Classic Deviled Eggs with a Twist
Classic Deviled Eggs with a Twist offer a delightful spin on a timeless appetizer, making them perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to elegant dinner parties. This recipe combines the creamy richness of avocado with traditional deviled egg ingredients, resulting in a unique and flavorful snack that is sure to impress your guests. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these visually appealing bites are easy to make and can be served as finger food or a light lunch option. Garnished with fresh chives and smoked paprika, these deviled eggs not only taste amazing but also look stunning on any platter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Makes 12 deviled egg halves (6 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 ripe avocado
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon sriracha sauce
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil, then cover and let sit for 10-12 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath.
- Prepare egg whites: Cool eggs for 2-3 minutes in the ice bath, crack shells gently, peel, and slice each egg in half lengthwise.
- Make filling: Remove yolks and mash with avocado, mayonnaise, mustard, sriracha, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fill whites: Pipe the avocado mixture into each egg white half using a piping bag or zip-top bag.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with smoked paprika and fresh chives before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half (30g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 62mg