How to Use flaky in a Sentence

flaky

adjective

• Hold the tail and pick the flaky white meat right off the bones.
  — David A. Brown, Field & Stream, 11 Jan. 2024
• Serve with flaky salt on the side to suit your taste at the table.
  — Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 1 May 2024
• Try a taste, and add a pinch of flaky sea salt if desired.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
• Top the blondies with flaky sea salt for a salty pop to contrast the sweetness.
  — Emily Nabors Hall, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023
• Some of the pastries are fried, some baked; in either case, the dough is flaky and crunchy.
  — Journal Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2023
• The fun dessert is made of creamy custard wrapped in a flaky, buttery crust.
  — Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 30 Nov. 2023
• Broil it, top it with flaky sea salt and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  — Paul Kita, Men's Health, 29 Aug. 2023
• Ready to kiss oil, product residue, and a flaky scalp goodbye?
  — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 22 June 2023
• The fish was perfect: well-seasoned and crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside.
  — Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2024
• Add a sprinkle of the crumble, flaky salt, black pepper and orange zest to all of the leaves.
  — Gisela Williams, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
• The silver fish with black stripes down its body has long been prized as a sport fish and for its flaky white filets.
  — Katie Shepherd, Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2023
• Whip up a batch of flaky homemade scones for breakfast.
  — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2023
• These biscuits are a nod to her mile-high flaky version.
  — Beth Branch, Country Living, 22 Apr. 2023
• The rhubarb is an exquisite blend of sweet and tart cradled by a thin, light and flaky crust.
  — Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Feb. 2024
• There's nothing like starting the day with a slice of quiche with a buttery, flaky piecrust.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2023
• Plus, there’s even some niacinamide in there to help calm and soothe angry, flaky skin.
  — Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 3 Apr. 2024
• These roasted Brussels sprouts are as crisp and flaky as can be.
  — Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2023
• The light sprinkle of flaky Maldon salt on the glaze is a nice addition.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 12 July 2023
• Top the toasted marshmallow with a drizzle of caramel and a pinch of flaky sea salt.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2023
• Drizzle some olive oil over it and finish it with some flaky sea salt.
  — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 9 Feb. 2023
• The result is a pastry that’s crisp and flaky along the top and sides, but also chewy and a little bready in the middle.
  — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2023
• Sprinkle with the mango, hot pepper, if using, and cilantro; top with the flaky sea salt, to taste; and serve.
  — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2023
• Unwrap, slice, and serve sprinkled with flaky sea salt.
  — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2023
• The tortilla is made with sesame oil and has a flaky quality, almost like a paratha.
  — Emma Balter, Chron, 7 Mar. 2023
• Divide among bowls and top with more red pepper flakes, some flaky salt, and more butter.
  — Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
• Butter pecans are suspended throughout the flaky pastry and sprinkled over top for a sweet and salty breakfast or coffee break treat.
  — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
• Dry, Itchy Scalp To address an itchy, flaky scalp, don’t scrub aggressively.
  — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 Jan. 2026
• Next to it is a flaky potato-and-egg galette and a few chocolate chip cookies.
  — Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Jan. 2026
• If your skin feels rough, flaky, or tight after cleansing, then ectoin is for you.
  — Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 Jan. 2026
• Oh, and the hotel’s ensuite bakery does the softest, flakiest sourdough croissants in town.
  — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026