Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pan-fry
Verb
/ˈpæn fraɪ/
Definition
To cook food quickly in a small amount of oil or fat in a shallow pan over relatively high heat.
Examples
- To achieve a crispy texture, you can pan-fry the chicken in olive oil.
- She learned how to pan-fry vegetables to enhance their flavors.
- The chef decided to pan-fry the fish instead of deep-frying it.
Meaning
Pan-frying typically involves cooking food evenly on both sides while allowing for a bit of browning and crispiness.
Synonyms
- sauté
- shallow fry
- fry
