airfryer

Oilless kitchen appliance

An airfryer is a countertop kitchen appliance that circulates hot air to cook food, producing crispy results similar to deep frying but with little or no oil.

It's essentially a compact convection oven marketed for healthier versions of fried foods: I made chicken wings in the airfryer.

Also spelled air fryer.

appliance

countertop

Flat kitchen work surface

thermostat · timer · preheat · compact · wattage · touchscreen · dishwasher-safe · vent

crispiness

golden

Bright yellow, or precious

panko · browning · sear · charred · crackling · caramelized · crust · coating · batter · seasoning

convenience

time-saving

Reducing required duration

defrost · one-pot · weeknight · meal-prep · set-and-forget · low-maintenance

recipes

wings

Limbs for flight

falafels · samosas · empanadas · arancini · pakoras · tofu · cauliflower · zucchini · salmon · bacon

Opposites
cooking method/technology

airfryerdeep fryer

Vat for cooking in oil

deep-fat fryer · pan frying · shallow frying · slow cooker · microwave

cooking philosophy

airfryercampfire cooking

Food preparation over outdoor flames

open fire · hearth cooking · wood stove · cast iron skillet · spit roast

Family

air, fry, airs, airy, airily, airiness, airing, aired, fries

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G