Synonyms for

Frying

Verb / ˈfraɪɪŋ / Another word for frying — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The process of cooking food in hot oil or fat.

Synonyms & similar words

fry sauteing electrocute sauteing pan-frying deep-frying stir-frying sizzling searing grilling barbecuing roasting baking toasting broiling simmering poaching boiling steaming braising stewing blanching parboiling

Synonyms by register

Formal

sautéing pan-frying searing

Informal

flash-frying quick-frying

Literary

crisping scorching

Antonyms

boiling steaming baking roasting simmering poaching stewing

Common collocations

  • deep-frying
  • pan-frying
  • shallow-frying
  • frying pan
  • frying oil
  • frying temperature
  • frying time

Word family

noun fry
verb fry
adjective fried

Usage note

Frying refers to cooking food in hot fat or oil. It is a common cooking method with various techniques like deep-frying and pan-frying.

Example sentences

  1. I am frying an egg for my sandwich.
  2. My mom is frying chicken for dinner tonight.
  3. We are frying donuts at the fair.
  4. The chef is frying calamari for the appetizer.
  5. Frying is one way to cook food.

Quotes

  • I love the sound of bacon frying in the morning.
  • Frying is a way of life for many people.
  • Frying makes everything taste better.

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