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Definition of "deep-fry" [deep-fry]

  • To fry by immersing in a deep utensil of fat or oil: deep-fry doughnuts; deep-fried the chicken wings. (verb-transitive)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "deep-fry" in a sentence
  • "For a less creamy, more distinct version, deep-fry the potatoes while the onions are caramelizing."
  • "With an additional $25, one can purchase a filter system and then pull to the back of any fast food restaurant and ask for the used deep-fry oil."
  • "Then, after a real fire, she chose to deep-fry her pork tenderloin, which didn't cook all the way through, thanks to more malfunctioning equipment, leading to her elimination."
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