How to Use fried in a Sentence

fried

adjective
  • Sorry, I'm just fried today.
  • It can be roasted, baked, or pan-fried.
    — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025
  • It can be roasted, baked, or pan-fried.
    — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 22 May 2026
  • Adding fried shrimp to your order of fish and chips is worth the splurge.
    — Joe Guillen, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Most of the fish is grilled, but there are some fried and raw dishes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
  • The chips were fresh fried and crunchy with a bit of chewy on the inside.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2024
  • For Lent, look for fried catfish and cod served with two sides.
    — Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
  • The fried sage adds a savory, herbal pop that lingers after each bite.
    — Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
  • Can’t choose between fried or scrambled eggs?
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The dumplings are steamed, then deep-fried to keep the wrapper from drying out.
    — CNN, 1 Dec. 2021
  • Try it pan-fried, baked, or sautéed, or add it to sweet recipes like smoothies and desserts.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Dec. 2025
  • The batter takes minutes to make in a blender and can be pan-fried, baked or broiled.
    — Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2022
  • Waiting long to eat fried chicken is unfair to the dish.
    — John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
  • In fact, meals like chili, soup, and even fried chicken are even better the next time around.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Patrons can also add fried plantains, cheese, and meat to the dish.
    — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2023
  • The whole house smells of fried cheese, or something wonderful has been cooked around here.
    — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The fried shell, with its oily sweetness, reminds me of carnival food.
    — Chronicle Staff, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Dec. 2025
  • The pieces toast up crisp, but when served over warm soup, channel the gooeyness promised from the center of a fried slab.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Hot fried eggplant was stacked greater than 2 inches in a hotel pan for cooling.
    — Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Whether they’re served plain, with ham, or with fried chicken, there has to be a basket of biscuits on the table!
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Purple dough is wrapped around a juicy, savory filling and pan-fried to perfection.
    — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The fries were tallow fried and incredibly crisp, which is rare to find since most restaurants use seed oils.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Southern Grandmas know that fried potatoes aren't just for supper.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
  • Kick things off with the calamari fritti, equal parts crispy and airy, the kind of starter that will make even your anti-fried-food friend cave.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Duff's also serves smashburgers, salads, wraps, a fried bologna sandwich, and has a kids menu.
    — Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Sep. 2025
  • While the cutlets are breaded and pan-fried, they are finished in the oven until golden and tender.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
  • While the cutlets are breaded and pan-fried, they are finished in the oven until golden and tender.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Omelets, fried rice, and baked goods are other easy ways to incorporate more eggs into your diet.
    — Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
  • As a result, fried okra was a regular suspect in school cafeterias.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Make fried favorites like french fries and chicken nuggets with 75 percent less fat in this compact air fryer.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 June 2026

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'fried.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: