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The fresh, crackly peanuts and toasty cone are delicious, but the ice cream tastes like a marshmallow and the thin brown coating has only a hint of chocolate flavor.—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 3 June 2026 The paprika and garlic add a gentle smokiness that blooms as the chicken roasts, while the meat stays juicy and tender beneath the crackly, golden skin.—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 May 2026 Her resounding vocals melt over the crackly interiors of R&B, reggae, and Jersey club.—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026 Then earthy-rich flavors were colliding with sharp ones, and the ping of dark caramel sweetness had offset the crackly meat.—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crackly