deep fat

noun

1. hot fat used for deep-frying food.

Word History and Origins

Origin of deep fat¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

In the book, you explore brined turkeys, butterflied turkeys, spit-roasted turkeys, grilled, deep-fat fried.

From The Daily Beast

Then just before dinner I fry them, two at a time, in the wire basket in deep fat.

From Project Gutenberg

The chicken was cut up and the best pieces dipped in batter and fried in deep fat; a rich cream gravy was passed with this.

From Project Gutenberg

Last of all I fried it in the wire basket in deep fat, and the result was a thick rich crust over veal as tender as chicken.

From Project Gutenberg

Fritters and doughnuts should be fried in kettle of deep fat, hot enough to brown a piece of bread in 60 seconds.

From Project Gutenberg

Drop by spoonfuls into deep fat (hot enough to brown a piece of bread in 40 seconds) and fry until golden brown.

From Project Gutenberg