air fryer

[air frahy-er]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of air fryer¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

Enjoy them straight out of the box or warmed up in the oven or air fryer for a few minutes.

From Salon

Batch cooking and using an air fryer or microwave rather than heating up the oven for a small item can save energy.

From BBC

Every kitchen has its own graveyard of gadgets: the blender purchased during a smoothie phase, the air fryer that seemed so promising until it turned into a crumb trap, the espresso machine that was supposed to pay for itself in 76 lattes but instead just stares you down on a Sunday morning while you lace up your shoes for a café run.

From Salon

There’s also a bartering and swap group where folks negotiate clever exchanges: “I have an unused air fryer. You have an unused desk chair. Want to swap?”

From Salon

Warm them up in an air fryer or conventional oven until they’re crispy and golden brown.

From Salon