variants
or less commonly pan fry
or panfry
pan-fried also pan fried or panfried; pan-frying also pan frying or panfrying; pan-fries also pan fries or panfries
: to cook in a frying pan with a small amount of fat
Pan-fry the onions until golden-brown.
The fish fillets may be baked or pan-fried.
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Filled with chicken, cilantro, green onions, cabbage, soy sauce, and garlic, they can be cooked in the microwave, steamed, or pan-fried.
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
Fats and Oils Fats and oils are often used when either pan-frying or deep-frying food, or in dressings or marinades.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 29 Nov. 2025
These pies are also pan-fried instead of deep-fried, which helps keep the crust tender.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
To prepare this dish in advance, bread and pan-fry the chicken as directed.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Le Creuset Cast Iron Signature Brasier This Le Creuset braiser is built for one-pot meals, from pan-frying and braising to slow-cooking short ribs, chili, and casseroles.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
Fats and Oils Fats and oils are often used when either pan-frying or deep-frying food, or in dressings or marinades.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 29 Nov. 2025
These pies are also pan-fried instead of deep-fried, which helps keep the crust tender.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
To prepare this dish in advance, bread and pan-fry the chicken as directed.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Le Creuset Cast Iron Signature Brasier This Le Creuset braiser is built for one-pot meals, from pan-frying and braising to slow-cooking short ribs, chili, and casseroles.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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“Pan-fry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pan-fry. Accessed 4 Jan. 2026.
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