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Frying (Wikipedia)tier 3WikipediaFrying, History section, Ancient EgyptQuote, Frying, History section, Ancient EgyptFrying is believed to have first appeared in Ancient Egyptian cuisine during the Old Kingdom, around 2500 BC.View the SourceComments (0)No comments yet. Be the first to share a thought.Sign in to join the discussion.Reader Challenges (0)No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.