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

It can be roasted, pan-seared, grilled, and even cooked in a Southerner’s favorite fashion—hand-breaded and deep-fried. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

The last thing worth mentioning is a Twinkie that is stuffed with brisket and then deep-fried. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026

By 2022, the Suhoor Festival drew crowds of more than 55,000 per day to stop at over 50 vendors selling photo-worthy ice cream nachos and bites of potatoes deep-fried into crispy corkscrews. — Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

deep-fry

verb

ˈdēp-ˈfrī

: to cook in deep fat