Deviled Eggs are a southern staple that have become popular across the country because of their rich flavor, simple assembly, and classic look. They make a wonderful appetizer or side dish at any get-together with family and friends. Even better — start them in your Instant Pot!
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Deviled eggs, also known as stuffed eggs, are simply hardboiled eggs that have been peeled, cut in half and separated by yolk and white. The yolks are mashed until crumbly and mixed with mayonnaise until a smooth paste is formed and then seasoned with mustard, pickle, onion, pepper, salt, and paprika.
Typically, deviled eggs are served as appetizers, but they also make a wonderful side dish or even breakfast. You can often find them at holiday parties, family get-togethers, potlucks, picnics, and other social functions centered around food.
How To Make The Best Deviled Eggs in Your Instant Pot
- Making deviled eggs just got easier because we’re making them in everyone’s favorite kitchen gadget — the Instant Pot! Simply place the steamer basket inside the Instant Pot, carefully add the eggs, and cover with water.
- Secure the lid and pressure cook on HIGH for 5 minutes. Allow the steam to naturally release.
- Once cooked, immediately place the eggs directly into a ice bath to stop the cooking process. (Use tongs so you don’t burn yourself!).
- Slice the hardboiled eggs in half and remove the yolks. Place the yolks in a small bowl and place the egg whites on a plate or serving plater and set aside. (You may need to wipe the whites with a damp paper towel to remove any leftover yellow from the yolks.)
- Mash the egg yolks with a fork until they resemble course pebbles. Then, add in mayonnaise a spoonful at a time until you have a creamy, lump-free paste. Stir in the mustard, pickle, red onion, pepper, salt, and paprika.
- Pipe or spoon the mixture into the egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika and green onions or chives, if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
Variations of Deviled Eggs
In their purest form, deviled eggs are simply hardboiled eggs that have been sliced in half separating the white from the yolk. The yolk is then mixed with ingredients like mayonnaise and mustard before being piped back into the egg white and sprinkled with paprika.
This is undoubtedly the most popular version of the classic Southern dish, but there’s more than one way to stuff an egg! Check out some of these twists from TheDailyMeal.com:
- Southwestern: This rendition is full of flavor from the cumin and gets extra creamy from the healthy fat in the avocado.
- Beet-Pickled: Curry powder and the pink-hued brine from the pickled beets make this flavorful version a showstopper!
- Tuscany-Style: Take this dish back to its Italian roots with capers, rosemary, lemon juice, and sun-dried tomatoes. Delizioso!
- Blue Crab: Coastal favorites like juicy, lump blue crab meat and Old Bay seasoning make this take on deviled eggs divine!
- Herbed: Chives, parsley, and green olives make these deviled eggs extra briny and bright in flavor.
How to Serve Instant Pot Deviled Eggs
You’re unlikely to attend a Southern soiree without finding a plate of deviled eggs at center stage on the buffet table. But not just any plate, mind you; a platter specifically made for the single purpose of serving deviled eggs. Talk about a show stopper!
Serve your Instant Pot Deviled Eggs immediately once prepared or after chilling in the fridge for a couple of hours. Dust the yolk filling inside of the egg whites with some smoked paprika and sprinkle on some thinly sliced chives or green onions. Enjoy!
Tips for Making the Best and Easiest Deviled Eggs
- Forget boiling a pot of water on the stovetop. Use your Instant Pot! All you need is one cup of water, six eggs, and five minutes. That’s it; really! You’ll never go back to making hardboiled eggs the old fashioned way.
- Place the cooked eggs into an ice bath immediately after removing from the Instant Pot to stop the cooking process. This also makes them easier to handle and peel.
- Add enough mayonnaise to make a creamy, clump-free paste. No one likes grainy filling in their deviled eggs.
How To Store Deviled Eggs
Store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 3-4 days!
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Instant Pot Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp dill pickle, minced
- 1 tbsp red onion, minced
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp paprika, plus extra for sprinkling on eggs
- chives for serving, if desired
Instructions
- Place the steamer basket in the Instant Pot and add in the eggs. Cover with water.
- Put on the lid and pressure cook on HIGH for 5 minutes. Allow the steam to naturally release. When they are done cooking immediately place the eggs directly into a ice bath (make sure to use tongs to remove the eggs so you don't burn yourself).
- Slice the hard boiled eggs in half and remove the yolks. Place the yolks in a small bowl and place the egg whites on a plate or serving plater and set aside.
- Mash the egg yolks with a fork until they resemble course pebbles then add in mayonnaise a spoonful at a time until you have a creamy lump free consistency.
- Stir in the mustard, pickle, onion, pepper, salt and paprika.
- Pipe or spoon the mixture into the egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika and green onions, if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
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Beth
So yummy and easy!
John
Way too much salt, almost inedible if you use the 1/4 tsp per 6 eggs in the recipe.
CRN
Lol! You could eat 1/4 tsp of salt straight and it would barely be too much
Justine
The Instant Pot is the BEST way to cook eggs! Loved this deviled egg recipe!
Shelley
The Instant Pot is such an ideal way to make eggs like this, and I just looooove all the flavor variations you offer. OMG – Southwestern … Blue Crab??? YES please!
Sara Welch
Gave these a try with dinner and they turned out perfectly smooth, rich and flavorful! This was such an easy and convenient way to make hard boiled eggs too!
Kelley Simmons
Yah so happy to hear you enjoyed these!
Anjali
Making deviled eggs in the instant pot was so easy! They were rich, creamy, and tasted great!
Jess
Loving that these are made in the Instant Pot. So easy!