13 of Our Crispiest Recipes

Here’s a not so hot take: The crispiest recipes are the best recipes. Is there a more satisfying eating sensation than the delicate crack of a croissant as you take your first bite? What about those fine, jagged edges of a perfectly fried chicken cutlet, or the delicate skin of roasted potatoes, fracturing into tasty shards and revealing the soft flesh beneath? Crispy foods are beloved around the world for a reason—they’re fun to eat. Crispiness (and its cousin, crunchiness) fully engages your senses: the audible crackle of crispy chicken skin or tempura batter, the feeling of that satisfyingly craggy texture between your teeth. Below you’ll find a handful of our crispiest recipes that put the crisp factor front and center—right where it belongs.