deep-fry

[ deep-frahy ]

verb (used with object)

, deep-fried, deep-fry·ing.

1. to fry in a quantity of fat sufficient to cover the food being cooked.

deep-fry

verb

1. to cook (fish, potatoes, etc) in sufficient hot fat to cover the food entirely

Word History and Origins

Origin of deep-fry¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

He tended a vegetable garden, took care of about 20 chickens and has been the family chef, she said, making amazing Vietnamese-style garlic noodles, smoked meats and deep-fried crab.

From Los Angeles Times

Usually deep-fried for a satisfying crunch, or ground to a fine powder, they were unlike meats, which made for versatile cooking, from braises to barbecue.

From BBC

If you’re planning to get fried in the land of deep-fried everything, there are a few things you’ll need to know: First, you’ll only be able to consume cannabis products purchased on-site.

From Los Angeles Times

“This man is about to be in a world of deep-fried hurt.”

From New York Times

The Hot Grill, a real local stalwart burger-and-dog “joint” with fervent, voracious fans, specializes in deep-fried hot dogs “all the way,” with their traditional, secret recipe chili sauce, chopped onions and yellow mustard.

From Salon