Deviled Eggs

Everyone needs a go-to deviled egg recipe — and this one gets top marks from the Allrecipes community!

How to Make Deviled Eggs

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

Deviled Egg Ingredients

These are the simple kitchen staples you’ll need to make this basic deviled egg recipe: 

• Eggs: This recipe yields 12 deviled egg halves, so you’ll need six boiled eggs. 
• Mayonnaise: Mayonnaise makes the filling extra creamy. 
• Sugar: A teaspoon of white sugar lends a hint of sweetness. 
• Vinegar: A teaspoon of white vinegar, meanwhile, cuts the sweetness with acidity. 
• Mustard: Use store-bought prepared mustard or homemade yellow mustard. 
• Vegetables: You’ll need an onion and celery. 
• Seasonings: These deviled eggs are seasoned with salt and paprika. 

How Long to Boil Eggs for Deviled Eggs

Perfect deviled eggs start with perfectly hard-cooked eggs. We recommend following our top-rated Hard-Boiled Eggs recipe, which takes about 50 minutes from beginning to end. 

How Do You Make Deviled Eggs? 

Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade deviled eggs: 

1. Cut the boiled eggs in half and remove the yolks. Reserve the whites. 
2. Mash the yolks with a fork and add the remaining ingredients. 
3. Stuff or pipe the filling into the egg white halves. 

How Long Do Deviled Eggs Last? 

Store the leftover deviled eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about four days. 

Can You Make Deviled Eggs Ahead of Time? 

Yes, you can easily make deviled eggs one to two days in advance. For the best results, we recommend storing the filling and the egg white halves separately in the refrigerator. Assemble the deviled eggs right before you’re ready to serve them. 

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“I'm surprised to find myself giving 5 stars to a fairly standard deviled egg recipe, but there is something about the balance of sweet and acid in this that is just right,” according to Jajam. 

“These are amazing,” raves Love2CookMommy. “Hands down my favorite recipe for deviled eggs. I definitely suggest using the filling from this recipe when making egg or chicken salad. Everyone always asks for the recipe and says they are the best they’ve ever had.”

“My family and I loved this recipe,” says Tracey. “We loved the bit of crunch from the celery and onion.”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams