Food Adjectives - Vocabulary & Grammar for Describing Food

Here are some English adjectives used to describe cooking and food preparation

baked - used to describe food cooked in the oven without oil.

Example sentences:I had a baked potato for lunch.

boiled - used to describe food cooked in a pan, usually in water.

Example sentences:Yesterday, I had a boiled egg for breakfast.

breaded - used to describe food which is coated in breadcrumbs.

Example sentences:My mum knows a good recipe for breaded chicken.

Deep fried - used to describe food cooked in a pan, filled to the top with oil.

Example sentences:Some chip shops in Scotland sell deep fried Mars bars.

diced - used to describe food that has been chopped into small, square pieces.

Example sentences:Diced carrots are a healthy food option.

fried - used to describe food cooked in a pan, usually with oil.

Example sentences:My favourite meal is chicken fried rice.

grilled - used to describe food cooked under the grill.

Example sentences:Grilled food is healthier than fried food.

roast, roasted - used to describe food cooked in the oven, with oil.

Example sentences:We had roast beef and roast potatoes for Sunday lunch.