Panfry (verb)

To cook food, usually small pieces of meat or fish, in a pan over moderate heat, typically using a small amount of oil or butter.

Origin:

Formed from the word "pan" meaning "a shallow cooking pot with a handle and a flat bottom" and the word "fry" meaning "to cook food in hot oil or fat", the word "panfry" came into use in the early 20th century.

Examples:

1. I panfried the chicken in a little olive oil.
2. Panfrying is a quick and easy way to cook small cuts of meat.
3. I panfried the fish until it was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
4. Panfrying is a healthy way of cooking as it requires less oil than deep frying.
5. Panfry the vegetables in a little oil and garlic for a flavorful side dish.