air-fry

[air-frahy]

verb (used with object)

air-fried, air-frying 

1. to cook in an air fryer.

   We seasoned the fresh potato slices with salt and pepper, drizzled them with olive oil, and air-fried them for 15 minutes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of air-fry¹

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

I fry the leeks on the stove while the salmon air-fries, but if you'd rather, you can most certainly air-fry the leeks, too.

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I’ll air-fry it, sauce it, slip into soups — the sky’s the limit.

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Set the air fryer to 380 degrees — there is no need to preheat — and air-fry the chicken for 8 minutes; then, using tongs or a fork, flip the pieces and cook, flipping every 5 minutes, until the chicken looks dark red with charred spots and has an internal temperature of 165 degrees, about 15 more minutes total.

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Sliver it and air-fry it for a mozzarella stick-ish snack.

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Carefully drain, then air-fry as directed until light brown and crisp.

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