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This easy deviled eggs recipe is perfect for everyday, as well as special occasions. Hard-boiled eggs with a bright yellow creamy filling make these a colorful and easy appetizer or side dish for spring.
We make these delicious eggs every year at Easter, but they’re great for family dinners at any time of year. They also make a great snack!
For more Easter recipes, try these Roasted Carrots, Easy Mashed Potatoes, Carrot Cupcakes, and Easter Sugar Cookies.
When I’m making my Easter menu, classic deviled eggs are always included in the lineup. We also like to make Resurrection Rolls, Sourdough Hot Cross Buns, Sourdough Carrot Cake, or Sourdough Lemon Bars.
Why We Love This Easy Deviled Eggs Recipe
- Easy to Make: This easy deviled eggs recipe is so easy! When I include it on our holiday menu, I know it will be one of the easiest recipes to make.
- Simple Ingredients: For the most part, this recipe uses pantry staple ingredients and I love being able to use eggs from our chickens.
- Family Tradition: Growing up, my grandmas and my mom always made deviled eggs for holidays, so I love the connection to our family history.
Ingredients
Find the full list of ingredients, amounts, and instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Eggs: This is a great recipe for spring, when eggs are plentiful, and it’s a great way to use up eggs if you have backyard chickens.
- Mayonnaise: Homemade mayonnaise or store-bought mayonnaise work well.
- Mustard: You can use either regular prepared yellow mustard or Dijon mustard.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: White vinegar may be substituted.
- Salt and Pepper: Simple seasonings like salt and pepper give these easy deviled eggs their flavor.
- Paprika: Paprika may be smoked or regular (I usually use regular paprika), and adds extra flavor and color.
Supplies You May Need
- Large Pot or Instant Pot
- Serving Platter
- Piping Bag and Tips (optional)
How to Make Easy Deviled Eggs
Here are the step-by-step instructions for making the best deviled eggs.
Step 1: Place the eggs in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring the pot of water to a rolling boil, then turn off the heat, cover, and let sit for 10–12 minutes.
Recipe Tip
For a foolproof method of boiling eggs, try the Instant Pot! Follow these instructions for how to make Instant Pot Boiled Eggs.
Step 2: Drain and transfer eggs to cold water until fully cooled. For best results and easy-peel eggs, make an ice bath and transfer the hard boiled eggs to an ice water bath.
Step 3: After the eggs have cooled, remove them from the bowl of ice water. Peel the eggs and slice each one in half lengthwise.
Step 4: Using a spoon, remove the yolks from the eggs and place them in a medium bowl.
Step 5: Mash the egg yolks until smooth, using a fork.
Step 6: Stir in the mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
Recipe Tip
To make your deviled eggs filling even creamier, use a hand mixer.
Step 7: Spoon the filling back into the hollowed-out eggs.
Or, for a fancier presentation, use a piping bag to pipe the filling into the egg whites. Add a sprinkle of paprika, if desired. To serve, place on a serving platter.
How to Store
Store leftover deviled eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Make-Ahead Instructions
You can make these up to 2 days ahead of time, keeping them stored in the fridge until you’re ready to serve them.
When making ahead of time, I recommend making the separate components and storing them separately. Then fill the eggs with the filling just before serving for ultimate freshness.
Recipe FAQs
Try the Instant Pot method. Also, keep in mind that fresh eggs are more difficult to peel than old eggs.
Yes, they can be made up to two days ahead. Whenever we make this classic recipe for holidays, we always made them the day before and store them in the fridge until serving time. Making the separate components (cooked egg white shells and filling) and storing them separately and then assembling just before serving allows them to maintain freshness.
More Side Dish Recipes
- Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad
- Dense Bean Salad
- Orzo Salad With Asparagus
- Mango Blueberry Salad
- Roasted Carrots
If you make this easy deviled eggs recipe and enjoy it, please leave a comment with a 5-star recipe rating and let me know! Thank you so much!
Easy Deviled Eggs Recipe
Equipment
- Deviled Eggs Serving Platter optional
- Piping Bag and Tips optional
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Paprika, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Place the eggs in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring the pot of water to a rolling boil, then turn off the heat, cover, and let sit for 10–12 minutes.
- Drain and transfer eggs to cold water until fully cooled. For best results and easy-peel eggs, make an ice bath and transfer the hard boiled eggs to the ice water bath.
- After the eggs have cooled, remove them from the bowl of ice water. Peel the eggs and slice each one in half lengthwise.
- Using a spoon, remove the yolks from the eggs and place them in a medium bowl. Mash the egg yolks until smooth, using a fork.
- Stir in the mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. You can also use a whisk or hand mixer to make the filling even smoother.
- Spoon the filling back into the hollowed-out eggs. Or, for a fancier presentation, use a piping bag to pipe the filling into the egg whites. Add a sprinkle of paprika, if desired. To serve, place on a serving platter.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
