air frying

American  

[air frahy-ing] / ˈɛər ˌfraɪ ɪŋ /

noun

1. a method of food preparation in which the ingredients are enclosed in a type of small convection oven and cooked, with little or no oil, by the circulation of hot air, which for certain foods results in a crispy surface, as if they had been deep-fried.

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Etymology

Origin of air frying

First recorded in 2010–15 air ¹ ( def. ) + fry ¹ ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Unlike baking, which can leave wings unevenly crisp, air frying ensures that each wing — crispy to the last bite — receives a uniform golden crunch.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2025

But once you try air frying wings, there’s no turning back.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2025

In addition to air frying, the Uber Air Fryer XL Deluxe can be used to bake, broil, roast or dehydrate food.

From Washington Times • Dec. 7, 2022

What's great about these chickpeas is that they stay crispy for a few days after air frying or oven-baking on a sheet pan, which makes them ideal to pack for lunches.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2022

Last year, they started getting a lot of inquiries about air frying, Johnson said, so they conducted research and training over the summer to better prepare the team to answer those questions this year.

From Washington Post • Nov. 27, 2019