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Fried Sage Leaves Recipe

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Has something been missing from your juicy Thanksgiving turkey, savory and creamy soup, squash side dishes, or simple sandwiches? Well, meet your favorite new meal superstar: our fried sage leaves recipe. With a prep time of just five minutes and a clock-busting cook time of one astonishing minute, there’s never been a simpler – or more delicious – way to level up your favorite dishes!

Why We Love This Fried Sage Leaves Recipe

One word: simplicity. All you need is a small skillet, paper towels, fresh and light olive oil, clean-tasting kosher salt, and fresh sage leaves that deliver a flavor that’s all at once woodsy, earthy, piney, slightly peppery, yet fresh, with notes of eucalyptus and citrusy mint and you’ve got yourself the ideal accompaniment for a variety of dishes!

Tools You Will Need Before You Start

  • 1 Small Skillet
  • Paper Towels

 

Fried Sage Leaves

This unique fried sage leaves recipe is a simple way to level up your favorite dishes.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time1 min
Total Time6 mins
Course: Side
Keyword: Toppings, Snacks, Fried
Servings: 4
Calories: 130kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 bunch fresh sage cleaned, leaves removed from stems
  • Kosher or sea salt

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Fry 6-8 leaves at a time until crisp, about 3 seconds. Transfer to paper towels and sprinkle generously with salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Sodium: 300mg

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