deep-fry
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Other Word Forms
Conjugated Forms
Present
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have deep-friedperfect
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has deep-friedperfect 3rd person singular
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has been deep-fryingperfect progressive 3rd person singular
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have been deep-fryingperfect progressive
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are deep-fryingprogressive
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is deep-fryingprogressive 3rd person singular
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deep-fryingparticiple
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am deep-fryingprogressive 1st person singular
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deep-friessingular 3rd person
Past
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had deep-friedperfect
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were deep-fryingprogressive plural
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was deep-fryingprogressive singular
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had been deep-fryingperfect progressive
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deep-friedparticiple
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deep-friedsimple
Future
Etymology
Origin of deep-fry
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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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 • May 22, 2024
I just prefer to batter and deep fry them.
From Washington Post • Jun. 7, 2022
I personally like to lightly steam them and then deep fry them as a substitute for oysters in my po boys.
From Salon • Jul. 4, 2021
Wing also has dug into a few cooking projects, like homemade bagels, learning the proper way to deep fry, and perfecting his scone game.
From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2020
Q. What’s the best way to batter snapper, and how long do you deep fry it?
From The Guardian • Dec. 22, 2019
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