Crispy Pepper Ring Egg Fry
Thick bell pepper rings become crispy cups for fried eggs, with sautéed onions underneath for soft sweetness. A 15-minute skillet breakfast that's way more impressive than scrambled eggs.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 12g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute.
Step 2
Add onion slices and cook, stirring, until soft and golden, about 4 minutes.
Step 3
Arrange pepper rings flat in the skillet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Step 4
Sear pepper rings 2 minutes on each side until edges blister and char slightly.
Step 5
Crack one egg into each pepper ring, drizzle with milk, then cover and cook until whites set, about 3 minutes.
Step 6
Slide onto a plate and season with salt and pepper.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- spatula
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