air fryer
noun
plural air fryers
: an airtight, usually small electrical appliance for quick cooking of foods by means of convection currents circulated rapidly by a fan
Contrary to the name, an air fryer doesn't fry food. It's a compact kitchen appliance that circulates hot air around the food to cook it …—
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Rasha AliAir fryers create a crispy coating on foods using minimal oil by way of convection.—Betty Gold
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But for those of you who do use air fryers, 34% use them for frozen french fries, 12% for chicken wings, and 3% for egg rolls.
—Gabriela Riccardi, Quartz, 8 May 2024
She’s tried all the methods—roasting, frying, and everything in between—and has found that tossing them in an air fryer produces a consistently perfect final product.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 May 2024
Speaking of cleanup, both experts had insight into air fryer upkeep.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Standout savings include deals on Apple’s best-selling gadgets, Ninja’s time-saving air fryer, and a sleek water flosser.
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 15 Apr. 2024
Roast for about 15 minutes (less if using an air fryer toaster oven), turning them once, or until tender to your taste.
—Yakir Levy, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
These items include air fryers, rice cakes, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, as well as spray oils, which can be dispensed more sparingly and some of which contain less fat than regular cooking oils.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024
This trend features diverse cuisines and ingredients, further enriching the outdoor culinary landscape and going beyond the standard grill to include outdoor air fryers and firepits, adds Marcus.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2023
But the simple dish can be elevated with other ingredients and the use of your food processor and air fryer.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Gabriela Riccardi, Quartz, 8 May 2024
She’s tried all the methods—roasting, frying, and everything in between—and has found that tossing them in an air fryer produces a consistently perfect final product.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 May 2024
Speaking of cleanup, both experts had insight into air fryer upkeep.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Standout savings include deals on Apple’s best-selling gadgets, Ninja’s time-saving air fryer, and a sleek water flosser.
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 15 Apr. 2024
Roast for about 15 minutes (less if using an air fryer toaster oven), turning them once, or until tender to your taste.
—Yakir Levy, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
These items include air fryers, rice cakes, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, as well as spray oils, which can be dispensed more sparingly and some of which contain less fat than regular cooking oils.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024
This trend features diverse cuisines and ingredients, further enriching the outdoor culinary landscape and going beyond the standard grill to include outdoor air fryers and firepits, adds Marcus.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2023
But the simple dish can be elevated with other ingredients and the use of your food processor and air fryer.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Air fryer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20fryer. Accessed 11 May. 2024.
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