An onomatopoeic word describing a crisp, crunchy texture or sound—lightly breaking or snapping—often used for fried or baked foods. Can be used adverbially or as a noun with suru.
天ぷらがカリッと揚がっている。
The tempura is fried to a crispy crunch.
朝焼きたてのパンは外側がカリッとして中はふんわりだ。
Freshly baked morning bread is crisp on the outside and soft inside.
リンゴをカリッとかじると、甘い香りが広がった。
When I bit into the apple with a crisp crunch, a sweet aroma spread.