Fried Deviled Eggs

Elevate your appetizer game with these delicious fried deviled eggs. They're perfect for any gathering and offer so much incredible flavor in every bite.

📝 Ingredients

• 6 eggs (hard boiled and peeled)
• 2 Tablespoons pickled jalapenos (finely minced)
• 1 Tablespoon pickled jalapeno juice
• 1 Teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 Cup mayonnaise
• 1 Teaspoon salt
• 1 Teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 Cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg (lightly beaten)
• 1 Cup panko breadcrumbs
• oil (for frying)
• chives (freshly chopped)
• pickled jalapenos (in slices)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Slice each hard-boiled egg in half lengthwise.
2. 2Remove the yolks and add them in a medium bowl.
3. 3set aside: Set the egg whites aside on a plate or serving platter.
4. 4--- Make the Filling: ---
5. 5combine: Add pickled jalapenos and juice, Dijon, mayonnaise, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning, and black pepper to the same bowl with the yolks.
6. 6Mix thoroughly until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
7. 7--- Coat the Egg Whites: ---
8. 8Prepare a breading station with 3 shallow bowls for dredging: one for flour, one with the beaten egg, and the third with panko breadcrumbs.
9. 9Add the remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning to the panko breadcrumbs.
10. 10dip: Carefully dip each egg white first in flour, then in the beaten egg, and finally in the seasoned panko breadcrumbs.
11. 11--- Fry the Egg Whites: ---
12. 12Heat 2 inches of vegetable or canola oil in a deep-frying pan or heavy pot over a medium-high heat.
13. 13fry: Once the oil is hot and reaches 360°F, lower the breaded egg whites into the oil, and fry for 1 to 2 minutes per side.
14. 14Fry in batches if necessary.
15. 15drain: Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried egg whites and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain off the excess oil.
16. 16cool: Let them cool slightly.
17. 17--- Fill the Egg White Halves: ---
18. 18fill: Use a spoon or piping bag to evenly distribute the yolk mixture into the hollows of the fried egg whites.
19. 19--- Add the Garnish: ---
20. 20Garnish with a sprinkle of Cajun seasoning, pickled jalapeno slices and chopped chives if liked.
21. 21serve: Arrange the fried deviled eggs on a serving platter and serve immediately.