air fryer
Oilless cooking appliance
An air fryer is a countertop kitchen appliance that circulates hot air rapidly to cook food, producing results similar to deep frying but with little or no oil.
The name is somewhat misleading—it's essentially a compact convection oven.
Air fryers became popular in the 2010s for making crispy foods like french fries and chicken wings with less fat than traditional frying.
Flat kitchen work surface
- convectionHeat transfer via motion
- basketWoven carrying vessel
- nonstickResists food adhesion
- temperature controlRegulating heat levels
timer · digital · compact · heating element · removable · dishwasher-safe · circulation · vented
Brittle and snapping
- crunchyBreaking with sound
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- brownedCooked until darker
- crustHard outer layer
crackling · flaky · tender · juicy · caramelized · charred · sizzling · crispness
Cooking with dry heat
- crispingBecoming firm and brittle
- bakingCooking with dry heat
- broilingExtremely hot, or oven-top cooking
- reheatingRestoring temperature to food
dehydrating · browning · toasting · grilling · caramelizing · searing · charring · glazing
Containing no lipids
- low-fatContaining minimal lipids
- healthierMore free from illness
- lighterComparative of not heavy
- guilt-freeWithout remorse or shame
heart-healthy · portion control · moderation · whole foods · clean eating
Reducing required duration
- quickMoving with speed
- efficientProductive without waste
- preprogrammedConfigured in advance
- space-savingMinimizing area used
versatile · one-touch · low-maintenance · beginner-friendly · weeknight · meal prep · reheating · leftovers
countertop
Flat kitchen work surface
- convectionHeat transfer via motion
- basketWoven carrying vessel
- nonstickResists food adhesion
temperature control · timer · digital · compact · heating element · removable · dishwasher-safe · circulation · vented · wattage
crispy
Brittle and snapping
crust · crackling · flaky · tender · juicy · caramelized · charred · sizzling · crispness · breaded
roasting
Cooking with dry heat
- crispingBecoming firm and brittle
- bakingCooking with dry heat
- broilingExtremely hot, or oven-top cooking
reheating · dehydrating · browning · toasting · grilling · caramelizing · searing · charring · glazing · breading
oil-free
Containing no lipids
guilt-free · heart-healthy · portion control · moderation · whole foods · clean eating
time-saving
Reducing required duration
- quickMoving with speed
- efficientProductive without waste
- preprogrammedConfigured in advance
space-saving · versatile · one-touch · low-maintenance · beginner-friendly · weeknight · meal prep · reheating · leftovers · defrosting
chicken wings
Fried poultry sections
- nuggetsSmall solid lumps
- vegetablesEdible plants, not fruits
- baconCured smoked pork
fish · tofu · falafel · samosas · spring rolls · empanadas · pakora · arancini · plantains · tempura
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Vat for cooking in oil
boiling · poaching · steaming · sous vide · shallow frying
air fryercast iron skillet
Heavy metal cooking pan
wood-fired oven · hearth cooking · Dutch oven · spit roasting · coal stove
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