Fried Sage
These light and crispy fried sage bites are an Italian staple when it comes to appetizers. Make a batch for your next Apertivo at home. Enjoy with a hugo spritz, beer or your favorite sparkly cocktail.
Calories 230kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp cracked black pepper
- ½ cup club soda
- Fresh sage leaves about 20-30
- Vegetable oil or Grapeseed oil
- Sea salt for topping
Instructions
- In a medium bowl whisk together flour, salt, and cracked black pepper.
- Whisk in club soda as it streams into the flour.
- Heat a medium skillet with ½ inch of oil on medium-high heat until the oil reaches 350 F. Drop a bit of the batter into the oil, if it bubbles up the oil is ready to go.
- Dip the sage leaves into the batter and into the oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until the leaves are golden brown.
- Transfer leaves to a paper towel lined plate and sprinkle with sea salt while the leaves are still warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1189mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 3mg