deep fryer

noun

1. a deep pan or pot with a basket, usually of mesh, inside, for deep-frying.

Word History and Origins

Origin of deep fryer¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

He now sells empanadas and tequeños in the streets of Peru’s capital, where he pushes around a small cart outfitted with a deep fryer.

From Seattle Times

“If Putin thinks he can do better at the deep fryer, let him have at it,” he said in an interview.

From Seattle Times

Tim, the former Angels slugger who helped the franchise win its only World Series title in 2002, will cook and carve four turkeys — two in the smoker, one in the deep fryer, one in the oven — while Marci, his wife of 34 years, will decorate the house and organize who brings what salads, side dishes and desserts.

From Los Angeles Times

Things were about to get sweaty in his vegan food truck and turning on its 75-pound deep fryer and 500-degree-Fahrenheit grill seemed like a bad idea.

From Salon

The exact setup varies from truck to truck, depending on the kind of food being sold, but might include a massive flattop griddle next to a deep fryer or perhaps an industrial-sized oven — in addition to a big fridge, which lets off heat in order to keep food cold.

From Salon