Fried Spinach

Ingredients:
1/2 pound baby spinach
salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparing the spinach:
Preheat a fryer or large Dutch oven half-filled with vegetable oil to 350 degrees F. Place the spinach in the oil and fry until dark green and crispy, 30 to 45 seconds. Remove from the oil and place on a paper-lined sheet pan and season with salt and pepper. Set aside until ready to use.