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

Both methods should take about 15 minutes, though Trader Joe’s recommends the air fryer for a slightly shorter cooking time. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026

Simply cut them in half, spray lightly with avocado oil, and toast them in the air fryer for a few minutes. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026

Pick up this Cuisinart air fryer that not only crisps food with minimal fat, but also roasts, bakes, and warms dishes with ease. —Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026

Using rubber gloves, rub the baking soda paste over the interior of the air fryer, being careful to avoid the heating components. —Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for air fryer

• briar
• brier
• buyer
• choir
• crier
• cryer
• drier
• dryer
• eyer
• flier
• flyer
• friar

Kids Definition

air fryer

noun

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