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Fried Egg and Bacon Crumpets Recipe

Transform your classic crumpets into the breakfast or brunch of dreams by topping them with a perfect fried egg and mouthwatering maple syrup-soaked smoked bacon! The best bit? These oh-so-tasty crumpets can be enjoyed as breakfast for one but also make a great brunch to woo the one you love or treat your friends. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get cracking!

  • Preparation time:
    5
    min(s)
  • Cooking time:
    15
    min(s)
  • Servings:
    1

What you'll need

  • 1 tsp light brown sugar
  • Salt and ground black pepper, to season
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 crumpets
  • 2 medium free-range eggs
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 rashers smoked back bacon

How to make

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 200°C or your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. While the air fryer or grill is getting to temperature, add the maple syrup and light brown sugar to bowl and mix. Once mixed, use a brush to lightly glaze the bacon rashers. If you don’t have a brush, you can use a spoon instead! Alternatively, if you don’t like your bacon sweet, you can skip this step.
  3. If you're using an air fryer, place the bacon in a single layer in the base and cook for around 6-10 minutes. 6 minutes will give you just-cooked bacon and 10 minutes will leave you with crispy bacon. If you’re using the grill, grill the rashers for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  4. While the bacon is cooking, melt the butter in a small non-stick frying pan on a low heat. As soon as it starts to bubble, crack the first egg into the pan and leave on a low heat to slowly cook. If you’re looking for tips on how to master the fried egg, then check out our guide to creating the perfect fried egg.
  5. Once the first egg is cooked, remove it from the pan and set aside on a warm plate. Repeat this step with the second egg.
  6. While the second egg is cooking, toast the crumpets and slather with a generous layer of butter.
  7. Remove the bacon from the air fryer or grill and using tongs, place a rasher on top of each crumpet. Then top with the fried eggs.