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

Instead, she's been making as many meals as possible using her air fryer.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Crisp it up — in the oven or air fryer — until it turns deeply golden and audibly crackly.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

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 • Dec. 4, 2025

Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods has since become more deals- and convenience-focused, a place where you can buy 10-for-$11 Greek yogurt cups while dropping off the Amazon return for that air fryer you impulse-bought.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2021