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
variants
or less commonly frier
: something intended for or used in frying: such as
a
: a young chicken
b
: a deep utensil for frying foods
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
The fryers were quiet, the chicken was gone and customers kept asking the same question.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
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Noun
From Kamala Harris' teenage résumé to Donald Trump in an apron working a frier, McDonald's has become a noteworthy topic in the 2024 election campaign.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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
Noun
For the best and crunchiest shrimp, be sure to serve them hot out of the fryer.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
The fryers were quiet, the chicken was gone and customers kept asking the same question.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
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“Frier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frier. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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