Answer: crisped

AnswerCrossword Clue
CRISPEDLike rice in some cereal treats
CRISPEDGot nice and toasty?
crispedbrittle
crispedbrisk and decided
crispedfirm and fresh
crispedto make or become crisp
crispedbracing
crispedCRISP, to make brittle (frail (fragile (easily broken)))