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Egg and Chips

The great British classic. Proper home-cooked chips with a perfectly fried egg on top is one of the cheapest hot meals you can make, and it never gets old.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: british

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large potatoes, cut into chips
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • salt and vinegar
  • baked beans or mushy peas (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 220C/200C fan/Gas 7. Cut the potatoes into thick chips - leave the skins on for extra crunch and nutrients.
  2. Toss the chips with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and a pinch of salt. Spread them out on a baking tray in a single layer - do not overcrowd them.
  3. Bake for 25 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy.
  4. When the chips are nearly done, heat the butter and remaining oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  5. Crack the eggs into the pan and fry for 2-3 minutes until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny.
  6. Serve the chips piled on plates with the fried eggs on top. Season with salt and vinegar.