RECIPE FOR DEVILLED EGGS IN AN AIR FRYER
Air fryer devilled eggs offer a delightful twist on the classic appetizer, combining the creamy filling of traditional devilled eggs with a crispy, golden exterior achieved through air frying. Here’s a straightforward recipe to prepare them:
Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil or cooking spray
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
- Paprika, for garnish
Instructions:
- Hard-Boil the Eggs:
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- Preheat your air fryer to 250°F (121°C).
- Place the eggs in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Cook for 17 minutes.
- Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath and let them sit until cool enough to handle. Peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise.
- Prepare the Filling:
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- Remove the yolks from the egg whites and place them in a bowl.
- Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, and sweet pickle relish to the yolks.
- Mash and mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the filling to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the tip cut off.
- Prepare the Egg Whites:
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- In one shallow bowl, place the flour.
- In a second shallow bowl, beat the additional egg.
- In a third shallow bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, dried parsley flakes, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Egg Whites:
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- Dip each egg white into the flour, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Next, dip it into the beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Finally, coat it with the panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Air Fry the Egg Whites:
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- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (199°C).
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Place the coated egg whites in the basket, ensuring they are not touching.
- Lightly spray the tops with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Assemble the Devilled Eggs:
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- Once the egg whites are done, remove them from the air fryer and let them cool slightly.
- Pipe or spoon the prepared filling into the centre of each egg white.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika.
- Serve:
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- Serve the air fryer devilled eggs warm or at room temperature.
Enjoy your crispy and creamy air fryer devilled eggs!