noun
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a person or thing that fries
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a young chicken suitable for frying
Etymology
Origin of fryer
Example Sentences
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Crisp it up — in the oven or air fryer — until it turns deeply golden and audibly crackly.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 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
It was also the world’s biggest bird fryer, incinerating thousands of birds a year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025
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
Beto picked pineapple, still warm from the fryer.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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