Here’s 50 + of the world’s best deviled egg recipes, with enough devilicious inspiration to get any party started!

How to cook eggs for deviled eggs
Whether you’re planning a cocktail party or trying out the viral egg flight trend, every deviled egg recipe starts with a cooked egg ~ here’s how to do it!
Choose the Right Eggs: Slightly older eggs (a week old) are generally easier to peel than very fresh eggs because the pH levels change over time, which helps separate the membrane from the shell.
Boil the Water: Fill a pot with enough water to cover the eggs by about an inch. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
Add the Eggs: Once the water is boiling, gently lower the eggs into the water using a slotted spoon. Lowering them gently helps prevent cracking.
Boil the Eggs: Boil the eggs for 30 seconds to help set the whites.
Simmer the Eggs: Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cover the pot. Cook the eggs for the desired time:
- Soft-Boiled: 6 minutes
- Medium-Boiled: 8 minutes
- Hard-Boiled: 10-12 minutes
Prepare the Ice Bath: While the eggs are cooking, prepare a large bowl of ice water.
Shock the Eggs: Once the eggs have cooked for the desired time, immediately transfer them to the ice bath using a slotted spoon. Let the eggs sit in the ice bath for at least 5-10 minutes. This stops the cooking process and helps separate the egg white from the shell, making peeling easier.
Peel the Eggs: Gently tap the egg on a hard surface to crack the shell all over. Roll the egg between your hands to loosen the shell. Start peeling from the larger end where the air pocket is, and the shell should come off easily.
tips for all your deviled egg recipes
- Use a small food processor to blend your yolks, mayo, or other filling ingredients for the silkiest result.
- Add a little kick of something acidic to the filling to avoid blandness ~ a touch of vinegar, Worcestershire, hot sauce, mustard, relish, lemon juice, pickle or olive brine, etc., helps.
- When it comes to adding mayo to your egg yolks, go a little at a time…you want the mixture to be firm enough to hold its shape when piped onto the whites. If you find you have a runny mixture, you can firm it up with a little instant mashed potato mix (dry) stirred in.
- If you want gorgeous eggs, use a piping tip ~ and in a pinch, use a baggie with the corner snipped off.
- To prevent wobbling, take a small slice off the bottom of each half so they sit securely.
- Garnish! Even if it’s just a sprinkle of paprika or parsley, it makes a difference.
- Deviled eggs taste best when really cold, so keep them chilled until ready to serve. If they need to sit out for some time, serve them over ice.
You somehow missed my favorite, pesto deviled eggs! They have pesto, dijon mustard, grated parmesan, lemon juice and mayo. YUM!
Yum is right!
I love deviled eggs, what an amazing collection, I especially like those blue and red ones, I’ve never seen similar before. ๐ Thank you for including my tuna eggs.
This was such a fun post to put together Adina, I adore deviled eggs too ๐
Wow, Sue, I’m truly inspired here. I love deviled eggs and these ones are so creative and beautiful. Perfect for summer entertaining! Gorgeous photos.
Wow what an amazing collection of deviled eggs! And special thank you for featuring our Wasabi Tuna Deviled Eggs recipe!! You are The Best Sue !! Have a great week!
Wow what a beautiful collection of deviled eggs! And thank you for featuring our Wasabi Tuna Deviled Eggs recipe!! You are
The Best Sue !!
Wow! This is a collection for a book Sue, fantastic tips too. Deviled eggs are always a favorite at our house.
Wow, what a amazing collection of delicious recipes! It will be wonderful to have this round up on hand for summer get togethers!!
This is the third time today I’ve scrolled through all of these eggs. They’re that pretty. I don’t know how many I’ll try , likely one or two. But I’m really tempted to printout and use your pictures to decorate my kitchen.
Oh wow..what a great collection! all the recipes look really gorgeous!
These are the prettiest deviled eggs I’ve ever seen, they all look so delicious!