Air-Fry

Pronunciation: /ɛr-fraɪ/

Definitions of air-fry

verb To cook food by circulating hot air around it in a small amount of oil, creating a crispy texture similar to frying.

Example Sentences

A1 I air-fry my vegetables instead of frying them in oil.

A2 She learned how to air-fry chicken wings for a healthier option.

B1 Many people are switching to air-frying as a way to reduce their fat intake.

B2 The air-fryer has become a popular kitchen appliance for those looking to cook with less oil.

C1 Professional chefs often use air-frying techniques to create crispy dishes without excess oil.

C2 The restaurant's signature dish is air-fried fish, which has become a customer favorite.

Examples of air-fry in a Sentence

formal Many health-conscious individuals prefer to air-fry their food instead of deep-frying it.

informal I love how crispy and delicious food turns out when I air-fry it.

slang I'm gonna air-fry some chicken wings for dinner tonight.

figurative She knew she had to air-fry her thoughts before speaking in the meeting.

Grammatical Forms of air-fry

• past tense: air-fried
• plural: air-fries
• comparative: more air-fried
• superlative: most air-fried
• present tense: air-fry
• future tense: will air-fry
• perfect tense: have air-fried
• continuous tense: is air-frying
• singular: air-fry
• positive degree: air-fry
• infinitive: to air-fry
• gerund: air-frying
• participle: air-fried

Origin and Evolution of air-fry

First Known Use: 2010 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'air-fry' originated as a marketing term for a cooking method that uses hot air to fry food, mimicking the results of deep frying but with less oil.

Evolution of the word: The word 'air-fry' has evolved to become a popular cooking technique and a common household term for a type of kitchen appliance that uses circulating hot air to cook food quickly and with less oil.