deep-fried; deep-frying; deep-fries

transitive verb

: to cook in deep fat

Examples of deep-fry in a Sentence

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The chewy and salty cod fish is deep-fried in a beer batter. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026 The brand's deep Dutch oven is a multitasking powerhouse that can bake, deep-fry, roast, and sauté all in one. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 The hand-pie has seen dozens of iterations since its debut, including the switch from deep-fried to baked in 1992. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026 For example, breading and deep-frying foods, or adding sugary glazes and coatings, can significantly increase their impact on blood sugar levels. Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 June 2026 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 29 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

deep-fry

verb
ˈdēp-ˈfrī
: to cook in deep fat
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