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

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

I was surprised by how easy the process was and shocked by how judgmental or perhaps intimidated, I'd previously been by the idea of deep frying at home.

From Salon • Aug. 8, 2023

Mr Snaith said he decided to start deep frying jam sandwiches as he wanted to create something nostalgic with "a bit of a twist".

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2023

Have ready a frying kettle or deep frying pan with enough fat or drippings, or lard, in it to cover three or four of the codfish cakes or balls, when you drop them into it.

From A Course of Lectures on the Principles of Domestic Economy and Cookery by Corson, Juliet