We’re always looking for new ideas for tailgating or hosting a family gathering and this one did not disappoint! As we have our lovely chickens, we have an abundance of eggs – so we found a fun update to a classic favorite – deep fried deviled eggs! This was the perfect recipe for appetizers and the crunch of the panko adds the perfect amount of texture to these bite sized treats.

Deep Fried Deviled Eggs

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients

1 dozen boiled eggs farm fresh & local if possible!
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsps yellow mustard
2 tbsps sweet relish
egg wash ratio: 1 egg/1 tbsp milk
AP flour
panko bread crumbs
paprika garnish
salt to taste
pepper

Method

Hard Boiled Eggs

place eggs in a single layer and cover with cold water
bring water to a rolling boil over high heat
as soon as the water reaches a boil, turn off heat and cover the pot
let eggs sit for 10-12 minutes
move eggs to ice bath – wait 15 minutes before peeling
peel eggs carefully
once peeled, cut eggs in half lengthwise and separate out yolks into a bowl

Egg Filling

smash egg yolks in bowl with fork
mix together mayo, mustard, and relish into the smashed yolks
season with salt and pepper to taste
scoop into piping bag and set aside

Deviled Eggs

place flour, egg wash, and panko in three separate bowls
take the egg white halves and dip in flour first, then egg wash, then panko
drop in fryer until golden brown then remove and set aside on paper towel to cool
fill eggs with yolk filing and top with paprika