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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Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
From sourdough starter kits to air fryers, Amazon Prime Big Deal Days bring major discounts to kitchen essentials.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Chefman 4-Quart Air Fryer, $50 with Prime This large-capacity air fryer is a full 50 percent off at Amazon for the first time.
—Shalwah Evans, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Our top finds include a Coach bucket bag, Stanley tumbler, Ninja Crispi air fryer, and a Yankee Candle perfect for the fall season.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 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 13 Oct. 2025.
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