Recipes
Fried Sage Leaves
A quick turn in hot oil transforms the fragrant herb into a crisp, elegant garnish or snack.
- Serves
makes about 30 fried leaves
Delicate, crunchy fried sage can be crushed and sprinkled on squash or bean soups, served as an accompaniment to burgers, and even eaten whole as a snack.
Featured in “Power: In Praise of Sage” by Margo True.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh sage
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- Coarse salt
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Instructions
Step 1
Pinch off leaves from sage. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
Step 2
Fry 6–8 sage leaves at a time until crisp, 2–3 seconds. Transfer with a fork to paper towels and sprinkle generously with coarse salt.
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