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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These would be best reheated in an air fryer or in the oven.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
Some suggested popping the baked goods into the microwave or air fryer for a few seconds.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
Place the tofu in the air fryer basket, shaking off any excess potato starch while transferring.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 16 July 2025
Try cleaning the inside of your microwave and other small appliances like your air fryer.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
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Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
Some suggested popping the baked goods into the microwave or air fryer for a few seconds.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
Place the tofu in the air fryer basket, shaking off any excess potato starch while transferring.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 16 July 2025
Try cleaning the inside of your microwave and other small appliances like your air fryer.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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