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

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