Air fryers have gained something of a cult following in the UK – but a leading insurance firm has warned fans of the kitchen gadget to be aware of their potential safety risks.

Insurance provider Aviva said it has witnessed a number of “significant” claims relating to air fryer fires over the last four years.

Some claims incurred tens of thousands of pounds’ worth of damage, with the average claim for 2024 sitting at just shy of £30,000.

In one case, an air fryer fire caused £80,000 worth of damage to a customer’s kitchen after spreading and setting the entire room alight.

The fire destroyed the kitchen ceiling, walls, cupboards (and their contents), a washing machine and a television. Gulp!