Frying vs. Grilling

Fryingnoun

The action of the verb fry.

Fryingnoun

The process denoted by the verb fry.

Fryingnoun

cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle

Frying

Frying is the cooking of food in oil or another fat. Similar to sautéing, pan-fried foods are generally turned over once or twice during cooking, using tongs or a spatula, while sautéed foods are cooked by .

Grillingnoun

(informal) A thorough interrogation.

Grillingnoun

The act or process of grilling, or broiling.

Grillingnoun

cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill)

Grilling

Grilling is a form of cooking that involves dry heat applied to the surface of food, commonly from above, below or from the side. Grilling usually involves a significant amount of direct, radiant heat, and tends to be used for cooking meat and vegetables quickly.