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Full English Breakfast

Cultural Context

The Full English Breakfast has its roots in the hearty meals of the 19th century, often enjoyed by the working class and later popularized as a staple in British culture. Traditionally served in homes and cafes, it symbolizes a leisurely start to the day, often enjoyed on weekends. Today, variations exist worldwide, with many countries adopting their own twists on this classic breakfast.

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30 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
1 tomato half
1 slice black pudding
1 half-cooked frozen hash brown
pork sausages
bacon
sliced mushrooms
baked beans
1 egg
cooking oil
sea salt
black pepper
olive oil
butter

black pudding

🥗Healthier: vegetarian sausage

💰Cheaper: regular sausage

Vegetarian sausage offers a meat-free option, while regular sausage is often less expensive.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork belly can be more cost-effective.

sausages

🥗Healthier: chicken sausages

💰Cheaper: bulk sausage

Chicken sausages reduce fat content, while bulk sausage can save money.

baked beans

🥗Healthier: homemade beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Homemade beans can be healthier, while canned beans are often more affordable.

1

Preheat air fryer to 170 C (340 F).

2

Prick sausages to prevent skin splitting and place in air fryer for 17 minutes.

3

In another rack, place one tomato half, one slice of black pudding, and one half-cooked frozen hash brown. Lightly coat with cooking oil, sea salt, and black pepper.

4

After 9 minutes, increase air fryer temperature to 180 C (355 F) and add bacon to cook alongside sausages.

5

Fry sliced mushrooms in a well-seasoned wok with olive oil and butter until done, about 2 minutes.

6

Toast bread in the toaster while mushrooms are frying.

7

Fry egg in a small cast iron pan on the stovetop.

8

Assemble the breakfast on a plate: start with hash browns, tomatoes, black pudding, bacon, sausages, mushrooms, warmed baked beans, and the fried egg.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

air fryerwokcast iron pantoaster

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

English BreakfastFull Breakfast

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