How to Use fry in a Sentence

fry

1 of 2 verb
  • We could smell the onions frying.
  • They fried some chicken for us.
  • Olive oil: This helps fry the shrimp along with the butter.
    Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 23 June 2023
  • Blake fried the morel mushrooms, which Gwen seemed to enjoy at the end of the clip.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Make gravy: Take some of the drippings from the frying oil.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
  • To produce green tea, leaves from the plant are steamed, pan fried and dried.
    Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 28 May 2023
  • Plain cooked rice is tasty enough, but when it's fried the grains get all crispy and seared.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Plan to eat all things fried at Shrimp Shack (cash-only) on the way out.
    Sallie Funderburk, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Purists need not worry that the doughnuts will be fried in the same oil as the chain’s french fries.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Its cooked-to-order wings are baked in olive oil and then twice fried.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Apr. 2023
  • In the morning, Maram cooked tomatoes and fried some eggs.
    Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 12 Mar. 2024
  • The air smells of frying batter, and the tents are bright with crafts and costumes.
    Corey Buhay, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Step 4: Prepare to fry Remove the chops from the marinade.
    Cathy Erway, Men's Health, 6 Sep. 2023
  • On the dessert menu, sweet, sticky rice is fried into a crunchy patty the size of a burger.
    Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Flying is the fastest way to fry the planet, and the dream of limitless flying needs to stay in the clouds.
    Peter Knapp, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2023
  • This can be due to the fact that there’s too much moisture on the chicken before it’s fried.
    Lucas Kwan Peterson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Okra slices are then fried in a single layer in hot oil.
    Virginia Willis, Southern Living, 12 July 2023
  • Whether mashed, fried, baked or boiled, potatoes are a beloved starchy staple around the world.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Sep. 2023
  • For the first step of this recipe, rub the chicken with brown sugar and spices and air fry it until charred.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 12 June 2023
  • Jessica and Jeff get up the morning of an event to fry the doughnuts fresh.
    Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2024
  • The high sides are crucial to the cooking process and help when tossing and frying food.
    L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Or feel free to throw in a full chicken, air fry some wings, or bake a small pizza.
    Andrew Watman, Ars Technica, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Brussels sprouts that roasted in the oven for 20 minutes air fried in half that time.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 16 Oct. 2023
  • The breaded pork chop fried on the bone might be more enjoyable if it were not cut so thick.
    Pete Wells, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Use the frying pans to fry, sear, and sauté, then stick them in the dishwasher for easy cleaning.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Pull up a chair and order a plate of crispy fried chicken, followed by a doorstop of red velvet cake.
    Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The ingredients sound light, but the chicken is usually batter-fried — adding calories and fat.
    Virginia Willis, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
  • In a salad or slaw; air-fried or stir-fried; brined or broiled—count me in for a serving.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
  • While frying us a wire spider utensil to easily remove hush puppies from oil.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The crisp, flaky tortilla is fried in-house, and the inside is as described.
    Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026

fry

2 of 2 noun
  • Combine the rest of the ingredients to top the fries off, and the rest?
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Your guide to the wonderful world of L.A. French fries.
    Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2023
  • There is a pink flamingo on top of the sandwich and it's served with fries.
    Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 27 July 2023
  • With fries, soda and tax, the meal, for one person, came out to $24.10.
    Leonard Greene, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Sides on the menu include fries, kale salad and mac and cheese.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Apr. 2023
  • The first is sesame tofu with broccoli, which is kind of a bit of a stir fry of sorts.
    Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2023
  • So his cafe became the first in the industry to sell them on the menu as calf fries.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The tangy, spicy, meaty wings served with herb-y fries have been sought-after for decades.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Sep. 2023
  • To close out the three weeks of deals, Wendy's offered any size fries with a purchase.
    Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 29 Dec. 2023
  • Here’s your guide to the most iconic burgers and wondrous French fries in the city.
    Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2023
  • The side of parmesan fries beats anyone else's fries as well.
    Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Lady ate a fry and raised her eyebrows, added some to her tea.
    Hazlitt, 14 June 2023
  • Make sure to check out its top sellers, paired with a side of seasoned fries, of course.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Half a block from that is Juan’s Bar and Grill, which has an A+ cheeseburger and fries.
    Jeff MacGregor, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 June 2023
  • Each voucher is good for a combo of a coney dog or gyro, fries, and a pop.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Plus, there are three types of fries to choose from when only a burger will fill that hunger gap.
    Aoife O'Riordain, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2023
  • The Frosty and French fries combo has finally met its match.
    Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 2 June 2023
  • Some ideas include smoothies, stir fries, soups, pesto, omelettes and wraps.
    Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
  • The bets paid off and Shake Shack is paying for these sandwiches, fries and desserts as a result.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 2023
  • The Beyond Meat was used to form kebobs, top cheesy fries and make a classic burger.
    The Courier-Journal, 2 May 2023
  • The sausage is loaded with coleslaw, French fries, and barbecue sauce for a massive feast.
    Alex Darus, cleveland, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Customers can purchase the sandwich, value fries and a drink for $7.99.
    Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Check out the stats on Wienerschnitzel’s #7 Crowd Pleaser combo: four chili dogs, four corn dogs and four chili cheese fries.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Best food in the park: The best concession stands to hit up for burgers, ice cream, sandwiches, fries and more.
    Scott Allen, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Order it with the beef-fat fries and dunk deliciously away.
    The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Maybe stop eating fries immediately after check-in.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Arrange the warm fries on a serving plate (or keep them on the sheet pan).
    Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
  • With just burgers, fries, shakes, and drinks on the menu, everything is made fresh and sourced locally.
    Sari Hitchins, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Less brain fry was seen among employees whose managers were intentional with their AI use.
    Lana Zak, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The Subs & Wraps – served with fries or salad.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026

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