# Microwave Crispy Basil

A chef hack to make perfectly flat, ultra-crispy basil in just two minutes using a microwave, without frying or baking.

- Total time: 2 min
- Cuisine: American
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- basil
- oil

## Instructions

1. Wash the basil gently and thoroughly.
2. Dry the basil completely, ensuring no moisture.
3. Take a plate and cling wrap it tightly.
4. Lightly grease the cling wrap with oil.
5. Lay the basil flat on the greased cling wrap.
6. Gently brush oil on top of the basil.
7. Cover the basil again with cling wrap.
8. Make small holes in the top cling wrap to release steam.
9. Microwave for just 2 minutes.

## Equipment

- microwave
- plate
- cling wrap

## Tips

- Dry the basil completely, ensuring no moisture.
- Grease the cling wrap lightly with oil.
- Make small holes in the top cling wrap to release steam.
- This method is not frying; it is precision.
- Use crispy basil to elevate pasta, curry, or kebabs.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DURwNk1iB6o/?igsh=YWJqazd1aXlqMGZk
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/701da9b1-ad2a-471b-9d6b-3abc673b8d20
- Extracted: 2026-02-03

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