Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun One that fries, as a deep utensil usually equipped with a basket and used for frying foods.
- noun A small young chicken suitable for frying.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun One who or that which fries.
- noun A bird, a fish, or the like, intended or suitable for frying. Compare
roaster .
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun Something or someone that fries.
- noun A young chicken or other food item suitable to be cooked by frying.
- noun A pot equipped with a removable basket, designed to be used for frying objects; -- also called
deep fryer .
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun A container for
frying food . - noun A young
chicken suitable for frying; apullet
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun flesh of a medium-sized young chicken suitable for frying
Etymologies
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Examples
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It's a bigger expense on a small budget, but a whole fryer is an affordable option.
Lisa Turner: Screamin' Grocery Store Deals: 16 Cheap, Organic Foods Lisa Turner 2010
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It's a bigger expense on a small budget, but a whole fryer is an affordable option.
Lisa Turner: Screamin' Grocery Store Deals: 16 Cheap, Organic Foods Lisa Turner 2010
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It's a bigger expense on a small budget, but a whole fryer is an affordable option.
Lisa Turner: Screamin' Grocery Store Deals: 16 Cheap, Organic Foods Lisa Turner 2010
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It's a bigger expense on a small budget, but a whole fryer is an affordable option.
Lisa Turner: Screamin' Grocery Store Deals: 16 Cheap, Organic Foods Lisa Turner 2010
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It's a bigger expense on a small budget, but a whole fryer is an affordable option.
Lisa Turner: Screamin' Grocery Store Deals: 16 Cheap, Organic Foods Lisa Turner 2010
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Mr. ZABLE: Putting a liquid into a fryer is a really bad idea.
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Mr. ZABLE: Putting a liquid into a fryer is a really bad idea.
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Mr. ZABLE: Putting a liquid into a fryer is a really bad idea.
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In the fryer was a large round potato looking meat pie.
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Mr. ZABLE: Putting a liquid into a fryer is a really bad idea.
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Every “crispy'” chickpea recipe I have ever tried has been a disappointment. Instead of shatteringly crisp exteriors with tender, creamy interiors, the legumes came out of the air fryer basket with tough, almost dehydrated skins and tender but mealy flesh.
This Pantry Staple Is the Key to the Crispiest Air Fried Chickpeas | Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street | Recipes, TV and Cooking Tips Claire Lower 2026
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Your air fryer is like an amazing convection oven. It's small, yet mighty, and you can roast, broil, or bake in it. You cannot deep fry in it.
Everything You Need to Know About Your Air Fryer Editorial Process 2025
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So many people are trying to convince me to get an air fryer but idk if it’s worth it… yes u can make cool things but like many other kitchen/cooking devices the fun only lasts a few weeks or months an then it just stands around and takes place in our relatively tiny kitchen.
Is an air fryer worth it? Particular-Rush5856 2026
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