New Lidl £25 air fryer costs 9p to use similar to pricier Tower model out Thursday

New Lidl £25 air fryer costs 9p to use similar to pricier Tower model out Thursday Only a few days left until the bargain device comes out in stores across the UK UK homeowners keen to upgrade their kitchen appliances without breaking the bank may be impressed by Lidl's new 'Kitchen and Household' range, coming out this week. From Thursday, October 29, shoppers will be able to check out a new line-up of utensils, gadgets and other kitchen items - including a new air fryer. For £24.99, customers can get their hands on Lidl's Silvercrest Digital Hot Air Fryer SHFD 1400. The "multi-purpose" appliance is not only designed to save space in the kitchen, but could also be viewed as a budget-friendly alternative for those who like the look and sound of Tower's Vortx Two Litre Air Fryer, but would prefer to keep spending to a minimum. The Lidl £24.99 air fryer fries with "little to no oil or fat", and comes with an LED touch-screen display with eight preset programs. The supermarket says that the shape of the frying basket ensures "optimal heat circulation", while the removable frying basket features "high-quality ILAG non-stick coating". What are the other key features of the Lidl air fryer? - Multi-purpose: fry, grill, bake and cook - Temperature adjustable from 80°C to 200°C - Timer setting range: 0–60 mins - Stainless steel heating element with fan and overheating protection - Quick-Start function - With practical cable storage - Includes instruction manual with 10 recipes - Power consumption: 1400W - Basket capacity: max. 2.4L (max. 640g of frozen chips) - Cable length: 100cm - Three-year warranty How is the £25 supermarket model similar to Tower? The Lidl Silvercrest air fryer is very similar to the Tower Vortx series in overall performance, technology, and budget-friendly positioning. The supermarket version is arguably a direct alternative to compact single-basket models such as the Tower Vortx T17147 4.2L or the Tower Vortx 2L Compact. The Range is selling the Tower Vortx 2L air fryer for £34.99. The product description says: "Discover a world of delicious crispy fried food, all made healthier with this Vortx Air Fryer from Tower. Using minimal oil, your ingredients are cooked with up to 99% less fat, letting you indulge in tasty fried chicken and crispy chips completely guilt-free." In terms of appearance, both appliances share a highly compact, space-saving design finished in a sleek, minimalist black. Each unit features a prominent front-facing pull-out drawer equipped with an integrated handle, maximising counter space. Because they both focus on a vertical, small-footprint shape, they may be particularly well-suited for smaller households, students, or people looking to avoid bulky appliances on their countertops. When it comes to performance, these two air fryers are very similar in how they cook food. Both machines rely on rapid hot-air circulation to mimic traditional deep-frying, allowing you to fry, roast, bake, and grill with up to 99% less oil. They also share a maximum temperature of 200°C, which is the standard sweet spot for everyday foods. Ensure our latest DWP headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Click here to activate or add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settings. How can Lidl's air fryer help cut costs? For shoppers focused on keeping their spending to an absolute minimum, the Lidl Silvercrest Digital Air Fryer offers long-term financial value for three key reasons. First, at an upfront cost of just £24.99, it is priced lower than the Tower Vortx's standard retail price, which often ranges from £35 to £40 at stores like The Range. Second, the Lidl model includes a three-year warranty right out of the box. Tower only gives you a one-year guarantee upfront and requires you to register online to extend it. The Silvercrest model also features a 1400W heating element, a digital 60-minute timer, and eight preset programs. Compared to the Tower model's lower 1000W output and 30-minute manual timer. By reducing overall cooking time, the Lidl air fryer lets you run it for shorter periods. This could help shoppers scale back household electricity use and keep monthly energy bills as low as possible. How much does the Lidl air fryer cost to use? The Silvercrest Digital Air Fryer has a power consumption of 1400W. Assuming you are on a standard variable tariff covered by the current Ofgem energy price cap (running until December 31, 2026), the average UK electricity rate is 26.32p per kWh. The running cost breakdown is as follows: - Per 15 minutes: ~9.2p - Per 30 minutes: ~18.4p - Per hour: ~36.8p