crispy skin
Shatteringly browned surface
Crispy skin is the golden, crunchy outer layer achieved when cooking poultry, pork, or fish with high heat.
The texture comes from rendering fat and drying the surface: The secret to crispy skin is patting the chicken dry before roasting.
Crispy skin is prized in dishes like Peking duck, pork belly, and pan-seared salmon.
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- air fryerAppliance crisping food with heat
- pan friedCooked in shallow oil
- cracklingSharp snapping noises
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