pan-fry

American  

[pan-frahy, -frahy] / ˈpænˈfraɪ, -ˌfraɪ /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of pan-fry

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

Example Sentences

And finally, we pan-fry the patties until browned and crisp.

From Washington Times • May 25, 2023

As the mixture bubbles up, allow the gnocchi to pan-fry until the exteriors are crispy.

From Salon • Sep. 1, 2022

Oh, and you'll never have to avoid bacon grease splattering near and far across your kitchen the way you do when you pan-fry bacon on the stovetop.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2022

I patted it dry, moved right along, and loved the dish that resulted: A quick pan-fry gets the tofu wonderfully crisp-chewy, then it quickly simmers in a spicy soy sauce that becomes a glaze.

From Washington Post • Mar. 13, 2022

Americans like to grill or pan-fry fish, for example, while people in China often boil it in a hot pot.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2021