Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 32 small fresh sage leaves
• Special equipment: a deep-fat thermometer

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Instructions

1. Heat oil in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan until it registers 365°F on thermometer. Fry sage in 5 or 6 batches, stirring, 5 seconds (leaves will crisp as they cool). Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and season with salt.