deep fry

[deep-frahy] / ˈdipˈfraɪ /

VERB

cook

Synonyms

STRONG

bake barbecue blanch boil braise broil brown burn coddle doctor escallop fix fricassee fry grill heat microwave nuke panfry parboil poach pressure-cook roast sauté sear simmer sizzle steam stew toast

WEAK

brew decoct french fry imbue melt percolate reduce scald scorch steep warm up

Example Sentences

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It’s not like one of those vegan places that’s trying to trick you or deep-fry their way around things.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026

Clip a deep-fry thermometer to its side and heat the lard over high heat to 360°F.

From Washington Times • Apr. 14, 2023

You don't need to deep-fry to get that golden brown result; panfrying is fast and cleanup-friendly to boot.

From Salon • Sep. 30, 2021

Ando’s eureka moment came while watching his wife deep-fry tempura.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 7, 2021

Why didn’t we like the thick fatty pig skin that she would deep-fry so long that it tasted like rubber?

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat