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\nJust when we thought we\u2019d seen every way to play with basil, our friends at Berkeley Bowl Marketplace<\/a>, a grocery store in Northern California, knocked our socks off with this genius recipe.<\/p>\n

Ready for it?<\/p>\n

Fried. Basil. Chips.<\/h5>\n

Now, we know it\u2019s hot out there right now. And there aren\u2019t too many compelling reasons to hang out in front of the stove in the last few weeks of summer. But we promise you, this recipe is well worth it. You\u2019ll love the combination of DIY chips and crispy fried basil, all tossed together and topped with flaky sea salt and Tajin, a Mexican chili-lime seasoning that deserves a spot in your pantry ASAP.<\/p>\n

And if you\u2019d rather wait, that\u2019s no problem at all\u2014our basil is in-season 365 days of the year, so we\u2019ll be ready when you are.<\/p>\n

Onto the recipe!<\/p>\n\"\"\n

Crispy Fried Basil & Fresh Potato Chips<\/b><\/p>\n

Ingredients: <\/i><\/p>\n

– Canola oil, or another neutral oil
\n– 1-2 russet potatoes
\n– 1 package of Gotham Greens Basil, leaves removed from stems
\n– Flaky sea salt
\n– Tajin seasoning<\/p>\n

Instructions: <\/i><\/p>\n

In a deep fryer or heavy bottomed pan, pour 1\u20132 inches of oil. Heat to 300F.<\/p>\n

Using a mandolin or a sharp knife, thinly slice potatoes into chip-sized rounds. Pat chips dry to make them extra crispy.<\/p>\n\"\"\n

Remove basil leaves from the stem. You don\u2019t need to wash this basil, but if you do, pat the leaves dry.<\/p>\n

Once your oil is hot enough, fry the basil until it is slightly translucent. Transfer the leaves to a cooling rack or a paper towel-lined plate to allow excess oil to drip off.<\/p>\n

Next, fry the potatoes in batches. You don\u2019t want to crowd these\u2014if the chips stick together, there might be soggy spots.<\/p>\n

Move the potatoes to the rack, then season with salt and Tajin while the chips are hot.<\/p>\n

Combine the basil with the chips and enjoy.<\/p>\n

We’re getting excited for California this fall\u2014aren’t you? Follow\u00a0@gothamgreens<\/a> for updates and follow @berkeleybowl<\/a> for more fun recipe ideas.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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