9 of Our Crunchiest Snack Recipes

“Crunchy” means a lot of different things. Granola is crunchy, but so is fresh, crisp iceberg lettuce. The crunchiest recipes can take a little bit of work to eat (think roasted nuts), but they reward you with a pleasing sound and sensation as you bite down and gently crush them between your teeth. Remember, though,“crunchy” is an adjective that’s distinct from “crispy,”which refers to foods that are a little more delicate, such as tempura or the outer edges of a croissant. Perhaps the crunchiest recipes fall into the category of snacks: roasted chickpeas, crackly snack mixes, seeded sweets, and, of course, potato chips. So when the urge to crunch arises, check out a snackable handful of our favorite crunchy treats below.