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 …—
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Rasha AliAir fryers create a crispy coating on foods using minimal oil by way of convection.—Betty Gold
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Speaking of cleanup, both experts had insight into air fryer upkeep.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Standout savings include deals on Apple’s best-selling gadgets, Ninja’s time-saving air fryer, and a sleek water flosser.
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 15 Apr. 2024
Roast for about 15 minutes (less if using an air fryer toaster oven), turning them once, or until tender to your taste.
—Yakir Levy, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
These items include air fryers, rice cakes, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, as well as spray oils, which can be dispensed more sparingly and some of which contain less fat than regular cooking oils.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024
This trend features diverse cuisines and ingredients, further enriching the outdoor culinary landscape and going beyond the standard grill to include outdoor air fryers and firepits, adds Marcus.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2023
But the simple dish can be elevated with other ingredients and the use of your food processor and air fryer.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Related article Ditch your air fryer and replace it with this magic multitasker
Food with less salt may taste boring at first, but your tastebuds can adjust within just a couple of weeks, Freeman said, so give yourself time to adjust.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
Some of the more common items that move through the warehouse are crock pots, air fryers, paper towels, toilet paper, dog food and cat food, Abundis said.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2024
Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Standout savings include deals on Apple’s best-selling gadgets, Ninja’s time-saving air fryer, and a sleek water flosser.
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 15 Apr. 2024
Roast for about 15 minutes (less if using an air fryer toaster oven), turning them once, or until tender to your taste.
—Yakir Levy, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
These items include air fryers, rice cakes, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, as well as spray oils, which can be dispensed more sparingly and some of which contain less fat than regular cooking oils.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024
This trend features diverse cuisines and ingredients, further enriching the outdoor culinary landscape and going beyond the standard grill to include outdoor air fryers and firepits, adds Marcus.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2023
But the simple dish can be elevated with other ingredients and the use of your food processor and air fryer.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Related article Ditch your air fryer and replace it with this magic multitasker
Food with less salt may taste boring at first, but your tastebuds can adjust within just a couple of weeks, Freeman said, so give yourself time to adjust.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
Some of the more common items that move through the warehouse are crock pots, air fryers, paper towels, toilet paper, dog food and cat food, Abundis said.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Air fryer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20fryer. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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