Every Energy recipe

Energy recipes by game
GameRecipeBest use
Little Alchemy 1air + fireFastest, both are starting elements
Little Alchemy 1plant + sunAlternative later recipe
Little Alchemy 2fire + fireFastest, fire is a starting element
Little Alchemy 2fire + atmosphereAlternative
Little Alchemy 2fire + scienceAlternative
Little Alchemy 2heat + scienceAlternative

Fastest path from a new game

Little Alchemy 1

Drag air onto the board, then place fire on it. Energy appears immediately.

Little Alchemy 2

Drag fire onto the board, then place a second fire on it. Energy appears immediately.

Important things to make with Energy

Useful Energy combinations
GameCombinationResult
Little Alchemy 1energy + swampLife
Little Alchemy 1energy + metalElectricity
Little Alchemy 1energy + cloudStorm
Little Alchemy 1energy + airWind
Little Alchemy 1energy + waterSteam
Little Alchemy 2energy + primordial soupLife
Little Alchemy 2energy + cloud, rain or stormLightning
Little Alchemy 2energy + airHeat
Little Alchemy 2energy + containerBattery
Little Alchemy 2energy + sunSolar Cell

Why the recipe may not work

Check the game title first. Air + fire belongs to the original game; fire + fire belongs to Little Alchemy 2. If the correct pair still fails, separate the elements on the board and drag one directly onto the center of the other.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make Energy in Little Alchemy?

Combine air + fire in the original Little Alchemy.

How do you make Energy in Little Alchemy 2?

Combine fire + fire for the fastest recipe.

Why does air + fire not make Energy?

You are probably playing Little Alchemy 2, which changed the fastest recipe to fire + fire.

Sources

Primary sources are preferred for current availability and product features. Older walkthrough details are labeled and cross-checked where possible.