deep frying

[ deep frahy-ing ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of deep frying¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

One Israeli chef recommends boiling them, cleaning them, rolling them in flour and spices, and then deep-frying them.

From The Daily Beast

Do not be falsely economical in trying to do deep frying with these fats.

From Project Gutenberg

Use ⅔ lard and ⅓ suet for deep frying; it is cheaper and more wholesome than to use all lard.

From Project Gutenberg

For all deep frying use two-thirds lard and one-third suet, as suet is considered to be more wholesome and cheaper than lard.

From Project Gutenberg

For deep frying Mary was taught to use lard and kidney suet combined.

From Project Gutenberg

Have a deep frying-pan full of boiling water,—simmering, not boiling furiously.

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