Crispy Fried Eggs and Potatoes
Huevos Estrellados Lucio
Ingredients
- 1 medium potato peeled and cut into ½-inch fries
- Olive oil for frying
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
Instructions
- Heat a small skillet with at least 1 inch of oil over low heat or use a deep fryer set at 300°F.
- Fry the potato slices in two batches until softened but not browned.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Preheat the oven to 200°F to keep the potatoes warm.
- Then, heat the oil in the skillet over medium-high heat or in the deep fryer set to 350°F.
- Return the par-cooked potatoes to the hot oil for a few seconds until crispy but not browned.
- Drain on paper towels again, season with salt, and place in an oven-safe dish to keep warm in the oven.
- In a separate skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until it begins to smoke slightly.
- Carefully crack the eggs into the hot oil and cook briefly until the whites are just set underneath.
- Instead of flipping, gently roll them over with a spatula without browning.
- Season with salt.
- Place the fried eggs over the warm, crispy potatoes in the dish.
- Cut up the eggs and mix them with the potatoes, ensuring the yolks blend with the potatoes.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serve hot straight away.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 520 kcal