Active time: 5 min Start to finish: 10 minutes
Cooks' note:
• Sage can be fried 2 days ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 3 cups
Ingredients
About 4 cups vegetable oil
1 cup packed fresh sage leaves
Preparation
Heat 1 inch of oil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan until it registers 365°F on a deep-fat thermometer. Fry sage in batches, stirring, 3 to 5 seconds. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then season with salt.
