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Deep Fried Deviled Eggs

Quick and easy deep fried deviled eggs with a crispy, crunchy coating perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooker with steaming rack

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 6 large eggs the star of the show, gotta get 'em just right
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise creamy base for those rich yolks
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard adds a little tangy kick you’re gonna love
  • Salt to taste – don’t be shy with this, seasoning matters
  • Pepper to taste – fresh cracked if you can, it’s the little details
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs for that crunchy coat that’s gonna make the eggs pop
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying – you want enough to get that perfect golden brown on all sides

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Start by setting your pressure cooker with a cup of water and placing the eggs on a steaming rack or basket. Secure that sealing ring, seal the lid, and get ready for the pressure build.
  • Set the pressure cooker to high pressure for about 5 minutes. You watch the float valve pop up and the valve hiss start up, knowing you’re on your way.
  • When time’s up, do a quick release so the pressure drops fast. Be careful with that valve hiss, it’s real hot steam coming out. Then, carefully take the eggs out and plunge ’em into cold water to stop the cooking.
  • Once cooled, peel the eggs. Slice each egg in half lengthwise and pop out the yolks into a bowl. Mash ’em up good with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper till it's creamy and dreamy.
  • Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the whites nice and neat. Now, coat each deviled egg with breadcrumbs to get 'em ready for frying.
  • Heat up your vegetable oil in a fryer or heavy skillet till it’s hot but not smoking. Fry the breaded eggs for 3 to 4 minutes ’til they’re golden and crisp. Let ’em drain on paper towels and brace yourself for a crunchy bite.

Notes

For extra crispiness later, reheating in a toaster oven or an air fryer brings back a little crunch without drying out that creamy filling.