This is the best deviled eggs recipe! These deviled eggs are easy to make with simple ingredients and are a healthy & delicious appetizer! Learn how to make deviled eggs with our step-by-step photos & video!
Fill with cold water until it covers the egg by at least 1”.
Bring water to a boil, then boil for 1 minute.
After one minute, turn off the heat and let the eggs sit covered on the warm burner for 10 minutes.
During this time, prepare an ice water bath.
After 10 minutes, transfer the eggs to the ice water bath.
Chill until cooled completely either in the ice bath or in the refrigerator (I often store them overnight in an airtight container).
Make the Deviled Eggs
Once chilled, carefully remove the shells from the hardboiled eggs, discard the shells.
Cut each boiled egg in half lengthwise.
Carefully remove the yolks and put them in a medium bowl and arrange the egg white halves on a platter.
Mash the yolks with a fork or potato masher until fine crumbs are formed.
Add the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, sea salt, and pepper to the yolks, stir to combine, then taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
Spoon about ½ to 1 tablespoon of the yolk mixture into the well of each hardboiled egg half. Garnish with a dusting of paprika or a sprinkle of fresh minced dill.
Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Notes
Ingredient Substitutions
Dijon Mustard. choose your favorite mustard variety, you can use yellow or honey mustard in place of Dijon, if desired.
Lemon juice. freshly squeezed or bottled lemon juice both work well. You can also substitute pickle juice for lemon juice!
Paprika/dill. These ingredients are garnishes and are optional, but recommended.
StoreStore them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I do not recommend freezing this recipe.