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

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deep frying

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

The magic of the air fryer lies in its ability to create the perfect crispy exterior without the mess or added fat of deep frying.

From Salon ● Feb. 7, 2025

For pan frying, the peak concentration was 92.9; for stir-frying it was 26.7, for deep frying 7.7, for boiling 0.7 and for air-frying it was 0.6.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 26, 2024

So that if you use a frying pan you must have a deep frying pan.

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