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

Now, my partner and I pan-fry white cornmeal dough into little crispy disks and stuff them with salty, crumbly queso fresco and sautéed bell peppers at least twice a month for a Colombian/Venezuelan-inspired dinner.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2022

Form into patties, salt and pepper the outsides, and pan-fry until browned and cooked through.

From Washington Post • Feb. 11, 2022

All that's left is to dip it in beaten egg, tumble it in crackly panko, and pan-fry it in a skillet.

From Salon • Oct. 5, 2021

You can skewer cubes of tempeh with veggies and grill them as kebabs, or slice a tempeh cake into ¼-inch slices, pan-fry and use in sandwiches.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2021