pan-fry

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

VERB

fry in a pan

Synonyms

STRONG

frizz frizzle fry griddle pan sear

WEAK

sauté stir-fry

Example Sentences

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In addition to eggs, toast and copious amounts of coffee, my husband, Tom, decided to try out the suggestion made by our friends the previous evening and pan-fry slices of cake in butter.

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2025

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

From Washington Times • May 25, 2023

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

From Washington Post • Feb. 11, 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

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