fryer

American  

[frahy-er] / ˈfraɪ ər /

Or frier

noun

1. a person or thing that fries. fry.

2. something, as a young chicken, to be cooked by frying. fry.

3. deep fryer.

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fryer British  

/ ˈfraɪə /

noun

1. a person or thing that fries

2. a young chicken suitable for frying

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Etymology

Origin of fryer

First recorded in 1850–55; fry ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

It was also the world’s biggest bird fryer, incinerating thousands of birds a year.

From The Wall Street Journal

He recalls those early years eating calamari straight from the fryer and begrudgingly embracing room-temperature plates.

From Salon

My panini press — a hulking little beast that has formally replaced my air fryer because I love a griddled sandwich that much — handles the job beautifully.

From Salon

Microwaves and air fryers can be cheaper to run than gas or electric ovens.

From BBC

Nyame repeats, opening those gargantuan hands that could palm air fryers.

From Literature