deep-fry

verb

ˈdēp-ˈfrī 

deep-fried; deep-frying; deep-fries

transitive verb

: to cook in deep fat

Examples of deep-fry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Broil, bake, or grill fish and meat instead of deep-frying them. — Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 18 Aug. 2026

The indulgent dish featured frozen butter dipped in honey-cinnamon batter, deep-fried and topped with a powdered sugar glaze. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026

McDonald’s switched from deep-fried to baked pies in 1992, marketing the change as healthier despite the baked version having more calories, sugar and total fat than the original. — Kimberly Tutuska, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

The chewy and salty cod fish is deep-fried in a beer batter. — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

deep-fry

verb

ˈdēp-ˈfrī

: to cook in deep fat