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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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

Roll onigiri in toppings like sesame seeds or umami-rich furikake, or pan-fry it to get crispy edges for a take on yaki onigiri.

From Salon • Oct. 1, 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