air fryer cult
/ɛr fraɪər kʌlt/
CommonThe intensely enthusiastic community of air fryer owners who insist on using it for everything and converting everyone around them.
Mostly used with humor. People often identify themselves as cult members willingly, acknowledging the absurdity while standing by the appliance.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | got an air fryer. the cult was right. where has this been my whole life | The person converted and is now a true believer. | tiktok, 2023 |
| 02 | my coworker is deep in the air fryer cult. tried to convince me to air fry my leftovers at lunch | A cult member is actively proselytizing to others. | x, 2022 |
| 03 | air fryer cult be making salmon, fries, donuts, and apparently bread in that thing | Noting the absurd range of things air fryer enthusiasts cook in it. | reddit, 2023 |
| 04 | i resisted for three years. the air fryer cult broke me. they were right | Finally gave in after long resistance and now agrees the appliance is worth it. | tiktok, 2024 |
Use it when
- Describing the intense enthusiasm air fryer owners have for the appliance.
- Joking about being obsessed with an air fryer.
- Describing the social pressure air fryer owners put on others to buy one.
Do not use it when
- You mean someone just uses an air fryer casually.
Origin and context
Air fryers became a mainstream kitchen appliance around 2019 to 2021. The cult framing came from social media users who noticed the evangelical quality of air fryer enthusiasm, particularly during the pandemic when home cooking surged.
- First seen
- 2020
- Confidence
- medium
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