air fryer

American  

[air frahy-er] / ˈɛər ˌfraɪ ər /

noun

1. a type of countertop convection oven that uses circulating hot air to cook certain foods to an external crispness similar to the effect of deep-frying but with little or no oil.

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Etymology

Origin of air fryer

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue said the fire was caused by an air fryer igniting nearby objects.

From BBC

Pensioners are being urged to get a free air fryer before supplies run out.

From BBC

Each eligible household can receive one energy-efficient cooking appliance, including an air fryer, along with access to free healthy cooking sessions.

From BBC

Jurors heard that he and the alleged victim had an argument at her flat in November 2024, in which Rumiantsev damaged her air fryer and dropped her kettle before leaving the apartment.

From BBC

Its sage green air fryer sold out within the first 24 hours.

From The Wall Street Journal