375 crispy recipes

Pan-seared salmon steaks topped with crispy ginger and green onion matchsticks, served over peppery arugula with a sherry-soy pan sauce. Date-night dinner for two in under 30 minutes.

Leftover pasta frittata made with egg whites fried like an omelet. A fast, low-fat way to turn last night's pasta into a crispy, golden breakfast or lunch.

Easy fried oysters, double-breaded in crumbs and pan-fried in butter until golden and crisp. A simple, fast way to crispy oysters with a tender center, seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Crispy beer battered shrimp served with a smoky chipotle dipping sauce spiked with soy, ginger, lime, and mirin. A bold fusion appetizer that's ready in 30 minutes.

Steam asparagus until tender but still crispy, then drizzle a reduced mixture that's made with apricot jam, red wine vinegar, cinnamon, and ginger. Absolutely easy and delicious.

Crispy fried pastries shaped like elephant ears, dusted with cardamom sugar and toasted pistachios. Afghan teatime treats that puff up golden and shatter when you bite in.

Golden, crispy beer batter softshell crabs fried to perfection. The batter rests to thicken before frying, giving each crab a crunchy shell with tender, sweet meat inside.

Crispy Indian vegetable fritters (pakora) made with a spiced chickpea flour batter with cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne. Dip potatoes, cauliflower, and peppers, then fry until golden.

Soft shell crabs stuffed with cheese, breaded, and baked in tomato sauce until crispy on top and melty inside. A Chesapeake Bay classic that's easier than frying.

Classic beer-batter fried shrimp with a simple 3-ingredient coating of flour, beer, and salt. Each shrimp fries up golden and crispy in just one minute.

Rancheros are stuffed burger patties filled with American cheese and Ortega chiles, double-dipped in buttermilk and cornmeal, fried crispy, and topped with an easy-over egg.

Deep-fried buttermilk hush puppies with a crispy golden shell and soft, fluffy interior. A Southern classic side dish ready in 30 minutes with simple pantry staples.

Crispy fried onion patties made with flour, cornmeal, and hot sauce, dropped by the spoonful into hot oil. A quick, crunchy appetizer ready in 20 minutes flat.

Crepes folded into crispy cones, baked golden with butter, then filled with vanilla ice cream and fresh strawberries. An elegant twist on the classic ice cream cone.

Cherry wood smoked duck marinated overnight in red wine, fresh ginger, and brown sugar, then grilled to crispy-skinned glory. A showstopper for your next backyard feast.

Crispy potato latkes loaded with shredded carrots and zucchini, pan-fried golden on a hot griddle. Serve with applesauce or cranberry sauce for dipping. Makes 36 latkes.