Spicy Chili Garlic Deviled Eggs (Print)

Bold deviled eggs with creamy filling and spicy chili garlic crunch topping.

# Components:

→ Eggs & Filling

01 - 6 large eggs
02 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
03 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
04 - Salt, to taste
05 - Black pepper, to taste
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sriracha or hot sauce (optional)
07 - 1/4 teaspoon rice vinegar or lemon juice (optional)
08 - Pinch of sugar (optional)

→ Spicy Chili Garlic Topping

09 - 2 tablespoons chili crisp or chili garlic oil
10 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
11 - 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
12 - 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
13 - Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

14 - Fresh cilantro or scallions, finely chopped

# Directions:

01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 10-12 minutes.
02 - Transfer eggs to an ice bath and cool completely for about 5 minutes.
03 - Gently peel the eggs and slice in half lengthwise. Scoop yolks into a mixing bowl and set whites aside.
04 - Mash yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until very smooth. If desired, mix in sriracha, rice vinegar, or a pinch of sugar for extra flavor.
05 - Transfer yolk mixture to a piping bag or use a spoon to fill each egg white half evenly.
06 - In a small bowl, combine chili crisp or chili garlic oil, toasted sesame seeds, soy sauce, optional minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
07 - Drizzle the spicy chili garlic topping over each deviled egg. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro or scallions. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy filling balances perfectly with that crispy, spicy chili garlic topping that everyone talks about
  • They come together in under 30 minutes but taste like something from a fancy restaurant
  • The texture contrast alone is worth it and the heat level is completely yours to control
02 -
  • Never skip the ice bath, it is the difference between easy peeling eggs and a frustrating mess
  • The assembly timing matters because the chili crisp loses its crunch if it sits too long
03 -
  • Use eggs that are at least a week old, they peel dramatically easier than fresh ones
  • Double the chili oil topping recipe because people always want extra on the side
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