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air fryer
noun
plural air fryers
: an airtight, usually small electrical appliance for quick cooking of foods by means of convection currents circulated rapidly by a fan
Contrary to the name, an air fryer doesn't fry food. It's a compact kitchen appliance that circulates hot air around the food to cook it …—Rasha Ali
Air fryers create a crispy coating on foods using minimal oil by way of convection.—Betty Gold
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Get The Recipe Air Fryer Okra Break out the air fryer for Mama's favorite summer vegetable.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Walmart is offering clearance sales before the end of the year, with products like air fryers off 50% and artificial Christmas trees on sale for 70% off.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024
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—Lucy Ford, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
To close out the site’s cyber weekend sale, Prime subscribers can save on air fryers, cordless vacuums, artificial Christmas trees, and so much more.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1985, in the meaning defined above
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“Air fryer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20fryer. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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air fryer
noun
: an airtight usually small electrical appliance for quick cooking of foods by means of convection currents circulated rapidly by a fan
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