deep-fried; deep-frying; deep-fries

transitive verb

: to cook in deep fat

Examples of deep-fry in a Sentence

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Imitation crab, also known as surimi, and cream cheese are tucked into wonton wrappers — perhaps the dish’s only Chinese component — and deep-fried. Mehr Singh, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025 Softer varieties are used for smoothies, soups, or desserts, while the firm form is baked, grilled, stir-fried, or deep-fried. Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025 Originally, the dish featured Hunan’s bold, savory and spicy flavors, but evolved into the more common sweet and deep-fried version designed for the American palate. Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025 Another potential issue: deep-frying vats at restaurants. Matt Fuchs, TIME, 21 Mar. 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 29 Apr. 2025.

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deep-fry

verb
ˈdēp-ˈfrī
: to cook in deep fat
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