noun
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a person or thing that fries
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a young chicken suitable for frying
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Origin of fryer
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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
In one study, the team partnered with researchers at Washington State University to use a specially designed microwave fryer.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 2, 2026
WSJ | Buy Side: This stainless steel air fryer looks great without sacrificing performance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
Pensioners are being urged to get a free air fryer before supplies run out.
From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2026
He had turned off the fryer some time ago, but the odor of grease lingered.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
The researchers suggest that existing industrial fryers could be upgraded with microwave generators, which are relatively low cost and widely available.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 2, 2026
They decided to pitch Walmart a new line of colorful air fryers and toasters called Beautiful.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 19, 2026
It’s quiet now, but the fryers are still on and reflection is on the menu.
From Salon ● Nov. 8, 2025
The move isn’t about what’s used in kitchen fryers, but about the supply chain of used cooking oil that goes into making biofuel.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2025
The same mail who owned the hatchery for egg-layers where my father mainly worked also owned several processing plants for his roasters and fryers.
From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata
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