How to Use crackly in a Sentence

crackly

adjective
  • The crackly bread sops up all the sweet-savory juices and will disappear in the blink of an eye.
    — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 25 Apr. 2024
  • Blend coffee, bourbon, and brown sugar for a dark, thick rub that forms a crackly crust.
    — Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022
  • It’s all housed on extra-crackly bread, which shatters with every bite.
    — Ariel Cheung, chicagotribune.com, 4 Aug. 2021
  • Once pulled out of the oil, the corn tortilla takes on a crackly crispness, almost like a lumpia.
    — Javier Cabral, Bon Appétit, 21 July 2023
  • The squares bake up deeply chocolatey with a soft interior and glossy, crackly top.
    — Sonal Dutt, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
  • The kindness in the voice was apparent even through the small, crackly speaker.
    — Karl Ove Knausgaard, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
  • The flatter the chicken, the more contact with the cast-iron pan and the more crackly skin to enjoy at the end.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, 26 Mar. 2018
  • When ready to eat, peel and enjoy the crackly tea egg appearance before diving in.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2022
  • Blackman was 5, and still the memory of that crackly broadcast stays with him.
    — Wayne Coffey, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2020
  • Then a voice comes over a crackly radio alerting the men to a Scarface sighting.
    — Jacqueline Cutler, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2017
  • The sandwiches are anchored by soft and crackly bread, steeped in a savory pumpkin seed basil pesto.
    — Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 May 2021
  • Balance that bowl with a cool cucumber salad or crackly pork-and-garlic dumplings.
    — San Antonio Express-News, 8 Mar. 2018
  • The crackly bread is a nice comparison point for the tender, juicy meatballs.
    — Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Dec. 2023
  • This game requires you to deploy units around the map based on nothing more than crackly radio reports from the front line.
    — Barry Collins, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Expect chewy bagels with a crackly crust thanks to a streamlined bagel-making process that even novice bakers can tackle.
    — Matt Brooks, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Then earthy-rich flavors were colliding with sharp ones, and the ping of dark caramel sweetness had offset the crackly meat.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The first, as mentioned above, is that a bread machine just doesn't get hot enough to give a loaf that kind of delicious, crackly crust.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 6 Apr. 2020
  • With a shiny, golden, crackly crust and a soft but chewy crumb, the baguette, baked on the premises, holds up to its luscious fillings.
    — Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2022
  • Things are proceeding as normal until Fay takes a call from a woman on a crackly line.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, azcentral, 25 May 2020
  • In the middle of one dinner, Azumi pulled out a book-sized, off-white oval platter with a crackly glaze.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Though what’s underneath the crackly sugar crust is all plant-based, don’t call it health food—just call it delicious.
    — Joe Yonan, Saveur, 23 Jan. 2025
  • The spheres turned out a bit fluffier, but the ovals have more crackly surface geography to savor.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
  • The cilantro added a floral, fresh and aromatic note, and the baguette was perfect — soft enough to bite through, with a crispy, crackly crust.
    — Anchorage Daily News, 23 Oct. 2019
  • When fresh from the fryer, the crackly wrapper is dotted with delicate bubbles from the oil.
    — Nick Kindelsperger, chicagotribune.com, 23 Feb. 2021
  • Extra layers of glaze provide a crackly finish.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
  • Let the cake cool until the frosting becomes a crackly doughnut-like glaze over the cake, then serve while still slightly warm from the pan.
    — Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2019
  • Imagine the best parts of a baguette and a bagel in one roll, with a light, crackly crust and an airy crumb structure that still delivers a chewy bite.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Soft, spiced, and everything nice, these cookies have a crackly surface and a bit of tang from cream of tartar, which is cool and fun.
    — Farideh Sadeghin, Saveur, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Each nugget features a crackly crust from the fire, while the inside is rendered to a marvelously steak-like texture.
    — Nick Kindelsperger, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Juicy and sheathed in a crackly, parmesan-herb crust, these pork chops are a completely foolproof, quick-and-easy weeknight meal.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024

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