Fried

/fraɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of 'fry', to cook food in hot fat or oil.

He fried the eggs until they were perfectly sunny-side up.

To prepare food by cooking it in hot oil, often resulting in a crispy texture.

She fried the doughnuts in boiling oil until they were golden brown.

adjective

Cooked in hot fat or oil.

She ordered a plate of fried chicken for dinner.

Referring to food that has been subjected to frying.

The menu featured a variety of fried foods, including fried fish and fried potatoes.

Having a crispy or browned exterior due to frying.

The fried onions added a nice crunch to the casserole.

Past participle of fry; derived from Old French 'frire', from Latin 'frigere'.

fried egg

An egg that has been cooked in hot oil or fat on one side or both.

fried fish

Fish that has been cooked in oil, often breaded before frying.

fried rice

A dish made of pre-cooked rice stir-fried in a wok with ingredients like vegetables and meat.

fry

To cook food in hot oil or fat.

frying pan

A pan used for frying food.

deep-fried

Food that is completely submerged in hot oil during cooking.

Extremely intoxicated or high.

After that party, he was totally fried.

In a state of mental fatigue or confusion.

I'm so fried from studying all night.