THE ART OF A GOOD SIZZLERECIPES · TECHNIQUE · TOOLS
20 recipes · made for the crunch

Recipes with
a little sizzle.

Battered fish, craggy fried chicken, crunchy onion rings, fritters, cutlets, and air fryer wings, fries and tofu. Choose a method and set up your station before the heat goes on.

Showing 20 recipes.

Illustration of a crisp-edged egg in a dark skillet
Skillet

Lacy-edge fried eggs

A hot pan, a little oil, and the most satisfying golden fringe.

10 minBeginner
Illustration of golden potatoes with herbs
Shallow fry

Crispy smashed potatoes

Craggy edges, soft centers, and plenty of room for salt.

35 minBeginner
Illustration of a golden breaded chicken cutlet with lemon
Shallow fry

Golden chicken cutlets

Thin, even cutlets with a crisp crumb that stays put.

30 minIntermediate
Illustration of crisp tofu with chili and scallions
Skillet

Crispy chili tofu

A simple, deeply crisp base for a fast savory-sweet glaze.

25 minBeginner
Illustration of crisp vegetable tempura
Deep fry

Quick vegetable tempura

A light batter and small batches keep vegetables delicate, not heavy.

30 minIntermediate
Illustration of golden battered fish and thick chips with lemon and tartar sauce
Deep fry

Pub-style fish and chips

Bubbly beer batter, thick chips, and the sort of crunch you can hear.

1 hrIntermediate
Illustration of craggy golden fried chicken with pickles and hot sauce
Deep fry

Craggy buttermilk fried chicken

A peppery, shaggy crust with crisp little ridges in every bite.

1 hr 20 min plus marinatingIntermediate
Illustration of golden battered onion rings with a ramekin of smoky dip on a dark tray
Deep fry

Proper crunchy onion rings

Big sweet onion rings in a bubbly, seasoned batter with smoky dip.

35 minBeginner
Illustration of golden fish fillets with lemon
Skillet

Lemon pan-fried fish

A light flour dusting protects tender fillets and builds a crisp finish.

20 minIntermediate
Illustration of golden zucchini fritters with dill
Shallow fry

Zucchini fritters

The trick is squeezing the water out before the pan ever gets hot.

25 minBeginner
Illustration of fried rice with egg and scallions
Stir fry

Weeknight fried rice

Separate grains, hot pan, and a smart order of operations.

20 minBeginner
Illustration of spice-rubbed chicken wings in an air fryer basket with blue cheese dip
Air fryer

Two-stage air fryer chicken wings

A low start renders the fat, a hot finish blisters the skin. No oil pot required.

55 minBeginner
Illustration of golden hand-cut fries in an air fryer basket with ketchup
Air fryer

Hand-cut air fryer fries

Fresh potatoes, two tablespoons of oil, and a basket that never gets crowded.

45 minBeginner
Illustration of crisp tofu cubes with scallions, sesame and chili crisp in a dark bowl
Air fryer

Air fryer chili-crisp tofu

Pressed tofu, a cornstarch jacket, and a spoon of chili crisp at the very end.

45 min with pressingBeginner
Illustration of crumb-crusted cod fillets on a wire rack with lemon and tartar sauce
Air fryer

Cornflake-crusted air fryer fish

A dry, crunchy coat where a deep fryer would use batter: that is the air fryer swap.

25 minBeginner
Illustration of browned cauliflower florets with herbs and lemon wedges
Air fryer

Lemon-herb air fryer cauliflower

Browned edges, tender stems, and a squeeze of lemon right at the end.

30 minBeginner
Illustration of golden roasted chickpeas dusted with paprika in a small bowl
Air fryer

Smoky crispy air fryer chickpeas

A can of chickpeas, one tablespoon of oil, and a crunchy snack in about 12 minutes.

20 minBeginner
Illustration of golden panko-breaded zucchini fries in an open air fryer basket
Air fryer

Air-fryer zucchini fries

A panko crust keeps the outside crunchy while the zucchini inside stays tender — no oil pot needed.

25 minBeginner
Illustration of golden panko-coated onion rings in an open air fryer basket
Air fryer

Air-fryer onion rings

A dry panko crust holds its shape in the basket; small batches help the edges turn crisp.

30 minBeginner
Illustration of golden crispy fried shrimp with lemon wedges and dipping sauce
Deep fry

Crispy fried shrimp

A light seasoned flour dredge and hot oil give shrimp a thin, crunchy shell without burying the sweet flavor underneath.

30 minIntermediate