air fryer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of air fryer
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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Form it into small nuggets — or don’t even worry too much about shape — and cook them in the air fryer until they’re golden and cooked through.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
I throw them for ten minutes at 375F in the air fryer and eat with spoonfuls of lentils mixed with rice for lunch.
From Salon • May 9, 2026
WSJ | Buy Side: This stainless steel air fryer looks great without sacrificing performance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
Batch cooking and using an air fryer or microwave rather than heating up the oven for a small item can save energy.
From BBC • Aug. 27, 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
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