deep-fried; deep-frying; deep-fries

transitive verb

: to cook in deep fat

Examples of deep-fry in a Sentence

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Step 3 Into a large skillet fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, pour 1 inch of oil. Dimitris Chantziplakis, Saveur, 10 July 2025 The dish features avocado slices that are breaded and deep-fried until golden brown. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2025 Anderson’s creation, wings smoked with sweet mustard glaze and deep-fried, will be featured this week at his fine-dining restaurant, Millwright’s in Simsbury. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 24 June 2025 Depending on the region, they may be served fresh or deep-fried, with dipping sauces that complement their vibrant textures and flavors. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 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 21 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

deep-fry

verb
ˈdēp-ˈfrī
: to cook in deep fat
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