How to make deep fried deviled eggs for the best Easter, Thanksgiving or Fourth of July appetizer. You can air fry in air fryer to get them crispy crunchy too! If you loved our unique Crack Chicken Deviled Eggs these will be a hit at your party too.
Can eggs be deep fried? They can and they are beyond wonderful. When you are looking for a party appetizer you want something that will be memorable and not “normal” so these fit the bill perfectly. (affiliate links present)
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What are the ingredients for deep fried deviled eggs?
If you have ever breaded meat before this is no different than that really. You will want to make a bunch of 5-5-5 Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs first. Submerge into ice water to loosen the shells and peel. Prep them as you would if you were going to make these without frying by slicing in half and removing the yolks.
Then you make the eggs filling, the yum, with mayonnaise mustard and some rice wine vinegar if you want added pop. That will be set aside at first. The way you get them crispy is to dunk each one into flour, then into our Egg Wash Recipe, and coat with bread crumbs so you are ready to fry in oil once it is hot.
How to Make Fried Deviled Eggs
First thing first, make eggs hard boiled. Peel, slice in half lengthwise, remove yolks and set on paper towels to remove moisture from the outside.
- Heat a pot half filled with oil (or enough for these to be submerged) over medium high heat until it reaches 350 degrees F.
- In one bowl add flour, in another whisk 2 eggs, in 3rd put in Panko breadcrumbs.
- One at a time submerge into the flour to coat outside, then into the egg, lift up to allow excess to fall off, then into the Panko to coat all sides well. Set on a plate until all are coated well.
- When oil is hot enough, gently lower down each one and fry for about 3 minutes or until it is golden brown and crispy all over.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove and place on several paper towels to absorb excess oil.
What is deviled egg filling made of?
To make this you just use the back of a fork to smash yolks in bowl, add enough mayo mustard and vinegar so it is wet like paste. Taste, adjust flavor to your liking. Spoon into a pastry bag or freezer bag, snip off end and fill middle of fried eggs to make deviled. Sprinkle tops with paprika, diced parsley or dill.
Deep Fried Deviled Eggs Air Fryer
If you want a healthier way to air fry deviled eggs you would need to preheat machine at 400 degrees for 5 minutes, bread as directed and set inside in a single layer for 3 minutes. Flip to the other side and spray with oil on top. Then spend another 3 minutes in the air fryer until golden brown and crispy on all sides. An easy air fryer recipe we love.
But wait…..if you only want to use this device only you can make Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs to begin with too!! You can use your Cosori or Ninja Foodi, whatever brand works with nothing else needed other than hot air to make it all happen.
Can You Fry Deviled Eggs without Panko?
Yes, you could use a can of or this is How to Make Homemade Seasoned Breadcrumbs yourself. A great option if you want to use Keto or your favorite gluten-free bread to begin with. Add seasonings of your choice to add more flavor. Another idea, crush your favorite crackers!! You can do this with a food processor or a freezer bag until sand-like texture.
Do you fill deviled eggs before or after you deep fry them?
After, before would be a huge mess. If you have made these before you get the initial process. The breading and frying is just the new part to learn. You can see the photo above once done, a whole new way to cook egg whites. Sit on paper towels and there will still be a divot in the middle to fill right then and there.
How to Make Deep Fried Deviled Eggs with Shrimp
Mini Shrimp Deviled Eggs are our fave too. You can dice them up and add right into the filling. Or just place one on the very top to make it extra pretty. Love seafood and want more options and choices for your get together? Do the same thing with our Imitation Crab Deviled Eggs!
Deep Fried Deviled Eggs
Equipment
- 1 pot or air fryer
Ingredients
- 6 eggs, hard boiled beforehand, shells removed, sliced in half, yolks removed
Deep Fried Egg Coating
- 1 c Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/3 c all purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- oil, for frying
Deep Fried Deviled Egg Filling
- 3-4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2-3 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
- paprika, optional for top
Instructions
- Boil or make Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
- When done immediately submerge them into a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes until cooled, then remove shells. Dry outsides with paper towels, slice in half lengthwise with a sharp knife and remove yolks into a bowl, set aside.
- Heat a pot half filled with oil (or enough for these to be submerged) over medium high heat until it reaches 350 degrees F.
- In one bowl add flour, in another whisk 2 eggs, in 3rd put in Panko breadcrumbs.
- One at a time submerge into the flour to coat outside, then into the egg, lift up to allow excess to fall off, then into the Panko to coat all sides well. Set on a plate until all are coated well.
- Fried eggs – When oil is hot enough, gently lower down each one and fry for about 3 minutes or until it is golden brown and crispy all over. Use a slotted spoon to remove and place on several paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Air fried deviled eggs – Preheat to 400 F. for 5 minutes. Set in a single layer, spray tops lightly with oil and cook for 3 minutes, flip to other side, spray again, and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until golden brown all over.
- Filling – Use the back of a fork to smash yolks in bowl, add mayo mustard and vinegar, it should be wet and thick like a thin paste. Taste, adjust flavor to your liking. Spoon into a pastry bag or freezer bag, snip off end and fill middle of fried eggs to make deviled. Sprinkle tops with paprika, diced parsley or dill.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
