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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Don’t forget to check out deals on air fryers, slow cookers, and coffee makers, too. Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024 Today, the obsession with kitchen efficiency continues to thrive, playing out in trendy air fryers and instant pots. Michelle Mastro, JSTOR Daily, 18 Dec. 2024 Newer microwave models have more energy efficient designs and some also function as convection ovens (a.k.a. air fryers). Carly Monardo, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024 Snag $70 off this air fryer during Cuisinart’s Cyber Monday sale. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for air fryer 

Word History

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of air fryer was in 1985

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“Air fryer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20fryer. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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air fryer

noun
: an airtight usually small electrical appliance for quick cooking of foods by means of convection currents circulated rapidly by a fan
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