How to Use crispy in a Sentence

crispy

adjective
  • Fry the potatoes until they are brown and crispy.
  • That brown and crispy crust is also the result of the dough caramelizing.
    Jeffrey Miller, Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2019
  • And just like most items on this list, our readers are pairing it with a side of crispy hashbrowns.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
  • The rich yet fresh sauce over the tender, crispy chicken has our Test Kitchen crew swooning.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Some compare the crunchy bite to fried chicken skin, others says crispy french fries or buttery popcorn kernels.
    Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 25 Oct. 2019
  • Behold, the crispiest, more flavorful milanese of your dreams.
    Olga Massov, chicagotribune.com, 6 Nov. 2019
  • Its version of orange chicken was crispy and sweet, with a strong citrus presence and a generous mound of fresh fried rice.
    Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 21 Nov. 2019
  • Make crispy cheese straws and pigs in a puff pastry blanket for party appetizers; plum tarts and apple turnovers for dessert.
    courant.com, 27 Nov. 2019
  • Place the pan in the oven to bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender with a crispy crust.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Also on the menu: the Sacramento rack of lamb, with crispy, roasted potatoes and roasted baby carrots with an orange glaze.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Pink Lady Pink Lady is an apple variety with a sweet taste, a pinkish-red peel, and a firm, crispy, and juicy flesh.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Colombian arepas, on the other hand, tend to be thinner and crispier, with accompanying ingredients that go on top rather than in the middle.
    Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 15 Oct. 2019
  • For F*ck's Sake) Taco with crispy cheese melted in house chile oil, slow-braised shredded beef, cabbage, chipotle crema, poblano ash cotija and cilantro.
    Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, azcentral, 3 Dec. 2019
  • Nearly as great is the carne asada ($19), which features grilled steak set on a complex black garlic pasilla salsa with a side of outrageously crispy potatoes.
    Louisa Chu, chicagotribune.com, 6 Dec. 2019
  • The freshwater fish are sliced thin and dredged in corn flour, cornmeal and a spice mixture before being quickly fried, resulting in addicting, crispy little fish sticks, served with a kicky red-chile mayo.
    Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2019
  • The crust was chewy here, crispy there and crunchy along the edges.
    Haley Laurence | Hlaurence@al.com, al, 15 June 2023
  • The tacos, while nice and crispy, were a little fishy for me.
    Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 10 May 2023
  • The dough isn't crispy but has a lighter and chewier texture.
    Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 29 June 2023
  • The lean and crispy work went to the sweet potato fries, with a side of Sriracha mayo.
    Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 16 Jan. 2020
  • The spuds are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside and dressed with just the right amount of salt.
    Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 1 Sep. 2023
  • These cookies should be crispy on the edges and chewy in the middle when done.
    Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2020
  • Cook until the edges are crispy and the middle is gooey but cooked through.
    Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2024
  • Finish with a quick broil to give the ribs a crispy outer crust.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024
  • What’s the classic spot that’s slung baskets of the same crispy cod recipe for 50 years?
    Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2024
  • The dish is then topped with scallions, crispy onions, and a pat of butter.
    Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 26 Mar. 2024
  • The cheese melted nicely and the crust was crispy and puffed up with some good char marks.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023
  • The cheese melted nicely and the crust was crispy and puffed up with some good char marks.
    Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
  • Does your lawn look crispy and dead in hot, dry weather?
    Lynn Coulter, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2021
  • Save room for the sides though because the crispy Brussels sprouts have a whiskey caramel.
    Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2024
  • Treat your game day guests to fresh and crispy homemade onion rings!
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 2 Feb. 2023

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