frier

noun

fri·​er

less common spelling of fryer

: something intended for or used in frying: such as
a
: a young chicken
b
: a deep utensil for frying foods

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To add these, the Huots would need a larger kitchen with room for another frier. — Longreads, 15 Sep. 2026 Dan’s yucca fritters came out from the frier mushy — another dunk in the oil helped crisp them up, but added an extra layer of grease. — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 12 June 2024 The causes included pandemic and home cooking fatigue, plus the rise of yet another novelty appliance—the air frier. — Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 13 June 2023

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“Frier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frier. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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frier

variant of fryer

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