How to Use crispy in a Sentence

crispy

adjective
  • Fry the potatoes until they are brown and crispy.
  • The crust was better (maybe too crispy), but the cheese on top was still lukewarm at best.
    John Kennedy, Popular Science, 7 Feb. 2020
  • Rushan is flat with a leathery, crispy texture, and is made with cow’s milk mixed with acid.
    Popular Science, 4 June 2020
  • On an ungreased dark skillet, the cookie was more crispy but still chewy.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2020
  • Wings are freshly-made in-house and come perfectly crispy yet very tender and juicy.
    Gerry Frank | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 5 Sep. 2020
  • Take the lid off and keep cooking until the bottom of the rice is crispy and perfectly golden.
    Diana Yen, Bon Appétit, 3 Sep. 2020
  • Add the potatoes; increase the heat to high and continue to saute until the potatoes are crispy.
    SFChronicle.com, 17 Sep. 2020
  • They can be used to start the cooking process on the stovetop for a very crispy bottom, or completely in the oven for a saucy, deep dish.
    Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 3 June 2020
  • Here’s how to make kale chips that are crispy and delicious: Preheat oven to 300°F.
    Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2024
  • There’s passion in the crackling skin of crispy duck and the electric green shimmer of choy sum greens, Chinese broccoli and snow pea leaves.
    Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 12 Mar. 2020
  • Cook until the skin is crispy and deep golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes, then flip and brown on the second side, 2 to 3 minutes longer.
    Jessica Battilana, SFChronicle.com, 18 Sep. 2020
  • Is there anything more satisfying than perfectly crispy, extra-tender fried chicken?
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 26 May 2020
  • The first session included the regular chips, the second session the crispier variety.
    Chase Purdy, Quartz, 15 Feb. 2020
  • When things turn dry in May and June, deer require water to digest that crispy vegetation, and water is our limiting factor.
    Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2020
  • Their goal was to re-create a version of McDonald’s french fries, with a golden-brown, crispy exterior and a tender inside.
    Anna Thomas Bates, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2020
  • The slogan right now is Garlic Butter Everything, but for our purposes, look at their garlic butter seafood options including shrimp and crispy fish.
    Jon Arnold, Dallas News, 9 Mar. 2020
  • 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 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.
    Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
  • The cheese melted nicely and the crust was crispy and puffed up with some good char marks.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023
  • 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
  • With the bread properly buttered and crispy, with the cheese unevenly melted?
    Stephen Marche, The Atlantic, 27 Sep. 2024

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