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 …—

Rasha Ali

Air fryers create a crispy coating on foods using minimal oil by way of convection.—

Betty Gold

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This air fryer has nine cooking functions: air fry, roast, bake, broil, dehydrate, freeze, proof, reheat and keep warm. —

Nora Colomer, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2025 Among the brands designing the latest version of air fryers are Ninja, Cuisinart, Philips, Instant Pot and more. —

Mason Leib, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025 Clean Tricky Appliances Far too many of us are going too long between cleans for appliances like air fryers and coffee makers. —

Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025 Or try this Cosori air fryer that has nine settings to crisp up, tenderize, and reheat your food to perfection. —

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