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 But the simple dish can be elevated with other ingredients and the use of your food processor and air fryer. —

Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024 Related article Ditch your air fryer and replace it with this magic multitasker Food with less salt may taste boring at first, but your tastebuds can adjust within just a couple of weeks, Freeman said, so give yourself time to adjust. —

Kristen Rogers, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024 Some of the more common items that move through the warehouse are crock pots, air fryers, paper towels, toilet paper, dog food and cat food, Abundis said. —

Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2024 Xiaomi is the world’s fourth-largest smartphone seller, yet the company has also moved into making smart TVs and home appliances like vacuum cleaners, microwave ovens, and air fryers. —

Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 2 Apr. 2024 Plus, there are low prices on cleaning essentials, such as vacuums and steam mops, as well as kitchen finds, including air fryers, blenders, and cutting boards. —

Bridget Degnan, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024 Other items on the list include air fryers, rice cakes, and edible sunflower seeds. —

Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 12 Mar. 2024 The line began with a handful of kitchen products—including a viral air fryer that continuously sold out—before expanding into additional spaces of the home. —

Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 Guests will never believe this bar-favorite appetizer came from your air fryer. —

Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2024

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