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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Start by grabbing a bag of frozen breaded chicken tenders or nuggets, and cook them in the air fryer according to package directions.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
One, for example, which has been viewed more than 43,000 times, shows a user cleaning an air fryer by putting a dishwasher tablet in the drawer and running the appliance.
—Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Weeknight dinners and Sunday meal prep don't have to be a chore with these deals on a time-saving air fryer, a set of Rubbermaid containers, and more.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 11 July 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, 11 July 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
One, for example, which has been viewed more than 43,000 times, shows a user cleaning an air fryer by putting a dishwasher tablet in the drawer and running the appliance.
—Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Weeknight dinners and Sunday meal prep don't have to be a chore with these deals on a time-saving air fryer, a set of Rubbermaid containers, and more.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 11 July 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, 11 July 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 10 Aug. 2025.
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