deep-fried; deep-frying; deep-fries

transitive verb

: to cook in deep fat

Examples of deep-fry in a Sentence

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And crudismo is maybe the furthest thing from Roman cuisine, which is a humble one, everything stir- or deep-fried. Francesco Pacifico, The Dial, 9 Dec. 2025 Fats and Oils Fats and oils are often used when either pan-frying or deep-frying food, or in dressings or marinades. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 29 Nov. 2025 The association has also reported that specifically deep-frying turkeys poses a serious fire and safety risk, as the method is responsible for an average of 60 injuries and over $15 million in property damage annually. Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025 It can be eaten raw (as in conch salad), sautéed, or, most famously, diced and folded into a seasoned batter, then deep-fried into fritters. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for deep-fry

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of deep-fry was in 1898

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“Deep-fry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep-fry. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

deep-fry

verb
ˈdēp-ˈfrī
: to cook in deep fat
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