fryer

or fri·er

[ frahy-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that fries. fry.
2. something, as a young chicken, to be cooked by frying. fry.
3. deep fryer.

fryer

/ ˈfraɪə /

noun

1. a person or thing that fries
2. a young chicken suitable for frying

Word History and Origins

Origin of fryer¹

First recorded in 1850–55; fry ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Miso Robotics has a lot riding on its ability to convince fast-food chains to incorporate Flippy — a robotic arm that drops fryer baskets into sizzling oil — into their kitchens.

From Los Angeles Times

This virtual "basket of goods" is regularly updated to reflect shopping trends, with vinyl records and air fryers added in 2024, and hand sanitiser removed.

From BBC

This "basket of goods" is regularly updated to reflect shopping trends, with vinyl records and air fryers added in 2024, and hand sanitiser removed.

From BBC

Something that I’ve started doing lately is a very simple, very quick method that involves two of my absolute favorite things: chicken breasts and the air fryer.

From Salon

Other computer-guided upgrades are also aimed at cutting labor costs, from automatic avocado peelers and dishwashers to robotic arms that flip burgers and turn over fryer baskets.

From Los Angeles Times