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.
Examples of pan-fry in a Sentence
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To prepare this dish in advance, bread and pan-fry the chicken as directed.
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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
These light, fluffy gnocchi have grated cheese in the dough and are pan-fried for a crispy exterior.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, pan-frying yields the same crispy results with much less fuss.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
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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
These light, fluffy gnocchi have grated cheese in the dough and are pan-fried for a crispy exterior.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, pan-frying yields the same crispy results with much less fuss.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
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“Pan-fry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pan-fry. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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