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 like any other countertop appliance, air fryers come with their own learning curve and important safety precautions.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
There are a number of great kitchenware deals kicking around, including markdowns on nonstick and stainless steel cookware, air fryers, Keurigs, and immersion blenders.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
At the same time, the Sync Air Fryer caters to those cooking smaller meals but still need that same level of precision, while benefiting from the convenience of a standard air fryer.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Unlike convection ovens, air fryers feature baskets.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
There are a number of great kitchenware deals kicking around, including markdowns on nonstick and stainless steel cookware, air fryers, Keurigs, and immersion blenders.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
At the same time, the Sync Air Fryer caters to those cooking smaller meals but still need that same level of precision, while benefiting from the convenience of a standard air fryer.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Unlike convection ovens, air fryers feature baskets.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 2025.
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