fryer

noun

fry·​er ˈfrī(-ə)r How to pronounce fryer (audio)
variants or less commonly frier
: something intended for or used in frying: such as
a
: a young chicken
b
: a deep utensil for frying foods

Examples of fryer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Raw chicken in two large containers stored next to the deep fryers was not held at the proper holding temperatures, the report said. Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 3 Apr. 2024 After being pulled from the fryer, the dogs can be rolled in sugar, dipped in ketchup, mustard and even a sweet cheddar cheese sauce or sweet chile sauce. Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024 The buttermilk brine introduces moisture and an irresistible tang to the chicken before it's added to the fryer. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2024 Eat Like a Local Those in the know flock to The Donut Experiment to create their own cake doughnuts fresh from the fryer. Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2024 The hot and fast-paced environment features stainless steel appliances, including fryers, a pizza oven, a flat-top grill, a saute station, and a walk-in freezer and cooler, said Executive Kitchen Manager Byron Generalao with the entertainment chain. Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 27 Mar. 2024 The fillet arrived hot and fresh, showing no signs of oil even though it was clearly plucked from the fryer just seconds earlier. Tim Carman, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024 For those who are intimidated by the fryer, and for whom a baked, buttery bread offers greater appeal, brioche dough will impress in its more traditional baked form. Yewande Komolafe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024 The restaurant was also dinged after inspectors saw an employee grab food from a fryer and eat it in the kitchen, according to county documents. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fryer was in 1851

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“Fryer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fryer. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

fryer

noun
fry·​er
variants also frier
ˈfrī(-ə)r
1
: something (as a young chicken) suitable for frying
2
: a deep utensil for frying foods

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