pan-fry

Example Sentences

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Quail is wonderfully versatile — pan-fry it, grill it, roast it, even braise it if you’re feeling cozy.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

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

From Washington Times • May 25, 2023

“If you grew up in a Korean household,” he wrote, “then the dish wasn’t just occasional barbecue; it was dinner on the regular, a quick pan-fry on the stovetop.”

From Seattle Times • May 1, 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

Once the babka is made, why not cut it in thick slices and pan-fry it for French toast?

From Salon • Mar. 2, 2022