How to Use crispy in a Sentence
crispy
adjective- Fry the potatoes until they are brown and crispy.
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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 -
That brown and crispy crust is also the result of the dough caramelizing.
— Jeffrey Miller, Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2019 -
The fries were crispy and garlicky-parmeseany, at least.
— PCMAG, 17 Feb. 2023 -
The chicken should be cooked, the green beans should still be crispy and the mixture should look wet but not soupy.
— cleveland, 21 Aug. 2023 -
The crust was better (maybe too crispy), but the cheese on top was still lukewarm at best.
— John Kennedy, Popular Science, 7 Feb. 2020 -
The results are crispy on the outside and custard-like on the inside.
— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2023 -
This apple quick bread is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024 -
That oil, in turn, finds its way to the edges of the pan, putting a crispy edge on the focaccia-like pizza.
— Washington Post, 28 Jan. 2020 -
It is always served with crispy French bread for dipping in the rich sauce.
— Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2022 -
Avoid foods that are breaded, creamy, crispy, or fried.
— Amanda MacMillan, Health, 19 June 2023 -
The husks should be bright green, tight around the cob, and still have some moisture, rather than feel crispy, brown, or loose.
— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2024 -
Add the olive oil and sear the salmon fillets skin side down until the skin is browned and crispy, 2 to 5 minutes.
— Eric Kim, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2023 -
Crispy Jalapeno Mac: Cheddar & jack cheese sauce, topped with crispy jalapenos.
— Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 July 2024 -
The wings were crispy, tender and coated with plenty of sauce.
— Justin L. MacK, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024 -
There are requisite sides like mac ‘n’ cheese and crispy green beans and, for dessert, Cake-Shakes that blend cake and scooped ice cream.
— Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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