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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Word History

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of air fryer was in 1985

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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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