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Fried Sage Leaves

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Active time: 5 min Start to finish: 15 min

Cooks' note:

Sage leaves can be fried 2 days ahead and cooled completely, then kept in an airtight container at room temperature.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 32 leaves (garnish)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
32 small fresh sage leaves
Special equipment: a deep-fat thermometer

Preparation

  1. Heat oil in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan until it registers 365°F on thermometer. Fry sage in 5 or 6 batches, stirring, 5 seconds (leaves will crisp as they cool). Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and season with salt.

TagsSageHerbs & SpicesDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerFryGourmet
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