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

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

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

Heat lard in a deep frying pan, not quite to the point of boiling, and with a spoon drop the paste into it in lumps about the size of a hen's egg.

From Twenty-four Little French Dinners and How to Cook and Serve Them by Moore, Cora