How to Use fry in a Sentence

fry

1 of 2 verb
  • We could smell the onions frying.
  • They fried some chicken for us.
  • By the time the day is over, your brain is fried.
    — Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
  • Which choice is the best when frying?
    — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
  • This is why eggplant can turn greasy when fried.
    — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
  • It’s been kinda weird, man; it’s fried.
    — Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
  • It's cooked on the stovetop, then sliced and fried.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026
  • The heat of the sun will fry the weeds within a few weeks.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Fish and shrimp tacos can be grilled, blackened, or fried.
    — Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 6 Dec. 2025
  • Eating seafood that has not been fried is healthy for your heart.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The school says the kids only get fried foods about twice a month.
    — Adam Yamaguchi, CBS News, 14 June 2026
  • Thanks to these fish that are simply too small for the suits to fry.
    — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Its cooked-to-order wings are baked in olive oil and then twice fried.
    — Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Plain cooked rice is tasty enough, but when it's fried the grains get all crispy and seared.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 28 Apr. 2023
  • It can be baked, air-fried, grilled, scrambled, or stir-fried.
    — Olivia Tarantino, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
  • To produce green tea, leaves from the plant are steamed, pan fried and dried.
    — Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 28 May 2023
  • The flowers can also fry in the hot sun.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
  • The iguana meat was later fried in a pan.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The room smelled of fries and fried chicken by morning.
    — Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 27 Sep. 2025
  • The tortillas are fried or baked in the oven until crunchy.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Yeah, potatoes fried in olive oil are the real thing.
    — General Manager, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
  • Why did most chains stop frying in beef tallow?
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
  • Ketchup and frying oil will be refined soon too.
    — George A. Paul, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Don’t wait too long to uncover or the plant will fry.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
  • All doughnuts are fried fresh to order, not made ahead.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Fish has replaced most meats, but not if it’s breaded or fried.
    — Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Kuih means little sweet snacks that can be steamed, fried or baked and are all bite-sized.
    — Julie Lin, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 June 2026
  • Bake, grill, or broil instead of frying.
    — Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Shucked oysters should be boiled, broiled or fried for at least three minutes.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
  • There are so many ways to prepare them, from scrambled, poached, baked, or fried.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026

fry

2 of 2 noun
  • Served with coleslaw and fries.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 11 May 2026
  • Both come with a side of fries.
    — Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
  • So who got a some fries with their shake?
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 June 2026
  • Best of all, there's no need to deep fry.
    — Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Yeah, same recipe for the fish and chips or fries.
    — Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Choose from hand-cut fries or slaw for your side.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The bun and fries are the few items not made in-house.
    — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
  • My go-to is the burgers and fries.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
  • French fries took a little more time.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
  • And the fries were more than just a sidekick.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
  • And the fries were more than just a sidekick.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The fresh fries are shoestring style.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
  • But chili cheese fries, my diner go-to?
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Go ahead, drizzle that fudge sauce on the fries.
    — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Great friend flounder, fries, and cole slaw.
    — Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Sides include fries, rice and coleslaw.
    — Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Their onion rings and curly fries are also not to be missed.
    — Kristen Tribe, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
  • That is, if their equipment doesn’t freeze or fry first.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The deal includes a choice of fries or coleslaw and a soft drink.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
  • That means the fries and tots here will have that extra beefy kick.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
  • Splash malt vinegar on the fries and don’t fear the mushy peas.
    — Susanne Fowler, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Most items come with a choice of French fries, onion rings or coleslaw.
    — Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Dec. 2025
  • The thin-cut fries are deep golden and salty in the best way, too.
    — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Try it on steak, chicken, fish or French fries.
    — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
  • And yes, the cheese fries at Paul’s are legendary.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Champagne and duck fat fries for $25?
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado january 2, Sacbee.com, 2 Jan. 2026
  • The aroma of grilling meat and French fries filled the air.
    — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
  • The room smelled of fries and fried chicken by morning.
    — Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Besides fries, here are a few other ways to use it.
    — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Each is served on a toasted bun with seasoned fries.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026

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