How to Use pan-fry in a Sentence

pan-fry

verb
  • These are pan-fried rather than deep-fried, so the crust stays tender.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Wondering how to pan-fry pork chops and keep them tender?
    — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Meanwhile, pan-frying yields the same crispy results with much less fuss.
    — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
  • These pies are also pan-fried instead of deep-fried, which helps keep the crust tender.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
  • To prepare this dish in advance, bread and pan-fry the chicken as directed.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Dip whole flower heads in a simple batter of flour, egg and milk, then pan-fry until golden.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
  • These light, fluffy gnocchi have grated cheese in the dough and are pan-fried for a crispy exterior.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Japanese radish is pan-fried in soy sauce until golden brown in this comforting side.
    — Chihiro Tomioka, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Filled with chicken, cilantro, green onions, cabbage, soy sauce, and garlic, they can be cooked in the microwave, steamed, or pan-fried.
    — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
  • At dinner, the chef prepared my fish simply, pan-fried and served atop peas and fingerling potatoes.
    — Kim Cross, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
  • And for another layer of textural diversity, the tops of the buns are pan-fried.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Cube and pan-fry firm tofu until golden, crumble into scrambles or tacos, marinate and bake, or add to curries and stir-fries.
    — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 15 June 2026
  • Fats and Oils Fats and oils are often used when either pan-frying or deep-frying food, or in dressings or marinades.
    — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 29 Nov. 2025
  • If pan-frying meat, turn it frequently to prevent the formation of carcinogenic compounds.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
  • These decadent Maryland-style crab cakes celebrate the flavors of the Old Line State and are ready to be baked or pan-fried.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The classic preparation, popularized in part by the iconic Julia Child, features a whole filet of Dover sole, dredged in flour and pan-fried in butter until golden.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Le Creuset Cast Iron Signature Brasier This Le Creuset braiser is built for one-pot meals, from pan-frying and braising to slow-cooking short ribs, chili, and casseroles.
    — Averi Baudler, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Pan-Frying at High Temperatures Like with charcoal grilling, pan-frying meat and poultry at high temperatures can produce HCAs.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Lewis’s pan-frying method — with lard and other pork for flavor — has been cited in versions of her recipe by the restaurateur and TV personality Andrew Zimmern, the New York Times and America’s Test Kitchen, None of them, however, insist on using seasonal chicken.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 17 May 2026

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