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
![](https://www.saveur.com/uploads/2010/04/2023-0801_SAVEUR_JULIA-GARTLAND_Fried-Sage-Leaves_024-scaled.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
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
ADVERTISEMENTADAD
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.
Keep Reading
Continue to Next Story
ADVERTISEMENTADAD