Dredging food before frying gives it a nice, crispy coating.

Deep-frying the spareribs twice gives them a crispy coating and seals in the juicy flavors.

At least these stones are real, and not just a crispy coating of crushed Swarovski glass.

The combination of creamy avocado with a crispy coating can't be beaten; it's simply delicious and addictive.

One bite through the crispy coating into the tender and juicy pork chop and you will be hooked.

The sandwich nestled inside it has been sitting under a heat lamp for some time, and the crispy coating has ossified into a dried-out crust.

But there is nothing like deep-frying for sealing in meat's juices and adding a crispy coating to dishes such as Ginger Beef (page 127).