fryer

American

[frahy-er] / ˈfraɪ ər /

Or frier

noun

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

fryer British

/ ˈfraɪə /

noun

a person or thing that fries
a young chicken suitable for frying

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Etymology

Origin of fryer

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

Example Sentences

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In one study, the team partnered with researchers at Washington State University to use a specially designed microwave fryer.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Each eligible household can receive one energy-efficient cooking appliance, including an air fryer, along with access to free healthy cooking sessions.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Gene Cao spends six days a week working at a Chinese restaurant near Tampa, Fla., dunking crab rangoons and chicken wings into the fryer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

We made burgers and fries, and I found I could still run a bun through a toaster and shake the oil out of a fryer basket.

From Slate • Aug. 11, 2025

It was a propane tank turkey fryer and worked great for frybread.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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