2,203 crispy recipes

Leftover chicken gets a glow-up with curry, lemon, and crunchy water chestnuts in this freezer-friendly casserole. Creamy sauce, melted cheddar, and crispy breadcrumbs on top.

Classic popovers with water for lighter texture. Crispy golden shells puff up hollow and airy in just 5 simple ingredients. Easy beginner-friendly recipe makes 6 portions.

Oven-baked chicken wings coated in grated Parmesan and Italian herbs. Shake-and-bake style that's crispy, cheesy, and perfect for game day without the deep fryer.

Traditional Southern rice bread with cornmeal and cooked rice baked into tender, slightly crispy squares for a historic side dish that pairs beautifully with stews and greens.

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.

Grilled butterflied Cornish hens rubbed with lemon garlic butter and ancho chile. Crispy skin, smoky flavor, and ready in under an hour for an elegant weeknight dinner.

Silky fettuccine tossed with crispy bacon and eggs that cook from pasta heat alone. Classic Roman carbonara ready in 20 minutes with creamy sauce and no cream.

Traditional Irish apple fritters with thick apple slices dipped in a light egg batter, deep-fried until crispy, then dusted with sugar and brightened with lemon juice.

Malaysian pork rib soup simmered with star anise, cinnamon, and white peppercorns in a fragrant dark soy broth. Topped with crispy shallot flakes and served with rice.

Quick baked mac and cheese made with cream of cheddar soup, a touch of mustard, and crispy bread crumb topping. Bubbly, cheesy comfort in 40 minutes flat.

Vegetarian black bean tart in a crispy olive oil cornmeal crust with cumin-spiced tofu filling and roasted garlic. A savory, rustic showstopper for dinner or brunch.

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.

Creamy corn pudding with crushed saltines that soak up custard and turn tender inside while the top bakes crispy-golden. Silky creamed corn meets buttery cracker crumbs.

Garlic bread loaded with butter, Parmesan, mayonnaise, five cloves of garlic, and oregano on French bread. Baked in foil then broiled for a golden, cheesy, crispy top.

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.