They’re perfect for whipping up flawless eggs whether you prefer sunny side up or fried. They’ll not only help you get that coveted circle shape, but also help you to better organize the space on your griddle, preventing the unpredictability of cracked eggs interfering with your cook.
Types of egg rings
Metal egg rings are usually made from stainless steel. Many steel egg rings are also coated in a nonstick coating, similar to that found on a frying pan. Stainless steel is a good option as it typically distributes heat more evenly than silicone, meaning your food is cooked more evenly.
Silicone has become a popular material for baking equipment such as cake pans. You can find many different sizes of egg rings available in silicone. While it may be less likely to retain its shape than a metal egg ring, silicone is nonstick and often much easier to clean. It also won’t scratch your skillet or any other surfaces in your kitchen.
What to consider when buying an egg ring
Most egg rings are round so you can cook perfectly round fried eggs. However, you can also pick up egg rings in fun shapes and themes, such as heart-shaped egg rings for Valentine’s Day, if you want to get a little creative.
Even if you’re going for a standard circular egg ring, you can choose between a range of diameters depending on your depth preferences. Plus, you can use egg rings to keep lots of different types of foods a consistent shape and depth. If you’re cooking eggs or mini omelettes, a small or medium size egg ring is best. If you want to try out larger foods such as pancakes, an egg ring with a larger diameter is preferable.
If you want to use egg rings to cook for large groups, you can also try connected egg rings to batch cook your fried eggs.
Silicone egg rings are generally easier to clean, but most metal egg rings are dishwasher-safe. To prevent rust, however, metal egg rings are best cleaned and dried by hand. If your metal egg rings have a nonstick surface, you should avoid any abrasive cleaning product or tools.
Popular features of egg rings include nonstick surfaces. You can also get egg rings with handles. Handles make it easier to move and lift the egg rings when they’re hot.
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