How to Use crispy in a Sentence
crispy
adjective- Fry the potatoes until they are brown and crispy.
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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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