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

In reality, frying simply refers to cooking food in hot oils and fats and therefore encompasses everything from a light sauté to a shallow fry to deep frying.

From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2023

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

Fah., as it is that potatoes, to be crisped by deep frying, should first be soaked in cold water for twenty to thirty minutes, then dried perfectly before immersing in the fat.

From American Cookery November, 1921 by Hill, Janet McKenzie