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 …Rasha Ali
Air fryers create a crispy coating on foods using minimal oil by way of convection.Betty Gold

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Find it on Amazon The Ninja Air Fryer For Delicious Dinners With Less Fat There’s a reason why the air fryer from Ninja has become one of the kitchen must-haves on social media. Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024 Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 3-Quart Air Fryer This air fryer is designed to save space on your countertop, and its 3-quart capacity can prepare enough food to feed four people. Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024 This looks well-proportioned and features a combination microwave, air fryer and convection oven, and a two-burner induction range and a sink. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024 How to Make Turkey Tenderloin in the Air Fryer Preheat air fryer to 360°F. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for air fryer 

Word History

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of air fryer was in 1985

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“Air fryer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20fryer. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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air fryer

noun
: an airtight usually small electrical appliance for quick cooking of foods by means of convection currents circulated rapidly by a fan
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