Description
Fried deviled eggs take the classic appetizer to amazing new heights with crispy panko coating. Creamy deviled egg filling gets breaded and fried golden brown for incredible texture contrast. These party-ready bites disappear fast at any gathering.
Ingredients
- 14 large eggs
- 5 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Neutral oil for frying
- Salt, pepper, and paprika
- Cooked bacon and chives for topping
Instructions
1. Place eggs in pot with cold water. Bring to boil then turn off heat and cover for 10-12 minutes.
2. Transfer to ice bath immediately. Cool completely then peel carefully under running water for easiest removal.
3. Slice eggs and remove yolks. Mash yolks with mayo, mustards, relish, hot sauce, vinegar, and spices until smooth.
4. Pipe or spoon filling into egg white halves generously. Chill filled eggs for 30 minutes to firm up.
5. Set up breading station with flour, egg-milk mixture, and seasoned panko. Coat each egg carefully in order: flour, egg wash, then panko.
6. Heat oil to 350°F. Fry eggs 2-3 minutes until golden brown all over. Don’t overcrowd the pot.
7. Drain on paper towels. Top with crumbled bacon, chives, and paprika while still hot. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use older eggs for easier peeling. Fresh eggs stick to shells stubbornly.
Panko breadcrumbs create extra crispy coating. Regular breadcrumbs work but won’t be as crunchy.
Neutral oil like vegetable or canola maintains proper frying temperature. Keep oil at 350°F for perfect golden crust.
Chill filled eggs before breading for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 195mg