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 …—
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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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Small kitchen appliances like air fryers, coffee makers and vacuum cleaners also see substantial price drops from major retailers.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 15 Nov. 2025
Small kitchen appliances, such as air fryers, coffee makers, and vacuum cleaners, also see substantial price drops from major retailers.
—Samantha Neely, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Nov. 2025
Small kitchen appliances like air fryers, coffee makers and vacuum cleaners also see substantial price drops from major retailers.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Nov. 2025
An all-in-one air fryer is a practical gift that can roast, reheat, dehydrate, and more.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2025
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Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 15 Nov. 2025
Small kitchen appliances, such as air fryers, coffee makers, and vacuum cleaners, also see substantial price drops from major retailers.
—Samantha Neely, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Nov. 2025
Small kitchen appliances like air fryers, coffee makers and vacuum cleaners also see substantial price drops from major retailers.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Nov. 2025
An all-in-one air fryer is a practical gift that can roast, reheat, dehydrate, and more.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2025
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 23 Nov. 2025.
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