Keto deviled eggs are the perfect snack for those on a keto or low carb diet. You only need five ingredients, and the creamy deliciousness is ready in just 20 minutes!
This easy keto deviled eggs recipe is a classic family favorite. It's perfect for the times when you need to quickly come up with an appetizer for a family gathering or when craving a healthy and easy snack. Learn how to make perfect deviled eggs every time!
❤️ Why you'll love it
- Keto-Friendly: Deviled eggs are packed with healthy fats and protein, which are great for anyone following a keto diet. Just make sure to go for the right type of mayonnaise.
- Fast and Easy: You don't need to be an experienced chef to master this easy appetizer. In fact, you can even choose to cook this dish with kids as filling the eggs is not only easy but also a lot of fun, and the whole process takes only 20-25 minutes.
- Only 5 Ingredients: The best part is that you might already have everything you're going to need for the recipe in your kitchen.
What Are Deviled Eggs?
Deviled eggs are an appetizer and a keto-friendly snack that is made with hard-boiled eggs. The recipe involves peeling the shell off, removing the yolk, mixing it with other ingredients, and then putting the filling back in the egg white halves.
Ingredients Used
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This deviled egg recipe calls for a few simple ingredients you most likely have in your pantry.
- Large eggs. The larger the eggs, the easier it would be for you to fill the egg white halves.
- Condiments. Mayonnaise and dijon mustard. You can also use avocado oil mayo or regular, unsweetened mustard.
- Spices. Smoked paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt.
How To Make Keto Deviled Eggs
- Place eggs in a pot and add enough water to cover them. Bring to a rolling boil, turn off the stove, and cover the pot for 10 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to scoop the eggs out of the boiling water. Add the eggs to a small bowl containing ice for 5 minutes (ice bath). Take out the eggs and peel the shell off.
- Scoop out the yolks and add them to a separate bowl. Add Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the egg yolks and mix.
- Gently scoop the egg yolk mixture back into the egg halves using a spoon or piping bag. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Storing and Reheating
Hard boiled eggs can stay in the fridge for seven days. You can keep fully prepared deviled eggs in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Make sure to arrange them in a single layer, though, ideally, you would want to keep the whites and the filling separately.
You can store deviled eggs at room temperature for a maximum of 2 hours. If you're eating outside on a hot summer day, don't keep them on the table for more than an hour.
This appetizer is served chilled, so you wouldn't have to worry about reheating the eggs. It is not recommended to freeze the appetizer, as the egg whites will change texture and flavor.
What can I eat this recipe with?
Deviled eggs are the perfect appetizer for a potluck, holiday party, or game day. You can serve them with a salad, lettuce wrap, or a veggie side.
Tips and variations
- Use room-temperature eggs. Those won't cool the water as much and will cook more evenly.
- The perfect yolk for deviled eggs is firm and pale yellow but not dry. Before getting the eggs out of the pot, peel a test egg to check the yolk. If needed, leave the rest of the eggs in hot water for an extra minute.
- If you'd like to skip mayo altogether, replace the condiment with avocado, sour cream, keto hummus, or full-fat Greek yogurt.
- You can use sesame seeds and green onion to garnish the dish.
- No need to use a fancy piping bag. Simply make a hole in a small plastic bag or make one out of baking paper.
- If you want to add even more high-quality protein to the recipe, add some salmon or bacon bits to the yolk filling.
- Add more cayenne pepper or your favorite hot sauce if you like a bit of heat.
Frequently asked questions
How much protein do deviled eggs have?
Two basic deviled eggs contain around 6 grams of protein, 6 grams of fat, and 1-2 grams of carbs.
Eggs are one of the staple foods of a keto diet, and if you're looking for a way to make a regular egg a bit more exciting, give this recipe a try.
Can I eat mayonnaise if I'm on a keto diet?
The truth is that mayo is the perfect condiment for anyone on a keto diet. It is high in fat and has practically no carbohydrates.
However, make sure your mayonnaise does not have any added sugar. Opt for a sugar-free mayo brand that uses avocado, olive, or coconut oil in its product.
My eggs are not peeling easily. What should I do?
Don't skip the step with ice-cold water. Shocking the eggs with such water will make the whites shrink just enough to separate them from the shell. Also, try to peel the eggs directly into the bowl with water. This will allow the liquid to seep under the thin film, which, in its turn, will help release the shell. Very fresh eggs don't peel as easily. So it might be better to buy the eggs in advance and let them sit in the fridge for a couple of days.
Why does this recipe have such a strange name?
Back in the 18th century, the Oxford English Dictionary used the word 'deviled' to describe a boiled or fried dish that was heavily seasoned. Deviled eggs include pepper and mustard, both of which make the eggs quite spicy. And so the name stuck.
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📖 Recipe
Keto Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- salt to taste
- pinch of cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Place eggs in a pot and add enough water to cover them.
- Bring to a rolling boil, turn off the stove, and cover the pot for 10 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to scoop the eggs out of the boiling water.
- Add the eggs to a small bowl containing ice for 5 minutes (ice bath).
- Take out the eggs and peel the shell off.
- Scoop out the yolks and add them to a separate bowl.
- Add dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and peppers to the egg yolks and mix.
- Gently scoop the egg yolk mixture back into the egg halves using a spoon or piping bag.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Use room-temperature eggs. Those won't cool the water as much and will cook more evenly.
- The perfect yolk for deviled eggs is firm and pale yellow (but not dry!). Before getting the eggs out of the pot, you can peel a test egg to check the yolk. If needed, leave the rest of the eggs in hot water for an extra minute.
- If you'd like to skip mayo altogether, replace the condiment with avocado, sour cream, keto hummus, or full-fat Greek yogurt.
- You can use sesame seeds and green onion to garnish the dish.
- No need to use a fancy piping bag. Simply make a hole in a small plastic bag or make one out of baking paper.
- If you want to add even more high-quality protein to the recipe, add some salmon or bacon bits to the yolk filling.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or your favorite hot sauce if you like a bit of heat.
Nutrition
Tayo Oredola is the founder of Low Carb Africa, where she shares healthy, low carb dishes with global flavors. She is passionate about teaching people how to cook drool-worthy dishes while losing weight and living their best lives. Tayo’s recipes have been featured on MSN, Women’s Health, Parade, Yahoo News, Pure Wow, Essence, and other online publications.
Thank You For Sharing 👍🏼❤️They Look AWESOME ❗️I’ve NEVER Thought of Putting Dijon mustard in Deviled Eggs, I Don’t put mustard in my regular Deviled Eggs But I BET it’s GREAT 😋👍🏼❤️YUM ❗️Just in time for Football 😊G-d❤️Bless
So glad you liked it, Cheri! Dijon adds a nice twist, especially for game day. Hope you enjoy them!