Why You Will Love These Crispy Fried Deviled Eggs
You are going to completely love these Crispy Fried Deviled Eggs because it takes everything you already love about classic deviled eggs and makes it ten times better! They are crispy, crunchy, and stuffed with a cold, creamy, and flavorful filling that pairs beautifully with the crunchy crust. It is a fun and unique twist on a standard appetizer, making it the perfect finger food for your next summer cookout or game-day watch party.
Ingredients for Crispy Fried Deviled Eggs
- Boiled eggs:Â Four large eggs, boiled, cooled, and sliced lengthwise with the yolks removed.
- Garlic & onion: Sautéed down until golden and sweet to add an incredible savory depth directly into our egg yolk mixture.
- Cream cheese & sharp cheddar:Â Melted and smooth cream cheese forms the rich base of our filling, while a handful of sharp cheddar adds a gorgeous, salty bite.
- Jalapeño: Finely diced to cut through the rich cheeses with a crisp, refreshing, and spicy kick.
- Tempura batter mix:Â Whisked with water to create a light, airy, and ultra-crisp coating for the egg whites.
- Seasonings:Â A heavy-hitting blend of paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper split between the savory filling and the frying batter.
- Cooking oil:Â For frying.
How to Make Crispy Fried Deviled Eggs
Start by prepping your aromatics. Heat a splash of oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté your minced garlic until it is slightly browned and fragrant. Scoop it out, then toss in your chopped onions, cooking them down until they are softened. Remove the onions from the heat and set both aside to cool completely.
Slice open your hard-boiled eggs lengthwise and gently pop the yolks out into a small mixing bowl. Use a fork to smash the yolks down until they are fine and completely crumbled. Add in your softened cream cheese, the cooled sautéed onions and garlic, and your diced fresh jalapeños, stirring until well combined. Next, fold in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, followed by a teaspoon of paprika and salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything together until it forms a thick, uniform paste. Scoop the savory filling into a piping bag (or a Ziploc bag with the corner snipped off) and let it chill in the refrigerator while you fry the whites.
Heat up your cooking oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. You don’t have to use a cast-iron skillet for this recipe, but baby, I am telling you, a cast iron gives fried foods a really, really good crust! While the oil heats, prepare your frying batter. In a separate small bowl, combine your tempura batter mix with a half-teaspoon each of garlic powder, salt, paprika, and black pepper. Whisk in cold water a little bit at a time until it reaches a smooth, thick pancake-batter consistency.
Gently dip each empty egg white half into the seasoned tempura batter until it is completely and evenly covered. Carefully drop them into the hot oil and fry the egg whites until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove them from the oil and let them drain.
Once the fried egg whites have cooled down for just a minute, grab your chilled piping bag out of the fridge. Pipe a generous amount of the cold, creamy filling right back into the center of the crispy egg white halves. Top them off with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a final dust of paprika, and serve them up immediately!
Variations & Substitutions
- Fold a quarter-cup of incredibly fine, crispy crumbled bacon bits directly into the yolk and cream cheese mixture before piping for a smoky crunch.
- Don’t have tempura batter? Use flour!
How to Store Crispy Fried Deviled Eggs
Fried deviled eggs are absolutely best enjoyed fresh within an hour of assembly so you get that spectacular contrast of a warm, crunchy shell and a cold, smooth center. If you do have leftovers, store the fried whites and the filling separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days. When ready to eat, pop the empty whites into a 375°F air fryer for 2 to 3 minutes to crisp them back up, then pipe the cold filling inside.
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Crispy Fried Deviled Eggs
Description
A delicious twist on a classic appetizer, featuring tempura-battered fried egg whites stuffed with a creamy jalapeño and sharp cheddar filling.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Slice the hard-boiled eggs in half lengthwise. Gently remove the yolks into a bowl and set the empty egg whites aside on a paper towel.
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Sauté the minced garlic in a pan with a splash of oil until slightly golden and fragrant. Remove, then sauté the chopped onions until softened. Allow both to cool completely.
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Mash the egg yolks thoroughly with a fork. Mix in the softened cream cheese, cooled sautéed onion and garlic, and diced jalapeños until smooth.
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Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. Scoop the mixture into a piping bag and place it in the fridge to chill.
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Pour cooking oil into a cast-iron skillet until it reaches about 1 inch deep and heat over medium-high.
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In a small bowl, whisk 1 cup of tempura batter mix with the garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and cold water until it matches a thick pancake batter consistency.
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Pat the egg white halves completely dry. Dip each one into the tempura batter until fully coated, then fry in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
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Pipe the chilled savory yolk filling generously back into the crispy fried egg white halves. Garnish with fresh parsley and a dust of paprika before serving!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 240kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Saturated Fat 6g30%
- Cholesterol 210mg70%
- Sodium 420mg18%
- Total Carbohydrate 11g4%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
- Sugars 1g
- Protein 9g18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
