You asked: Can you make stir fry in a frying pan?

What can I use if I don’t have a wok?

A sauté pan (which most of us already have at home) makes a good substitute for a wok; just heat a few tablespoons of vegetable oil in the pan and stir-fry as usual.

Is stir-frying the same as pan frying?

Stir-frying generally involves a lot of stirring, tossing the pieces of food about the pan so they are evenly fried all over. As a consequence, it is generally used for items which are small or chopped up. Pan-fry could use the same pan, but there isn’t the emphasis on moving the objects about.

What kind of pan is best for stir fry?

Carbon steel pan vs nonstick pan



Chinese stir fry requires heating up the pan very hot most of the time, which makes a carbon steel pan a safer choice since it’s made from just metal. Carbon steel pans also hold heat better and thus sear food better than nonstick.

Can I make stir-fry in a cast iron skillet?

A cast iron skillet can retain just as much heat as a wok, which makes it an ideal vessel for making stir fry. A successful stir fry is crispy, and the only way you’ll end up with rice, meat, and vegetables that are that texture is if you cook them in a pan that doesn’t lose heat when you add food to it.

How do you cook pan fry?

This method entails cooking food in an uncovered pan in a moderate amount of fat. It’s similar to sautéing but requires more fat and often lower temperatures. Use a skillet or sauté pan―wide, with sloped or straight sides. Choose a heavy-bottomed pan for evenly distributed heat with no hot spots.