Description
This recipe for Air Fryer Deviled Eggs offers a crispy twist on the classic deviled eggs by breading the egg whites and air frying them to golden perfection. The creamy yolk filling is blended with mayo, pickles, and Dijon mustard, creating a delicious bite-sized appetizer that’s perfect for parties or snack time.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 6 eggs (hard boiled for 10 minutes, peeled and cut in half)
Yolk Filling
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon pickles (finely chopped or use relish)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Sea salt & pepper to taste
Breading Station
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 raw eggs (beaten in a mixing bowl)
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter crackers (blended into crumbs)
Additional
- Oil spray or melted butter (for brushing)
- Dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the yolk filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked egg yolks, mayonnaise, pickles, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mash everything together thoroughly with a fork until you achieve a smooth, creamy puree.
- Set up the breading stations: Place the flour in one dish, beaten raw eggs in a second dish, and combine the bread crumbs and blended butter cracker crumbs in a third dish. Arrange them in the order of flour, eggs, then crumbs.
- Coat the egg whites: Take the halved egg whites and one-by-one coat each in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the crumb mixture, ensuring each is evenly covered.
- Air fry the breaded egg whites: Place the breaded egg whites in the air fryer basket or dish. Lightly spray or brush them with oil or melted butter. Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 4-5 minutes per side, until they develop a golden and crispy exterior.
- Assemble the deviled eggs: Once air-fried, fill each crispy egg white half with the prepared yolk puree. Garnish with dill or your choice of fresh greens for a vibrant touch. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure the eggs are completely cooled before peeling to avoid tearing the whites.
- For an extra crispy coating, you can double dip the egg whites by repeating the egg and crumb coating step.
- If you don’t have butter crackers, substitute with finely crushed saltine or Ritz crackers.
- Dill is optional but adds a fresh flavor that complements the creamy yolk filling.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model; adjust accordingly for the perfect crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Air Fryer Deviled Eggs, Crispy Deviled Eggs, Air Fryer Appetizer, Breaded Deviled Eggs, Party Snack
