deep-fried; deep-frying; deep-fries

transitive verb

: to cook in deep fat

Examples of deep-fry in a Sentence

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It can be used similarly to cornstarch as a thickener for soups and stews, and it can be used to make deep-fry batter, like in Chef Maii’s recipe for extra-crispy Mochiko Chicken. Alma Avalle, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025 The dish consists of a variety of skewered meats and vegetables that are lightly breaded and deep-fried. Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025 Why Frying Potatoes Increases Type 2 Diabetes Risk French fries are usually deep-fried at very high temperatures, often in oils, says Dr. Mousavi. Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Aug. 2025 Step 3 Into a large skillet fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, pour 1 inch of oil. Dimitris Chantziplakis, Saveur, 10 July 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 24 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

deep-fry

verb
ˈdēp-ˈfrī
: to cook in deep fat
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