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

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

You can learn to confit duck legs in your Air Fryer or make a hollandaise before work.

From Salon

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

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