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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Need an easy meal that isn’t an air fryer or Instant Pot meal?
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No courtroom tug-of-war over who gets the dog or the air fryer.
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How to Make Copycat Malibu Chicken in the Air Fryer
The air fryer is a great tool for getting extra-crispy chicken.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
These air fryer liners on Amazon come in multiple sizes, so be sure to choose the liner size that fits your air fryer.
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Megan Wahn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
No courtroom tug-of-war over who gets the dog or the air fryer.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
How to Make Copycat Malibu Chicken in the Air Fryer
The air fryer is a great tool for getting extra-crispy chicken.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
These air fryer liners on Amazon come in multiple sizes, so be sure to choose the liner size that fits your air fryer.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 30 Mar. 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 5 May. 2025.
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