351 panfried recipes

Pan-fried bass or trout amandine with butter-toasted slivered almonds, thyme, and a squeeze of lemon. A classic French-inspired fish dish done simply.

Chicken fried steak coated in crushed saltine crackers and egg, pan-fried golden then covered to steam tender. Four ingredients and no extra salt needed.

Vegan Italian sausage patties made from TVP and seasoned with fennel, paprika, garlic, and black pepper. Pan-fried in minutes with a meaty, savory bite.

Pan-fried potatoes with tart apples, scallions, and fresh mint. A simple skillet side with sweet-tangy crunch and herbaceous brightness, ready in 20 minutes.

Pan-fried tuna patties spiced with cumin, cayenne, coriander, and dry mustard. Made with canned tuna, eggs, and bread crumbs for a quick, budget-friendly dinner.

Red eye chicken: pan-fried chicken breasts rubbed with paprika, white and black pepper, and cayenne, then finished with a quick roux-based tomato pan gravy. A fast, fiery weeknight chicken dinner.

Veggie burgers in pita bread are homemade grain patties of barley, lentils, and rice with carrots, onion, and sunflower seeds, pan-fried golden and stuffed into warm pita pockets with lettuce and tomato.

Kidney bean and brown rice veggie burgers pan-fried until crispy outside, tender inside. No eggs needed, just mashed beans, rice, bread crumbs, and simple spices.

Five-ingredient tofu burgers with grated carrot, leeks, and toasted sesame seeds. Pan-fried until crispy and golden. Inspired by Frances Moore Lappe's plant-based classics.

Classic French trout amandine with whole trout pan-fried in butter, topped with golden sauteed almonds, fresh lemon, and parsley. Bistro elegance from a simple technique.

Flaming bananas (bananas Foster) pan-fried in brown sugar and margarine, then flambeed with rum. A dramatic tableside dessert that's impressive to serve and simple to make.

Irish garlic mackerel rubbed with minced garlic, dipped in egg and flour, and pan-fried in butter until golden. Five ingredients, 20 minutes, and a crispy, garlicky crust on rich, oily fish.

Pan-fried garlic mackerel dredged in egg and seasoned flour, cooked in butter, and finished with fresh lemon juice. A simple 30-minute fish dinner with bold flavor.

Easy fried oysters, double-breaded in crumbs and pan-fried in butter until golden and crisp. A simple, fast way to crispy oysters with a tender center, seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Pan-fried cinnamon-sugar bananas glazed with orange juice and lime, served with a dollop of sour cream. A Central American-inspired stovetop dessert in 30 minutes.

Crispy potato latkes loaded with shredded carrots and zucchini, pan-fried golden on a hot griddle. Serve with applesauce or cranberry sauce for dipping. Makes 36 latkes.