | 6 15-minute cooks | 2,042Wh | 2,200W | 39.5 lb | $899 | $0.44 |
| Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 | 6 15-minute cooks | 2,048Wh | 2,400W | 41.7 lb | $899.99 | $0.44 |
| Bluetti Elite 200 V2 | 6 15-minute cooks | 2,073Wh | 2,600W | 53.4 lb | $899 | $0.43 |
| EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 | 13 15-minute cooks | 4,096Wh | 4,000W | 113.5 lb | $2,799 | $0.68 |
| Anker Solix F3800 | 12 15-minute cooks | 3,840Wh | 6,000W | 132.3 lb | $1,979.99 | $0.52 |
Shaded rows are our picks. Assumed load: A 1,500W air fryer. Its heater cycles on and off to hold temperature, so a 15-minute cook uses about 260 watt-hours.
What an air fryer pulls, and why
An air fryer is a small oven with a strong fan. A heating coil sits above the basket, and the fan blows the hot air down over the food. Think of a hair dryer pointed at your dinner. The coil is what uses the power: about 1,500W on a full-size model whenever it is on. The fan uses far less.
That 1,500W has to fit under the power station’s output rating, the most watts it can supply at once. If it does not, the station switches its outlet off and the fryer goes dark. Five of the 15 models in the table have outputs under 1,500W: the four small units and the Bluetti AC70. They are marked “can’t run it”, and a bigger battery would not change that.
The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is rated for exactly 1,500W. The table shows it working, but with no margin at all, so it is not a pick.
The heater cycles, so a cook costs less than the label suggests
1,500W for 15 minutes would be 375 watt-hours. A watt-hour is a unit of energy: one watt used for one hour. The real figure is lower, about 260Wh in our numbers, because the coil does not stay on. Once the basket reaches the set temperature, a thermostat switches the coil off and on to hold it there, the way an oven does.
Cycling saves energy. It does not lower the outlet rating you need. Each time the coil comes back on, the station sees the full 1,500W again. The coil also stays on without a break while the fryer heats up, so a short cook costs more per minute than a long one.
A power station stores DC power and the fryer needs household AC. Converting it loses about 15% in our math, so one cook takes a little over 300Wh of battery. That gives 3 cooks from a 1,000Wh unit, 6 from a 2,000Wh unit, and 13 from the EcoFlow Delta Pro 3.
What changes the number
- Cook time. The table counts 15-minute cooks. A 30-minute cook counts as about two.
- Temperature. A higher setting keeps the coil on for more of the cook.
- Preheating. Preheat minutes are full-power minutes. Skip them when the recipe allows.
- Opening the basket. Hot air escapes each time, and the coil runs to replace it.
Check the label before you buy
Air fryers vary a lot. Small models are rated lower than 1,500W. Large and dual-basket models can be rated 1,700W or more. The label on the bottom or back lists the watts.
A small fryer changes which stations work. One rated 900W would run on the Bluetti AC70’s 1,000W outlet, though with only 100W to spare. A large one rated 1,700W leaves 100W on an 1,800W outlet and 300W on the Anker’s 2,000W. The output rating covers everything plugged in at once, so leave room.
Where an air fryer is a poor fit for a battery
Three cooks from a 1,000Wh unit is about one day of hot meals. One 15-minute cook uses as much energy as about three and a half 3-minute microwave heats. If most of what you cook is reheating, the microwave guide shows a cheaper way to do it. For an outage that lasts days, plan how you will recharge, or step up to a 2,000Wh unit.
The picks in detail
Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2
- 3 15-minute cooks
- Air fryer
- $499.99
- $0.49 per Wh
- 24.9 lb
- Weight
Outlet margin is what separates the 1,000Wh units for this job, and this one has the most: 2,000W, which is 500W above a 1,500W air fryer. Large air fryers can be rated 1,700W or more, and this is the only unit in its class that would still have 300W to spare. One charge gives 3 cooks of 15 minutes, and a full wall recharge takes 49 minutes.
What fits
- 2,000W outlet, 500W over the air fryer's draw
- Full wall recharge in 49 minutes
What does not
- 3 cooks is about one day of meals
- Cannot be expanded with extra batteries
Anker's list price is $599.99. It has sold for under $430 at other retailers.
EcoFlow Delta 3 Max
- 6 15-minute cooks
- Air fryer
- $879
- $0.43 per Wh
- 44.8 lb
- Weight
6 cooks per charge, which is two days at three cooks a day. Capacity is the real limit with an air fryer, and this is the cheapest way to double it: $879, or $0.43 per watt-hour, against $0.49 for the Anker above. Its 2,400W outlet leaves 900W free while the fryer runs. At 44.8 lb it suits a van, an RV or a kitchen counter, not a carry to a picnic table.
What fits
- 6 cooks per charge
- $879, the lowest price in the 2,000Wh class
- 2,400W outlet, 900W over the air fryer's draw
What does not
- 44.8 lb
- Cannot be expanded with extra batteries
EcoFlow's list price is $1,199. The Delta 3 Max Plus is a separate, pricier model.
EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus
- 3 15-minute cooks
- Air fryer
- $669
- $0.65 per Wh
- 27.6 lb
- Weight
On its own this gives 3 cooks from an 1,800W outlet, the same as the cheaper 1,000Wh units. The reason to buy it is growth. Add-on batteries take it up to 5kWh, which by the same math is about 16 cooks. So you can start small and add capacity if 3 cooks proves too few. $669 is $0.65 per watt-hour, and $180 more than the Bluetti Elite 100 V2, which also gives 3 cooks.
What fits
- Expandable up to 5kWh with add-on batteries
- 1,000W solar input
What does not
- $0.65 per watt-hour, the highest of the four picks
- 1,800W outlet leaves 300W of headroom
EcoFlow's list price is $799.
Bluetti Elite 200 V2
- 6 15-minute cooks
- Air fryer
- $899
- $0.43 per Wh
- 53.4 lb
- Weight
Its 2,600W outlet is the largest of any model here under 100 pounds, so even an air fryer rated 1,800W leaves 800W free. It gives 6 cooks, and its 6,000-cycle rating is the highest in the table, which counts if you cook from the battery every day. The trade is weight. At 53.4 lb it is the heaviest 2,000Wh unit, and $899 is $20 more than the EcoFlow Delta 3 Max.
What fits
- 2,600W outlet, the largest under 100 pounds
- 6,000 cycles, the highest in the table
What does not
- 53.4 lb, the heaviest 2,000Wh unit
- $20 more than the EcoFlow Delta 3 Max for the same 6 cooks
Bluetti's list price is $1,099.
Verdict
Buy the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 for a standard 1,500W air fryer. Its 2,000W outlet has the most margin in the 1,000Wh class. If you cook from the battery daily, get the EcoFlow Delta 3 Max for 6 cooks at the lowest price per watt-hour. Choose the EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus only if you plan to add batteries, and the Bluetti Elite 200 V2 for a large fryer. Skip everything under 1,500W output, and skip the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2, which sits exactly at the limit.
How these numbers were worked out. Runtime = battery capacity × efficiency ÷ average watts. We use 85% efficiency for AC outlets and 90% for DC and USB ports, because some energy is lost as heat on the way out. A model is marked "can't run it" when the device needs more watts than the outlet gives, or a bigger startup surge than the unit is rated for. Your own device may draw more or less than our assumed load, so treat these as estimates. Prices were checked on 2026-10-04 and change often. Full method
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