deep fryer

noun

: a utensil suitable for deep-fat frying

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That high smoke point is a big part of why tallow handles hot pans and deep fryers without breaking down. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026 Sessa, meanwhile, already knew his way around a dish station, a professional stand mixer, an industrial deep fryer and a large-scale oven. — Ok McCausland, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 July 2026 In a deep fryer, heavy-bottom pot, or deep skillet, heat 2 inches of vegetable oil to 375°F. — Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026 Auto temp regulation is also the reason a deep fryer is more reliable – the oil, ideally, won’t drop below the perfect frying point and won’t get so hot that is burns the exterior before the inside is cooked. — Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deep fryer

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of deep fryer was in 1906

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“Deep fryer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20fryer. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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