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

The delicate wonton skins turned overly dry and papery after the deep fry, rendering the filling bland and forgettable, in stark contrast to the juicy dumplings found elsewhere at the table.

From Seattle Times

Our chefs gave up jobs at world renowned restaurants to deep fry tasteless vegetables stored for a decade.

From Salon

"Deep fry," I mused to myself as I put together the list for my editor.

From Salon

"Street food in Singapore is not something you burn or deep fry. It's fairly complex. They take six hours just to prepare a meal to get it ready at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m."

From Reuters

I just prefer to batter and deep fry them.

From Washington Post