1,335 panfried recipes

These pan-fried cakes are bursting with the oniony flavor of fresh snipped chives. Serve with sour cream and/or apple sauce.

Caramelized bananas pan-fried in butter until golden, tossed in homemade caramel sauce, topped with toasted coconut and chocolate, served with yogurt.

Authentic Italian meatballs with ground beef, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, and grated Parmesan. Pan-fried golden then simmered low and slow in red sauce for tender, juicy bites.

Traditional Jewish potato latkes with grated potato, onion, and egg, pan-fried until crisp. The classic Hanukkah pancake served with applesauce and sour cream.

A nice alternative to meat burgers, these are packed with veggies and are a good source of protein. Suitable for pan frying or grilling.

Ham and potato pancakes with chives and parsley, pan-fried until golden and crispy. A savory way to use leftover ham in crispy potato cakes.

While growing up, my Polish-Russian grandmother, who lived with our family, made these little meat patties quite often and they were a family favorite. Here is my rendition, from what I remember when cooking with Grandma, as she never wrote the recipe down. The patties were always served with mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce, and, of course, plenty of ketchup for the patties.

Mexican salsa chicken: pounded chicken breasts dredged in seasoned flour, pan-fried, then topped with salsa and melted Monterey Jack cheese. Tex-Mex weeknight dinner in 30 minutes.

Latkes: classic Jewish potato pancakes made with grated potato, onion, egg, and flour, pan-fried golden and crispy. Serve with applesauce, sour cream, or yogurt. The Hanukkah staple.

Classic Italian meatballs with beef, herbs, and breadcrumbs. Freezer-friendly meatballs that bake or pan-fry until browned, perfect for pasta night or meal prep.

Crispy pan-fried chickpea burgers with oregano and cumin, tucked into warm pita with a creamy lemon-tahini yogurt sauce. Vegetarian, healthy, and done in 25 minutes.

Falafel patties pan-fried from cooked chickpeas with cumin, coriander, garlic, and parsley, then tucked into pita with homemade harissa. A quick vegan main that lands in 30 minutes.

German frikadellen burgers blend ground beef with minced onion, parsley, eggs, and a whisper of nutmeg, then pan-fry in butter for a tender, juicy patty that beats any backyard burger.

Mini Monte Cristo sandwiches with ham, Swiss cheese, and a savory egg dip seasoned with onion soup mix. Pan-fried golden in butter and cut into party-sized triangles.

Urad dal ki roti folds spiced black gram lentils right into the dough, then pan-fries into hearty North Indian flatbread studded with green chilies, onion and tangy pomegranate seeds.

Orange zest challah French toast soaked in eggs, milk, cinnamon, and fresh orange. Pan-fried in butter and oil for crisp edges and a custardy center. Brunch-worthy in 35 minutes.