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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.

Etymology

Origin of air fryer

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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WSJ | Buy Side: This stainless steel air fryer looks great without sacrificing performance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

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

From Salon • Aug. 7, 2025

Derek Wang says his American customers were wowed by his air fryer models - which are controlled via smartphones and can also bake, roast and grill.

From BBC • May 14, 2025

Mr Wang, who studied engineering in Delaware in the US, spent three years helping develop the air fryer model.

From BBC • May 14, 2025

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