Description
These Air Fryer Fried Deviled Eggs offer a crispy twist on a classic appetizer by frying the egg whites in an air fryer for a crunchy texture while keeping the creamy, flavorful filling traditional with a blend of mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and spices. Perfect as a snack or party dish, they deliver a delightful contrast between crispy exterior and smooth filling.
Ingredients
Scale
For the fried egg whites:
- 6 large hard boiled eggs, cold
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the filling:
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dill pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon minced chives
- Dash of Tabasco Sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Smoked paprika for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Prepare the egg whites: Slice the boiled eggs in half and carefully remove the yolks, placing them in a small bowl for the filling.
- Set up dredging stations: In one shallow dish, combine flour and seasoned salt; in a second dish, whisk the raw eggs; in a third dish, mix panko, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Coat the egg whites: Dip each egg white half first into the flour mixture, then into the whisked eggs, and finally into the panko mixture, ensuring each is fully coated on all sides.
- Prepare the air fryer: Spray the air fryer basket with oil to prevent sticking, then arrange the coated egg whites cut side down inside the basket. Lightly spritz the tops with oil spray.
- Air fry the egg whites: Cook at 400°F (204°C) for 3 minutes, flip each egg white, spritz again with oil, and air fry for an additional 3 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Make the filling: While the egg whites cook, mash the reserved egg yolks with mayonnaise, dijon mustard, dill pickle juice, minced chives, and a dash of Tabasco until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the deviled eggs: Once the egg whites are finished air frying, spoon or pipe the yolk filling into each egg white half’s center.
- Final touch and serve: Sprinkle the tops with smoked paprika for flavor and color, then serve immediately to enjoy the crispiness of the fried whites.
Notes
- Start with cold hard boiled eggs to ensure easier handling and better results when frying.
- Filling can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, and egg whites can be stored in the fridge before air frying.
- For best texture, serve immediately after air frying as the coating will lose its crispiness over time.
- You can customize the filling to your taste or favorite deviled egg recipe, just follow the frying method for the whites.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg half
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
