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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The 3 Quart Mechanical Air Fryer is a compact yet powerful air fryer that makes healthier cooking fast, easy and delicious.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 18 May 2026
The line features a range of countertop essentials, including coffee/spice grinders, slow cookers, air fryers, rice cookers, blenders, toasters, waffle makers, and more, all available exclusively on Amazon.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
But unlike lower-commitment purchases like a car or an air fryer, a house doesn’t come with an owner’s manual, and every hollow whoosh through the vents meant the furnace was imploding or a pipe was bursting.
—Maggie Slepian, Longreads, 14 May 2026
Preheat the air fryer to 375ºF, then warm the chicken for four to six minutes.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 18 May 2026
The line features a range of countertop essentials, including coffee/spice grinders, slow cookers, air fryers, rice cookers, blenders, toasters, waffle makers, and more, all available exclusively on Amazon.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
But unlike lower-commitment purchases like a car or an air fryer, a house doesn’t come with an owner’s manual, and every hollow whoosh through the vents meant the furnace was imploding or a pipe was bursting.
—Maggie Slepian, Longreads, 14 May 2026
Preheat the air fryer to 375ºF, then warm the chicken for four to six minutes.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
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“Air fryer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20fryer. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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