air-fry

[ air-frahy ]

verb (used with object)

, air-fried, air-fry·ing.

1. to cook in an air fryer:

   We seasoned the fresh potato slices with salt and pepper, drizzled them with olive oil, and air-fried them for 15 minutes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of air-fry¹

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

I’ll air-fry it, sauce it, slip into soups — the sky’s the limit.

From Washington Post

Set the air fryer to 380 degrees — there is no need to preheat — and air-fry the chicken for 8 minutes; then, using tongs or a fork, flip the pieces and cook, flipping every 5 minutes, until the chicken looks dark red with charred spots and has an internal temperature of 165 degrees, about 15 more minutes total.

From Washington Post

Sliver it and air-fry it for a mozzarella stick-ish snack.

From Salon

Carefully drain, then air-fry as directed until light brown and crisp.

From Seattle Times

There are many ways to air-fry potatoes into french fries.

From Seattle Times