Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fry

verb
/fraɪ/
Definition
To cook food in hot oil or fat.
Examples
  • I like to fry eggs for breakfast.
  • She decided to fry the chicken until it was golden brown.
  • They usually fry potatoes to make crispy French fries.
Meaning
The process of cooking food by immersing it in hot oil, making it crispy and often enhancing its flavor.
Synonyms
  • sauté
  • pan-fry
  • deep-fry