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Crispy sage leaves on a white plate.

Crispy Sage Leaves

These delicious crispy sage leaves are an awesome topping for soup, pasta, and more!
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Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Additional Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 4 servings (3 leaves each)
Author: Emily Wilson

Ingredients

  • ½ cup neutral oil like canola or safflower
  • 12 sage leaves

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Once it's hot add the sage leaves. Fry the leaves for one minute, then flip them and fry for an additional minute or two until they're crispy.
    Sage leaves frying in oil in a pan.
  • Remove the leaves from the pan and lay them on a paper towel to soak up the excess oil.
    Fried sage leaves on a piece of paper towel.
  • Use the sage leaves whole or crumble them.
    Crispy sage leaves on a white plate.

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Notes

Cooking Tips - Get the oil hot before adding the sage. It is not hot enough if the sage doesn't sizzle when you add it to the oil. Test the heat by adding one piece of sage and ensuring it sizzles before adding the rest.
Storage - Fried sage leaves are best enjoyed right after you make them, but you can save them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.