List of deep fried foods

List of Deep Fried Foods

Deep fried foods are a category of dishes that are prepared by submerging food into hot oil or fat. The process of deep frying cooks the food quickly, producing a crispy surface over a tender and moist interior. This list includes a variety of deep fried foods from different cultures around the world.

Chicken Nuggets

Chicken nuggets (pronunciation: /ˈtʃɪkɪn ˈnʌɡɪts/) are a type of deep fried food made from chicken meat that is breaded or battered. The term "nugget" is believed to have originated from the gold nugget, due to the golden, crispy exterior of the fried chicken pieces.

Related terms: Chicken fingers, Chicken fries

French Fries

French fries (pronunciation: /ˈfrɛntʃ fraɪz/), also known as chips, fries, or finger chips, are a type of deep fried food made from potatoes. The term "French" in French fries refers to the method of cutting the potatoes into long, thin strips, known as "Frenching".

Related terms: Sweet potato fries, Curly fries

Doughnuts

Doughnuts (pronunciation: /ˈdoʊnʌts/), also known as donuts, are a type of deep fried food made from dough. The term "doughnut" refers to the nut-like shape of the original doughnuts, which were fried dough balls with a nut placed in the center.

Related terms: Beignets, Churros

Tempura

Tempura (pronunciation: /tɛmˈpʊərə/) is a Japanese dish usually consisting of seafood or vegetables that have been battered and deep fried. The term "tempura" comes from the Latin word "tempora", which refers to "times" or "period", used by Spanish and Portuguese missionaries in the 16th century to refer to the Lenten period or Ember Days when meat was forbidden.

Related terms: Prawn tempura, Vegetable tempura

Samosas

Samosas (pronunciation: /səˈmoʊsəs/) are a type of deep fried food consisting of a fried or baked pastry with a savory filling, such as spiced potatoes, onions, peas, or lentils. The term "samosa" can be traced back to the Persian word "sanbosag".

Related terms: Aloo samosa, Keema samosa