Kick it up a notch with these spicy deviled eggs. Made with just a few added ingredients, this side dish really kicks it up a level. Perfect for game day appetizers, holidays, and more!
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Deviled eggs are a fantastic side dish, and we truly enjoy making them whenever we get the chance. Unfortunately, they never last long because everyone reaches for more.
While I normally make Dairy Free Deviled Eggs, I decided to add a little spice to the mix. This did not deter the kids from wanting any though, and I still had to share. I am happy to report that they tasted perfect when paired next to my Honey Buffalo Wings!
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💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Mild and Family-Friendly. These Spicy Deviled Eggs have a gentle heat, my kids think pizza sauce is "too spicy," but they enjoyed these without a problem. You get flavor without overwhelming spice. I keep my Spicy Tuna Sandwich recipe around the same level of heat.
- Easy to Customize. If you like more heat, just add extra Tabasco or sprinkle chili pepper on top for a stronger kick.
- Simple Ingredients. Everything is made with basic, pantry-friendly ingredients, making these deviled eggs quick and easy to throw together anytime.
🛒 Ingredients
Eggs- You'll need a dozen hard-boiled eggs to make this recipe. I like to use my Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs when I want them to peel easily. If any eggs DO give me trouble, I just turn them into some Southern Egg Salad sandwiches.
Mustard- You will need both yellow mustard as well as Dijon mustard for a nice color and flavor.
Tabasco sauce- This is what gives us the subtle kick of heat in every deviled egg.
Butter- This is the secret ingredient! Melted butter really helps to elevate the richness and flavor in the filling.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
Tabasco sauce. If desired, you can replace your Tabasco sauce with Franks Red Hot Wing Sauce, chili sauce, or Sriracha. I love to make these spicy deviled eggs with sriracha! (We use sriracha in our Spicy Peanut Butter Ramen).
Mayo. I like to use avocado oil mayo in my recipes whenever possible because I keep it on hand. You can make spicy mayo deviled eggs with any mayo of your choice, but I do not recommend miracle whip.
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Buy Eggs in Bulk. Eggs are often cheaper in larger cartons. They store well and can be used for multiple meals throughout the week.
Use Store-Brand Condiments. Store-brand mayo, mustard, and hot sauce taste just as good here and cost less than name-brand options.
Adjust Heat with What You Have. No need to buy specialty spices. Use whatever hot sauce, paprika, or chili powder you already keep in your pantry.
🥄 Instructions for Spicy Deviled Eggs
Step 1: Boil a dozen eggs in a pot of water until hard boiled. Place the eggs into an ice bath for 5 minutes before peeling them.
Step 2: Peel the shells off of the eggs and place them into a bowl. Rinse them off to remove any tiny pieces of shell.
Step 3: Slice the eggs in half down from top to bottom to make bowls.
Step 4: Place all of the cooked egg yolks into a mixing bowl.
Step 5: Crumble the yolks using the back of a fork. You want the pieces to be as small as possible.
Step 6: Add in the remaining ingredients.
Step 7: Mix together until smooth. Taste and adjust as needed.
Step 8: Spoon the filling into the divets in the cooked egg whites.
Step 9: Sprinkle some paprika over the top.
Step 10: Store covered in the fridge or serve and enjoy.
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- How long to hard boil eggs. You can place your eggs in a pot of water and bring to a boil. Let boil for 10-15 minutes before draining and placing the eggs into a cold water ice bath to help stop the cooking process.
- My favorite method for boiling eggs. For a fool-proof egg boiling method, you can try my favorite Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs. This has been my go-to recipe for years.
❄️ Storage and Make Ahead
Storage: You can keep your leftover deviled eggs well covered and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 or 4 days, but for the best tasting results you'll want to eat them within a day or two.
Make Ahead: If making these deviled eggs, I recommend not making them too far in advance. They'll do best if prepared no more than a few hours before presenting them.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
Spicy Deviled Eggs go great with appetizer recipes like Beer Brine Chicken Wings and Mini Pigs in a Blanket. They can also pair nicely next to a bowl of Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad or a Cajun Turkey Breast Recipe.
- Beer Brined Chicken WingsRecipe $7.59 / Serving $1.27
- Mini Pigs in a BlanketRecipe $7.94 / Serving $1.99
- Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pasta SaladRecipe $7.67 / Serving $0.96
- Cajun Turkey Breast RecipeRecipe $9.14 / Serving $1.14
❓ Spicy Deviled Eggs FAQs
While they'll still be safe to eat for up to a few extra days, you want to eat them within two days because they start to sweat as they sit in the fridge.
Deviled eggs are usually served at events like holiday feasts and barbecues, but there's nothing wrong with serving them up as a tasty side dish with your favorite sandwiches and potato chips. Some fresh cut veggies like baby carrots and celery would also be nice side dishes.
I find that they are easier to peel when they are somewhere in the middle. Cold enough that they're easy to handle without burning my fingers, but not so cold that they're chilled.
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📖 Recipe
Spicy Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
- 12 eggs, hard boiled - ($1.82)
- ½ cup mayonnaise - ($0.67)
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard - ($0.03)
- ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard - ($0.04)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder - ($0.02)
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder - ($0.02)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted - ($0.12)
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha or hot sauce, plus more for garnish - ($0.07)
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more for garnish - ($0.02)
Instructions
- Boil eggs. Boil the eggs in a pot of water for 10 minutes. Transfer immediately to an ice bath for 5 minutes, then peel.
- Prepare whites. Slice the eggs in half lengthwise and carefully remove the yolks, placing the whites on a serving platter.
- Mash yolks. Add the egg yolks to a mixing bowl and mash with a fork until finely crumbled.
- Mix filling. Add the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, melted butter, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Fill. Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture into the egg white halves.
- Garnish and serve. Garnish with additional hot sauce or cayenne if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Hot Sauce Options. Sriracha can be swapped for Frank's RedHot, chili sauce, or Tabasco.
- Mayonnaise. Avocado oil mayonnaise works well, but any mayonnaise may be used except Miracle Whip.
- Make Ahead. Best prepared a few hours before serving to allow flavors to develop.
- Storage. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days, best within 1 to 2 days.
Nutritional Information
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