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

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deep frying

But luckily, we’re not deep frying in this recipe—only an inch or so of oil is needed to turn lightly battered, julienned zucchini into crispy fries.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

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

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

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

From Mary at the Farm and Book of Recipes Compiled during Her Visit among the "Pennsylvania Germans" by Edith Thomas