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
Rasha AliAir fryers create a crispy coating on foods using minimal oil by way of convection.—Betty Gold
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Another noteworthy aspect about the air fryer is its heating capabilities.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
To prevent this, the Chinese space oven is more like an air fryer with fans to circulate the hot air.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
Having them in the freezer means all that stands between me and a delicious, filling, mostly homemade dinner is heating them up in the oven for just over 10 minutes (an air fryer works too) and serving them with some quick roasted vegetables, pasta, and sauce.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2025
One of our favorite features is the easy-view window, something most air fryers do not have.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
To prevent this, the Chinese space oven is more like an air fryer with fans to circulate the hot air.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
Having them in the freezer means all that stands between me and a delicious, filling, mostly homemade dinner is heating them up in the oven for just over 10 minutes (an air fryer works too) and serving them with some quick roasted vegetables, pasta, and sauce.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2025
One of our favorite features is the easy-view window, something most air fryers do not have.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 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 Nov. 2025.
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