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

Examples of air fryer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Hash brown potato crowns go in the air fryer and come out perfectly crisp. Bon Appétit, 18 Oct. 2024 There are four ways to reheat pancakes: oven, microwave, skillet, and air fryer. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024 The air fryer has a wide temperature range, and there are built-in filters that help cut down on any odors. Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 10 Oct. 2024 Stock your kitchen with new countertop appliances, including this toaster that can fit four slices at a time, an air fryer with eight cooking presets, and an ice maker that’s way better than a $600 machine, according to one customer. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for air fryer 

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Word History

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of air fryer was in 1985

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“Air fryer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20fryer. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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air fryer

noun
: an airtight usually small electrical appliance for quick cooking of foods by means of convection currents circulated rapidly by a fan
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