fryer

American

[frahy-er] / ˈfraɪ ər /

Or frier

noun

a person or thing that fries. fry.
something, as a young chicken, to be cooked by frying. fry.
deep fryer.

fryer British

/ ˈfraɪə /

noun

a person or thing that fries
a young chicken suitable for frying

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Etymology

Origin of fryer

First recorded in 1850–55; fry ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue said the fire was caused by an air fryer igniting nearby objects.

From BBC

Pensioners are being urged to get a free air fryer before supplies run out.

From BBC

Air fryers are to be given out free by a community group that has been teaching people how to cook as part of a scheme to help them eat more healthily.

From BBC

Jurors heard that he and the alleged victim had an argument at her flat in November 2024, in which Rumiantsev damaged her air fryer and dropped her kettle before leaving the apartment.

From BBC

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