deep frying

American  

[deep frahy-ing] / ˈdip ˌfraɪ ɪŋ /

noun

1. a cooking method in which raw or partially cooked food is completely submerged in very hot oil or fat for a short period of time, resulting in its being fully cooked with a crispy surface.

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Etymology

Origin of deep frying

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

It recommends pre-soaking ingredients like grains to reduce cooking times and cutting dishes that require long simmering, deep frying or slow cooking.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

But for deep frying something like chips or battered fish, vegetable or sunflower oil is best as they withstand higher temperatures without breaking down.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2025

Once you’ve tasted the difference, traditional baking or deep frying might feel like a distant memory.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2025

Air fryers produce a tiny fraction of the indoor air pollution emitted by other cooking methods including pan and deep frying, a new study has shown.

From Science Daily • Nov. 26, 2024

Make some lard hot in a deep frying pan; put in the oysters one at a time; when done, take them up with a sharp pointed skewer and dish them on a napkin.

From The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887) Cooking, Toilet and Household Recipes, Menus, Dinner-Giving, Table Etiquette, Care of the Sick, Health Suggestions, Facts Worth Knowing, Etc., Etc. The Whole Comprising a Comprehensive Cyclopedia of Information for the Home by Gillette, F. L. (Fanny Lemira)