deep-fried; deep-frying; deep-fries

transitive verb

: to cook in deep fat

Examples of deep-fry in a Sentence

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Heat oil: Pour oil to a depth of 1/2-inch in a large cast-iron skillet; heat oil over medium-high until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350°F. Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025 The Top Way To Reduce Calories Air frying is a great way to reduce calories, especially if you usually deep-fry foods. Johna Burdeos, Health, 20 Jan. 2025 Being deep-fried and accompanied by a black soy dipping sauce plays up the power of the vegetable's subtle herbal flavor. Meira Gebel, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024 Safety tips when deep-frying turkey Here are some safety tips for deep-frying turkey: Fry turkey in a large, outdoor space far from a building or anything else that could catch fire. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024 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 2 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

deep-fry

verb
ˈdēp-ˈfrī
: to cook in deep fat
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