Description
Indulge in these Fried Deviled Eggs for a crispy twist on a classic appetizer. Crispy breaded egg whites filled with a creamy, flavorful yolk mixture make for a delightful Southern-inspired dish that’s perfect for parties or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Deviled Eggs:
- 6 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Breading and Frying:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
For Garnish:
- Chopped chives, paprika, or crumbled bacon (optional)
Instructions
- Slice and Prepare: Slice hard-boiled eggs in half; remove yolks and mash with mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Fill and Refrigerate: Transfer yolk mixture to a piping bag and refrigerate until needed.
- Bread and Fry: Coat egg whites in flour, dip in beaten eggs, coat with breadcrumbs, and fry until crispy.
- Fill and Garnish: Pipe yolk mixture back into egg halves, garnish, and serve.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by adding hot sauce or pickle juice to the yolk mixture.
- Best served warm; can be filled and briefly reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
