How to Use crispy in a Sentence

crispy

adjective
  • Fry the potatoes until they are brown and crispy.
  • The crust was chewy here, crispy there and crunchy along the edges.
    — Haley Laurence | [email protected], al, 15 June 2023
  • The dough isn't crispy but has a lighter and chewier texture.
    — Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 29 June 2023
  • Treat your game day guests to fresh and crispy homemade onion rings!
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 2 Feb. 2023
  • The tacos, while nice and crispy, were a little fishy for me.
    — Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 10 May 2023
  • This allows for bite-sized pieces that get crispy all the way around.
    — Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025
  • Came out a bit hotter and a bit crispier.
    — Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The hot, crispy cheese balls, dipped in mustard, were a good snack to start.
    — Suzanne Loudermilk, baltimoresun.com, 1 June 2017
  • Finish with a quick broil to give the ribs a crispy outer crust.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024
  • Bake with the pan on top of a pizza stone for a crispier crust.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Cook until the edges are crispy and the middle is gooey but cooked through.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 15 June 2025
  • Cook until the edges are crispy and the middle is gooey but cooked through.
    — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2024
  • These cookies should be crispy on the edges and chewy in the middle when done.
    — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2020
  • 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
  • His extra-crispy pomme frites (French fries) are served with a side of house ketchup.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The kids love potatoes in every form, from crispy fries to creamy mashed to crunchy tater tots.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 May 2025
  • And the mix of soggy and crispy potatoes went well with the salsa.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland.com, 15 June 2019
  • The lean and crispy work went to the sweet potato fries, with a side of Sriracha mayo.
    — Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 16 Jan. 2020
  • This apple quick bread is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
  • The crust was better (maybe too crispy), but the cheese on top was still lukewarm at best.
    — John Kennedy, Popular Science, 7 Feb. 2020
  • That brown and crispy crust is also the result of the dough caramelizing.
    — Jeffrey Miller, Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2019
  • The wings were crispy, tender and coated with plenty of sauce.
    — Justin L. MacK, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
  • It is always served with crispy French bread for dipping in the rich sauce.
    — Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2022
  • Part of their widespread appeal is that they are made to be, as the name says, crispy and crunchy.
    — Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
  • 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
  • Turn wings over, and bake until well browned and crispy, about 25 minutes.
    — Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Save room for the sides though because the crispy Brussels sprouts have a whiskey caramel.
    — Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2024
  • Someone else said the waffles could be crispier.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026

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