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
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.
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