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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How to clean your air fryer The best place to start when cleaning your air fryer is the rack the food sits on and the bucket that holds it.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
Although your great-grandmother would probably roll over in her grave at the notion of microwaving bacon, or would possibly accuse an air fryer of witchcraft and throw it in the river, these more modern methods have a bevy of fans.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
Invest in new countertop appliances for less, like this two-in-one toaster oven and air fryer, or upgrade everyday cookware pieces while Dutch ovens and versatile pans are discounted.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Head over to Walmart to snag my beloved Beautiful by Drew Barrymore air fryer and toaster oven, or keep scrolling to shop more from her kitchen collection.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
Although your great-grandmother would probably roll over in her grave at the notion of microwaving bacon, or would possibly accuse an air fryer of witchcraft and throw it in the river, these more modern methods have a bevy of fans.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
Invest in new countertop appliances for less, like this two-in-one toaster oven and air fryer, or upgrade everyday cookware pieces while Dutch ovens and versatile pans are discounted.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Head over to Walmart to snag my beloved Beautiful by Drew Barrymore air fryer and toaster oven, or keep scrolling to shop more from her kitchen collection.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for air fryer
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“Air fryer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20fryer. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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