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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Use your air fryer to make perfect baked sweet potatoes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2025
The lineup includes the best-selling 3-quart air fryer, cookware sets, tea kettles, coffee makers, and more starting at $30.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
With so many different modes, the Joule helpfully tells you exactly where to put the cooking rack or air fryer basket for optimal results.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2025
These span various categories, including waffle makers, toasters, ovens, blenders, air fryers, cookware, and mixers.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 31 Jan. 2025
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2025
The lineup includes the best-selling 3-quart air fryer, cookware sets, tea kettles, coffee makers, and more starting at $30.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
With so many different modes, the Joule helpfully tells you exactly where to put the cooking rack or air fryer basket for optimal results.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2025
These span various categories, including waffle makers, toasters, ovens, blenders, air fryers, cookware, and mixers.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Air fryer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20fryer. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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