deep-fried; deep-frying; deep-fries

transitive verb

: to cook in deep fat

Examples of deep-fry in a Sentence

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Safety tips when deep-frying turkey Here are some safety tips for deep-frying turkey: Fry turkey in a large, outdoor space far from a building or anything else that could catch fire. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024 Like a safe way to deep-fry a turkey indoors, gratitude can be hard to find - even on a day dedicated to its pursuit. Chris Westfall, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024 If a person is set on deep-frying a turkey, English suggested removing the legs and the breast and cooking them separately. Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024 Texas Fried Burnt End Bombs (by Nick and Vera Bert) These bombs take mouthwatering brisket wrapped with shredded potatoes, bacon, and cheese, then deep-fry it to perfection. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for deep-fry 

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of deep-fry was in 1898

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“Deep-fry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep-fry. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

deep-fry

verb
ˈdēp-ˈfrī
: to cook in deep fat
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