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pan-fry

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


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

From Washington Times May 25, 2023

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

Stuff a tablespoon or so of this filling into dumpling wrappers, and steam or pan-fry for an inventive, satisfying spin on Thanksgiving flavors that's just begging for a dip in cranberry sauce.

From Salon Nov. 26, 2021

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

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

So the 33-year-old found himself eating pan-fried noodles 200 miles north of the megalopolis in a restaurant shaped like a carousel.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 26, 2025

Another good visual cue is how akin a frico is to the 'skirt' or lace that usually forms around pan-fried dumplings.

From Salon Mar. 15, 2025

Often, dried spaghetti is pan-fried raw with garlic and chilies, just as you’d sizzle Arborio rice in oil to start a risotto.

From Seattle Times Oct. 16, 2023

Of all the ways to use a sheet pan, “frying” rice on it might be the least intuitive — which is why Hetty McKinnon’s sheet pan-fried rice is so brilliant.

From New York Times Mar. 18, 2023

Pouches of pan-fried shredded coconut Tamarind paste on banana leaf Steamed corn on the cob Rounds of fried dough Wedges of pineapple on a stick And of course cubes of papaya tender and shiny.

From "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhha Lai

And when deep-frying or pan-frying, starting with an empty pan and superhot oil is integral to the cooking process.

From Seattle Times Apr. 13, 2024

Thus, we wouldn't recommend deep frying as the method of choice, but rather baking or pan-frying.

From Salon Oct. 27, 2022

By drying the outside, you set it up for better pan-frying, getting the exterior firm and a little chewy-crisp, while leaving the interior creamy.

From Washington Post Mar. 13, 2022

If you are making dodo, tatales, banan peze or any other dishes that call for pan-frying plantains, you’ll want to use ripe ones, preferably with dark spots emerging on their skins.

From New York Times Aug. 6, 2021

Marchetti finishes them off by dusting with flour, for a bit more binding insurance and a delicious crispy crust, and a 20-minute chill to firm up, before pan-frying them crisp.

From Slate Jan. 31, 2019



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