Deviled Eggs
Looking for a quick and healthy appetizer to make for your next gathering? Deviled eggs are classic appetizer that everyone will enjoy! You’ll love this super simple recipe for the best deviled eggs ever.
The Best Deviled Eggs Recipe
Deviled eggs are the perfect snack when you need something that packs in some protein! These super easy deviled eggs is one of my favorite recipes to make when I need a quick and tasty, classic appetizer to bring to a potluck or party too. Everyone loves deviled eggs!
Party food doesn’t have to be unhealthy and greasy. You can have a simple appetizer like tasty deviled eggs in the mix! With an incredibly creamy filling and mouthwatering flavor, it’s almost hard to believe that these are actually healthy. They’re just that yummy!
They’d be the perfect addition to a charcuterie board or a whole 30 snack board. Deviled eggs are a wonderful source of protein and they’re loaded with healthy fats. Use a Whole30 or paleo mayonnaise and you’ve got a great snack that fits into many different dietary restrictions.
This super easy egg recipe is ready in just about a half hour. So if you’re looking for recipe that fits into your busy schedule and healthy lifestyle, these paleo, Whole30 and keto deviled eggs are just the thing!
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
Who says that healthy recipes have to be boring? You’re going to love these flavorful, bite-sized delights:
- Easily adapt and change this recipe to fit your personal preferences or dietary restrictions. There’s tons of tasty toppings and add-ins you can use too!
- Deviled eggs are a great way to use up an abundance of chicken eggs. If you have chickens that give you loads of eggs, or simply have store-bought eggs that you need to use up quickly, these deviled eggs are the way to go for sure!
- This is a great recipe to make for special occasions or simply for a yummy snack. It’s versatile and easy to transport — plus it’s really easy to serve to large crowds!
Ingredients
These simple ingredients are all that you need to make the tastiest deviled eggs ever. Here’s what to add to your grocery list:
- eggs: You’ll need some hardboiled eggs to make deviled eggs. There are many easy way to make a big batch of hard-boiled eggs! Make some in the air fryer or the Instant Pot for a quick and fool-proof way to make eggs. You can also make them on the stove-top — I have instructions for that below!
- mayonnaise: To make sure that your deviled eggs follow your dietary restrictions, make sure you use a mayo that has good ingredients. Make homemade mayo or check out my list of Whole30 approved mayonnaise for some of the best options!
- yellow mustard: Plain yellow mustard is all you need, but you can also use dijon mustard or spicy brown mustard if you want to kick up the flavor profile.
- black pepper: Season up those hard boiled egg yolks with some black pepper.
- salt: A little salt will help bring out the flavor of all the other ingredients.
How to Make Deviled Eggs
Follow these step-by-step instructions to make this delicious and healthy snack:
Place eggs into a medium pot and add just enough water to cover them. Set the pot over medium-high heat and bring the water to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes, then cover the pot and remove from heat. Let the eggs sit, covered, for 15 minutes.
While the eggs set, prepare an ice bath. After 15 minutes, carefully remove each egg and place them in the bowl of ice water for 5 minutes.
Tap the eggs on the countertop to break the shell, then remove the shells and set aside.
Slice the hard boiled eggs in half and carefully remove the yolks from the egg whites. Mash the yolks in a bowl until crumbly. Then add mayo, mustard, salt and pepper and stir until it creates a creamy egg yolk mixture.
Spoon the mixture into the egg white halves or add to a piping bag and pipe it in. Sprinkle with a bit of paprika and top with your favorite garnishes if desired. Serve and enjoy!
How to Store Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs will last for about two days when stored in the refrigerator. Store them in a single layer in an airtight container. I do not recommend freezing leftovers.
Toppings and Add-Ins
There are so many yummy things that you can mix into deviled eggs or add as a topping. I love my everything bagel deviled eggs, and that’s just one example of how easy it is to make these different flavors.
For an extra salty snack, cook bacon and then crumble it up to mix in or add as a topping. Crumbled bacon in a deviled egg is SO yum! Things like green onions and fresh chives add lovely flavor as a topping.
Some people like to add dill pickle relish into the egg yolk mixture. You can also make your deviled eggs spicy by using sriracha mayo instead of regular. Or, add more healthy fats to this yummy snack by mashing ripe avocado and mixing it into the yolks.
What to Serve with Deviled Eggs
While these are a wonderful appetizer all on their own, you can serve them alongside some tasty dishes. Instead of a hard boiled egg, serve a deviled egg in your chicken bacon caesar salad. You could even make a really quick breakfast with some keto waffles and a few deviled eggs.
I love to have deviled eggs at cook outs with homemade hamburgers too! They’d also be a really quick side dish to whip up with Greek yogurt chicken or any other easy dinner recipe.
Tips for Success
For best results, check out these basic tips for the best deviled eggs recipe:
- Be careful not to overcooked your eggs or the egg yolks could become extremely dry and mealy. This is why the ice bath is so important too! It stop the cooking process and helps keep the egg yolks the perfect texture.
- For the best flavor, chill the completed deviled eggs for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Make sure you season the filling mixture well. Taste it before adding to the egg whites and add more salt and pepper as needed.
FAQ
Absolutely! You can make them up to one day in advance. Just store in the coldest part of the fridge in an airtight container until you are ready to serve.
The key is to bring the water to boil with the eggs in the pot. Then only let them boil for about 3 minutes and quickly transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. This will make the peel much easier to remove.
More Easy Appetizer Recipes
- Prosciutto Wrapped Dates
- Keto Turkey Meatballs
- Bacon Cheeseburger Nachos
- Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
Deviled Eggs
Equipment
- Sauce Pan
Ingredients
- 12 eggs
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- pinch of salt
- Optional garnish: paprika or chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a medium sized pot, place eggs with water just to cover on medium/high heat and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes, cover and remove from heat and let sit covered for 15 minutes.
- Remove eggs from pan and place in an ice water bath for at least 5 minutes. Remove shell from eggs, and set aside.
- Slice eggs open, and remove the yolk into a separate bowl. Begin to mash the cooked egg yolks in the bowl until crumbly. Add mayo, mustard, salt and pepper and stir until combined and smooth.
- Pipe or spoon into eggs, and top with your favorite garnishes. Enjoy!
