air-fried
Convection-cooked, less oil
Air-fried describes food cooked in an air fryer—a countertop appliance that circulates hot air to crisp food with little or no oil.
The method produces results similar to deep-frying but with less fat: air-fried chicken wings, air-fried french fries.
The technique has become popular for healthier versions of traditionally fried foods.
Heat transfer via motion
- countertopFlat kitchen work surface
- multicookerProgrammable all-in-one cooker
- ovenEnclosed cooking chamber
- basketWoven carrying vessel
rack · timer · non-stick · compact · ventilation · wattage · presets · turbo
Brittle and snapping
- crunchyBreaking with sound
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- cracklingSharp snapping noises
- crustHard outer layer
crispiness · browned · caramelized · seared · toasted · flaky · exterior · coating
Containing minimal lipids
- oil-freeContaining no lipids
- lighterComparative of not heavy
- heart-healthyBeneficial for cardiovascular function
- health-consciousAware of physical wellbeing
guilt-free · lean · wholesome · nutritious · wellness
Moving in a circuit
- crispingBecoming firm and brittle
- roastingCooking with dry heat
- bakingCooking with dry heat
- reheatingRestoring temperature to food
dehydrating · browning · preheating · flipping · shaking · parchment · temperature · timing
Moving with speed
- time-savingReducing required duration
- easyRequiring minimal effort
- effortlessRequiring no strain
- simpleFree of complexity
fast · hassle-free · one-touch · weeknight · meal-prep · beginner-friendly · hands-off
convection
Heat transfer via motion
- countertopFlat kitchen work surface
- multicookerProgrammable all-in-one cooker
- ovenEnclosed cooking chamber
basket · rack · timer · non-stick · compact · ventilation · wattage · presets · turbo · drawer
crispy
Brittle and snapping
crust · crispiness · browned · caramelized · seared · toasted · flaky · exterior · coating · panko
low-fat
Containing minimal lipids
- oil-freeContaining no lipids
- lighterComparative of not heavy
- heart-healthyBeneficial for cardiovascular function
health-conscious · guilt-free · lean · wholesome · nutritious · wellness
circulating
Moving in a circuit
reheating · dehydrating · browning · preheating · flipping · shaking · parchment · temperature · timing
quick
Moving with speed
- time-savingReducing required duration
- easyRequiring minimal effort
- effortlessRequiring no strain
simple · fast · hassle-free · one-touch · weeknight · meal-prep · beginner-friendly · hands-off
chicken-wings
Fried poultry limb pieces
falafel · pakoras · tofu · vegetables · fish · bacon · plantains · churros · doughnuts · chickpeas