pan-fry

[pan-frahy, -frahy]

verb (used with object)

pan-fried, pan-frying 

1. to fry in a small amount of fat, as in a skillet or shallow pan; sauté.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pan-fry¹

First recorded in 1940–45; pan ¹ + fry ¹

Example Sentences

So the 33-year-old found himself eating pan-fried noodles 200 miles north of the megalopolis in a restaurant shaped like a carousel.

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If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even add the baked strawberries to grilled chicken, pan-fried pork chops or seared duck, Laperruque recommended.

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Another good visual cue is how akin a frico is to the 'skirt' or lace that usually forms around pan-fried dumplings.

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In addition to eggs, toast and copious amounts of coffee, my husband, Tom, decided to try out the suggestion made by our friends the previous evening and pan-fry slices of cake in butter.

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Also popular are the Peking duck, baked free-range chicken with rock salt, diced beef tenderloin with black pepper and the pan-fried eggplant.

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