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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Right now, Amazon has deals on KitchenAid stand mixers and accessories, air fryers from Ninja, Cosori, and Chefman.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Use your air fryer to crisp them up until golden, and take them on the go for a mess-free meal.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Reheat in the microwave or air fryer in about 60 seconds.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Experiment with the shape of your tofu pieces to maximize how much fits inside your air fryer.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
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Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Use your air fryer to crisp them up until golden, and take them on the go for a mess-free meal.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Reheat in the microwave or air fryer in about 60 seconds.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Experiment with the shape of your tofu pieces to maximize how much fits inside your air fryer.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 2026.
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