Pan-Frying Recipes

Warm up your skillet for these pan-frying recipes that get dinner done in a hurry.

Add Filter

Sausage and Bean Skillet with Crispy Plantains

I love a quick weeknight dinner, especially when the whole family loves it. This dish has tasty Caribbean flavors, and the plantain chips on top are a big hit. We love this with smoked sausage, but it's also delicious with spicy chicken sausage. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah


Rhubarb and Honey Chicken

The sauce on this honey chicken is like a sweet-tart spin on teriyaki. Everyone who has tried it raves about...


Wisconsin Butter Burgers

It’s no secret that Wisconsinites love their dairy—so much that they sometimes top their burgers with a generous pat of...


Bernie’s Pork Chop Sandwiches

My aunt worked in Butte, Montana, and whenever we visited we had pork chop sandwiches. This recipe is a take...

Turkey Scallopini

Quick-cooking turkey breast slices make this recipe a winner when you only have a few minutes to fix a satisfying...


Chicken & Garlic with Fresh Herbs

The key to this savory chicken is the combination of garlic, fresh rosemary and thyme. I like to serve it...

Cornmeal Catfish with Avocado Sauce

When I was growing up in California, my mother made catfish quite often, and it was always a hit. Now...


Turkey Bean Burgers

Packed with veggies, beans, turkey and loads of flavor, these moist burgers are anything but boring. What an easy meal...


Homemade Pork Sausage

These country-style patties are so simple to prepare. You'll never again settle for store-bought pork sausage that's loaded with preservatives—and...


Honey-Fried Walleye

We fish on most summer weekends, so we have lots of fresh fillets. Everyone who tries this crisp, golden fish...

Tender Sweet ‘n’ Sour Pork Chops

The recipe for these moist, tender pork chops was given to me years ago by my best friend. It's become...


Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish

To help breading adhere to this cornmeal-fried catfish, pat fillets dry and coat lightly with flour before dipping in egg...


Tuna Burgers

My family members were so accustomed to typical beef burgers that they were hesitant to try these when I first...


Parmesan Chicken with Lemon Rice

I like the challenge of inventing recipes with ingredients I have on hand. This easy-peasy meal fits the bill. —Colleen...


Pan-Seared Cod

Cod has a soft, buttery appeal that goes with cilantro, onions and crunchy pine nuts. This pan-seared cod is the...

Tout icon

Chapati Breads

My daughter and I prepare this Indian flatbread frequently. It is so fun to make and goes well with any...


Leftover Meat Loaf Parmesan

This is a wonderful recipe to use when you have leftover meatloaf. Instead of a meatloaf sandwich I make this...


Parmesan Chicken Breasts

"People can't believe it when I tell them how little time it takes to fix this delicious chicken," reports Mollie...


Sauerkraut Latkes

Really? Sauerkraut in potato pancakes? Oh, yes. Firm, sweet apples mellow the tang so very nicely. —Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho


Fried Chicken with Pan Gravy

Mom's traditional fried chicken always cooked up golden brown and crispy. Drizzled with the pan gravy, this dish is real...


Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Gravy

We raised our own meat and vegetables when I was a girl. This golden chicken always reminds me of Mom...


Parmesan Pork Cutlets

The aroma of these cutlets as they cook makes my kids eager to come to the dinner table. The dish...


Cajun Crab Burgers

Here's my take on the traditional crab cake. I like to top my sandwiches with Cajun remoulade and pile spicy...


Taste of Home Logo

Potato Pancakes

We grew our own potatoes on the small farm in New Hampshire where I was raised. These pancakes are very...

Magazine Cover

Subscribe & SAVE

Save Up To 80%!

Fisherman’s Crispy Coating

My father, Garfield Freih, is an avid fisherman and frequently acts as the chef on fishing trips he takes with...


Pork with Mustard Sauce

Back when I was a girl, I couldn't wait until I was grown up and could start cooking for my...


Tout icon

Parmesan Chicken Sandwiches

Coat tender chicken breasts with seasoned bread crumbs and smother in marinara sauce. Served on a hoagie, it’s a real...


Mom’s Potato Pancakes

These old-fashioned pancakes are fluffy inside and crispy outside. Onion adds nice flavor. Mom got this recipe from Grandma, so...


Fried Bluegill Fillets

"The secret to this recipe is double-dipping the fish fillets," writes Doug Wright of Maize, Kansas.


Tout icon

Turkey Cutlets with Pan Gravy

Using cutlets or any boneless meat speeds up cooking time for this quick entree. You can use thin boneless, skinless...