CEFR B1

deep-fry

verb

Meaning

Cook food by completely immersing it in hot fat or oil.

Examples

Many restaurants deep-fry their chicken to ensure the skin becomes perfectly crunchy.
You should never attempt to deep-fry frozen food because the water content causes the oil to splatter dangerously.

Synonyms: cook, fry, sauté, submerge

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deep-fry (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: ˌdiːpˈfraɪ

Definition

Cook food by completely immersing it in hot fat or oil.

Examples

Many restaurants deep-fry their chicken to ensure the skin becomes perfectly crunchy.
You should never attempt to deep-fry frozen food because the water content causes the oil to splatter dangerously.
The recipe calls for deep-frying the dough until it reaches a light golden brown color.

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