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

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

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

"Moderate heat and plenty of time will get it very crispy, even without a coating or deep frying," he noted.

From Salon ● Nov. 13, 2022

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

From Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book Numerous New Recipes Based on Present Economic Conditions by Wilson, Mary A.