Description
Elevate your appetizer game with these crispy Fried Deviled Eggs. Perfectly fried egg whites filled with a creamy, flavorful yolk mixture, topped with a sprinkle of paprika and chives – a delightful twist on a classic dish.
Ingredients
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Egg Filling:
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (plus more for garnish)
Coating and Frying:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (for dredging)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- vegetable oil for frying
- chopped chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Eggs: Boil eggs, cool, peel, and halve. Remove yolks and mix with mayo, mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Prepare Coating: Set up three bowls with flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs. Coat egg whites, fry until golden and crispy.
- Fill and Serve: Pipe yolk mixture into fried whites, garnish, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can make the filling ahead of time and fry the whites just before serving.
- For extra flavor, add crumbled bacon or a dash of hot sauce to the yolk mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 halves
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
