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 delicatecrackof 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.
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2/13Croissant Dough
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Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou6/13Crispy-Skinned Salmon with Whole Lemon–Sesame Sauce
Adding an entire lemon—skin, pith, and flesh—to the sauce provides brightness and texture. Any bitterness from the pith will be offset by the sesame oil and honey. That balance makes it a super versatile condiment that pairs well with grilled or roasted vegetables and is great as a topping for stews and braises come winter.
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton7/13Crispy Chicken Over Turmeric-Lemon Cabbage and Peas
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Photo by Laura Murray, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou13/13Salt-and-Pepper Pork With Crispy Rice Cakes
