pan-fry

[ pan-frahy, -frahy ]

verb (used with object)

, pan-fried, pan-fry·ing.

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

In another pan fry a cup of rice in a very little oil or crisco.

From Project Gutenberg

In the same pan fry eggplant, thinly sliced and rolled in batter and crumbs.

From Project Gutenberg

In the same pan fry two good-sized onions, thinly sliced, and half a dozen good-sized tomatoes and one large mango pepper.

From Project Gutenberg