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 : an appliance used to air fry
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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Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Additionally, overcrowding an air fryer basket can cause the parchment paper to burn.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
The kitchen is also designed for plugging in an air fryer.
—New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
Heat the air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and reheat the chicken for 5 to 8 minutes.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
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Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Additionally, overcrowding an air fryer basket can cause the parchment paper to burn.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
The kitchen is also designed for plugging in an air fryer.
—New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
Heat the air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and reheat the chicken for 5 to 8 minutes.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
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 22 Apr. 2026.
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