Frying is the cooking of food in oil or fat. Similar to sautéing, pan-fried foods are generally turned over once or twice during cooking to ensure that the food is evenly cooked, using tongs or a spat
Fried plantain
Smultring being deep fried
A wok being used to stir fry
Fried polenta, French fries, and fried chicken at a Brazilian eatery
Sautéing or sauteing is a method of cooking that uses a relatively small amount of oil or fat in a shallow pan over relatively high heat. Various sauté methods exist.
Frying
…Frying is the cooking of food in oil or fat. Similar to sautéing, pan-fried foods are generally turned over once or twice during cooking to ensure that the food is evenly cooked, using tongs or a spatula, whereas…
Sautéing onions and peppers
Sautéed mushrooms: baby Bella (portobello) mushrooms being sautéed
Sautéed vegetables being tossed in a sauté pan