ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

air fryer

An air fryer is a kitchen appliance that cooks food by circulating hot air around it. It works like a small convection oven, where the hot air is circulated around the food to cook and crisp it like you would in a deep-fat fryer. Unlike a deep-fat fryer, you only need to use a small amount of oil (or none at all!) to get a crispy and tasty result. Air fryers are a healthier and quicker way to cook food.