Deep-frying is believed to have begun during ancient Egyptian times as a method of preserving food.
While pinpointing the exact origin is difficult, here's a breakdown of the early history of deep-frying:
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Ancient Egyptians: Evidence suggests the Egyptians deep-fried foods as a preservation technique.
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Mesopotamia: The Mesopotamians are credited with inventing the first frying pan, which facilitated the cooking of foods in oil, leading to dishes similar to what we know today.
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Early Deep-Fried Foods: One of the earliest examples of a food being deep-fried is believed to be a type of cake similar to modern doughnuts.
Therefore, the practice likely emerged from a combination of food preservation techniques and the development of suitable cooking tools.
