Description
Crispy, golden deviled eggs made effortlessly in the air fryer. This recipe features perfectly cooked eggs with a creamy, flavorful yolk filling, coated in a crunchy panko and cracker crumb crust for an irresistible appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs and Filling
- 8 large eggs, divided
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 1/2 tsp sweet pickle relish
- 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, divided
- 1 1/2 tsp yellow mustard, divided
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Coating
- 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs (remaining, lightly beaten with mustard and seasoning)
- 1/2 cup finely ground Ritz cracker crumbs (from 15 to 20 crackers)
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Finishing
- Olive oil or other neutral cooking spray, for spritzing
- Ground paprika, for dusting
- Fresh dill, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Eggs: Place 6 eggs in the air fryer basket and cook at 250°F for 17 minutes. Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool completely, then peel them carefully.
- Prepare Yolks: Slice the peeled eggs in half lengthwise. Scoop out the yolks into a medium bowl and set the whites aside. Add mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tsp yellow mustard to the yolks. Mash and stir the mixture until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Transfer the yolk mixture into a piping bag or resealable plastic bag and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Prepare Coating Stations: Pour flour into a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, beat the remaining 2 eggs with 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp yellow mustard, salt, and pepper. In a third shallow bowl, mix Ritz cracker crumbs, panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, dried parsley flakes, cayenne pepper (if using), 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Coat Egg Whites: Working one egg white at a time, dip into flour, then into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Next, coat generously in the cracker and panko crumb mixture, gently pressing to adhere. Arrange the coated egg whites on a baking sheet and spritz both sides lightly with cooking spray.
- Air Fry Coated Eggs: Place the coated eggs in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook at 390°F for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until the coating is deeply golden and crispy. Allow to cool slightly after cooking.
- Fill and Garnish: Arrange the crispy egg whites on a serving platter. Pipe the creamy yolk filling into each egg white half. Dust lightly with ground paprika and garnish with fresh dill before serving.
Notes
- Be careful when handling hot eggs after air frying to avoid burns.
- Using a piping bag makes filling the eggs neater and easier, but a small spoon works as well.
- If you don’t have Ritz crackers, you can substitute with finely crushed saltine crackers.
- For spicier deviled eggs, increase the pinch of cayenne pepper or add a dash of hot sauce to the yolk mixture.
- These deviled eggs can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated until serving for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Air Fryer Deviled Eggs, Crispy Deviled Eggs, Appetizer, Party Snacks, Air Fryer Recipes
