electric frying pan

Thân thiện

She cooks scrambled eggs in an electric frying pan on the kitchen counter.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An electric frying pan: A frying pan that is heated by electricity, typically having a built-in heating element and a thermostat for temperature control. It is a portable, countertop cooking appliance.

Usage

• As a noun: Refers to the specific kitchen appliance.
  • An electric frying pan is convenient for small kitchens.
  • She cooked the pancakes in the electric frying pan.

Advanced Usage

• As a standalone appliance: Often used for tasks like frying, sautéing, simmering, or even baking when an oven or stovetop is not available or practical.
  • We used the electric frying pan to make a one-pot meal while camping.

Variants and Related Words

• Electric skillet: A common synonym for an electric frying pan, often implying a slightly deeper pan.
• Countertop grill/griddle: A related appliance for cooking on a flat, heated surface.
• Slow cooker/Crock-Pot: A different type of countertop appliance for slow, moist-heat cooking.

Synonyms

• Electric skillet
• Plug-in frying pan

Related Phrases

• Non-stick electric frying pan: Specifies a common feature where the cooking surface has a non-stick coating.
  • The non-stick electric frying pan makes cleanup very easy.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a frying pan heated by electricity