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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Toss it in the air fryer for a few minutes to melt the cheese, roast the tomatoes, and crisp the bread for a mouthwatering, nutritious snack. —

Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2025 Start them in the slow cooker, then finish them in the air fryer to get that crispy-skinned finish. —

Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2025 The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and new technologies, like the air fryer, further promoted quickness, delivery and takeout food, the professor said. —

Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025 Another noteworthy aspect about the air fryer is its heating capabilities. —

Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for air fryer