Air Fryer Deviled Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe
Air Fryer Deviled Eggs are a fun twist on this classic appetizer recipe. Not only do the hard-boiled eggs turn out perfect, but the creamy rich yolk filling is full of the traditional flavor that you love from this simple dish.
Learn how to make perfect hard boiled eggs using 5 other cooking methods if you don’t have an air fryer.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- These are the best deviled eggs that you will ever make. The air fryer gives the eggs a great base and texture, plus they come out perfectly cooked every time.
- The best thing about this recipe is that you don’t have to worry about waiting for a pot of water to boil, or your eggs cracking when you drop them into the pot.
- These deviled eggs are a great last-minute appetizer to share with a crowd or make for lunch meal prepping.
- Also, they make a delicious low-carb appetizer, snack, or even a quick breakfast on the go.
If you love deviled eggs, then next time give these Spicy Avocado Deviled Eggs a try! It’s one of my favorite egg recipes to make for holiday meals.
Ingredients Needed
You only need a few simple ingredients to help you make this simple appetizer recipe. You most likely already have these ingredients on hand so you won’t even need a trip to the grocery store to make this simple recipe.
- large eggs – I like to purchase pasture-raised eggs.
- mayonnaise
- unsalted butter – this add a rich flavor to the deviled egg mix. It’s so good!
- Dijon mustard
- white vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Paprika, finely chopped fresh chives, or green onions
How to Make These Air Fryer Deviled Eggs
This is an overview of the steps that you need to follow to make this egg recipe. The full instructions for this delicious recipe can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1: Preheat the air fryer.
Preheat the air fryer to 250°F degrees for 5 minutes.
Step 2: Make the air fryer hard boiled eggs.
You can make the air fryer hard boiled eggs by adding the eggs to the basket of the preheated air fryer. Set time for 17 minutes.
Step 3: Make the ice bath.
While the air fryer is cooking the eggs fill a large bowl with ice and water. When the timer goes off gently place the cooked eggs in the prepared ice water. Let sit for 10 minutes.
Step 4: Peel and slice the eggs.
Crack and peel the eggs and cut them in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks and place them in a mixing bowl. Set egg whites aside on a serving plate.
Step 5: Mix the filling ingredients.
Mash the egg yolks with a fork, then add mayonnaise, softened butter, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Step 5: Mix Ingredients
Mix all ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Step 6: Fill and garnish the eggs.
Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture into the egg whites, creating a generous filling in each half. Garnish each deviled egg with a sprinkle of paprika and chopped chives or green onions.
What To Serve With This Dish
These great deviled eggs are great on their own as a snack or appetizer however you can also serve them with your favorite meal such as this Easy Crockpot White Chicken Chili. They also go well with your favorite holiday meal.
Substitutions and Additions
Here are a few tips and substitutions that you can use to make this deviled egg recipe your own:
- Want to add a hint of spice to your egg yolk mixture? Add a dash of your favorite spicy seasonings such as chili powder or cayenne pepper or a drizzle of hot sauce to the top.
- You can make a creamy yolk mixture by adding a dollop of cream cheese or Greek yogurt while you combine the filling ingredients.
- For a little extra flare top your deviled eggs with a sprinkle of bagel seasoning.
How To Store
Store leftovers in an airtight container in a single layer in the fridge for 2-3 days. If you don’t have a covered egg tray, you can cover your tray with plastic wrap to keep the eggs fresh.
Sandra’s Pro Tips
Here are a few of my favorite tips to help this recipe turn out for you when you make it.
- Keep in mind that different models have different cooking times, so adjust the timing to suit your air fryer model.
- You can pipe or spoon the egg mixture into the white halves. I’ve found that a piping bag is the easiest way to get an elegant touch to the egg halves.
- Silicone-coated tongs help you transfer the eggs to the cold water bath, to cool the eggs quickly.
- Use a sharp knife when slicing the eggs in half and clean the knife between cuttings.
- You can gently rinse the egg whites to remove egg yolk residue before placing them on a serving tray and filling them. You will need to blot dry if you do this step.
- You can use fresh eggs for this recipe, so you don’t have to worry about buying your eggs ahead of time.
- Don’t crowd your air fryer basket, overcrowding will cause your eggs to not cook evenly during the cooking process.
FAQS
Do you have questions about this air fryer deviled eggs recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
It takes 17 minutes to hard boil an egg in the air fryer.
Yes, this is the best way to make eggs in the air fryer.
Brown spots on eggs can occur when they are overcooked or burnt. Make sure to follow the recommended cooking time for your air fryer, and check on your eggs periodically to prevent them from getting too brown.
Egg yolks can be pale yellow to bright orange. The range of color is due to the time of year and the diet of the hen.
Other Delicious Egg Recipes You May Enjoy
- Keto Egg Salad
- Dill Deviled Eggs
- Roasted Asparagus with Eggs
- Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
- Eggs in a Nest
Air Fryer Deviled Eggs Recipe
Equipment
- air fryer
- Large bowl
- small bowl
- fork
- piping bag optional
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish; paprika fresh chives, chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
Air Fryer Hard-Boiled Eggs
- Preheat the air fryer to 250°F degrees for 5 minutes.
- Add eggs to the basket of the air fryer.
- Set time for 17 minutes.
- While air fryer is cooking the eggs fill a large bowl with ice and water.
- When the timer goes off gently place the cooked eggs in the prepared ice water. Let sit for 10 minutes before draining and peeling eggs.
- Crack and peel the eggs and cut them in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks and place them in a mixing bowl. Set egg whites aside on a serving plate.
Deviled Egg Mixture
- In a mixing bowl mash the egg yolks with a fork, then add mayonnaise, softened butter, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture into the prepared egg whites, creating a generous filling in each half.
- Garnish each deviled egg with a sprinkle of paprika and chopped chives or green onions.
Notes
- For the creamiest deviled egg mixture, ensure the butter and egg yolks are at room temperature.
- Clean the knife each time you slice the hard-boiled egg.
- Place the egg mixture in a ziplock bag and snip off the tip to use in place of a piping bag.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
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