stir-fried
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of stir-fried
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Traditional Kung Pao chicken calls for stir-fried chicken, so no, this recipe isn’t authentic in the slightest.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
You’ll notice that many of my go-to recipes are inspired by dishes that typically call for fried, baked, or even stir-fried chicken.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
There’s also crispy shrimp, which is a stir-fried shrimp dish with sweet chili sauce.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 28, 2025
Next to it was a plate of chilli crickets, the bug version of a beloved Singaporean dish - stir-fried mud crabs doused in a rich, sweet chilli sauce.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2024
At Liyana’s house they had fresh apple salad with dates, baked yams, delicious stir-fried cabbage.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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