Hot Honey Deviled Eggs Recipe
These Hot Honey Deviled Eggs combine creamy, tangy yolk filling with a sweet and spicy kick from hot honey, making a perfect appetizer or snack. The eggs are boiled to perfection, filled with a smooth mixture of mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar, then garnished with smoked paprika and fresh herbs for an elegant touch.
- Author: liam
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes (including cooling time)
- Yield: 12 deviled egg halves 1x
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Eggs
Filling
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 to 2 tablespoons hot honey (adjust depending on spice preference)
Garnish
- Smoked paprika, for garnish
- Fresh herbs (such as thyme or chives), for garnish
- Boil the Eggs: Place the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover them with cold water by about an inch. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Steam and Cool: Once the water is boiling, cover the pan and turn off the heat. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 12 minutes. Afterwards, drain the hot water and transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool completely, about 5 minutes.
- Prepare the Egg Filling: Once the eggs are cool, peel them and slice each in half lengthwise. Carefully remove the yolks and place them in a mixing bowl, setting the egg whites aside on a serving platter.
- Mix the Ingredients: Mash the yolks together with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar or lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Stir in 1 tablespoon of hot honey, taste the mixture, and add more honey if you prefer it spicier or sweeter.
- Fill the Eggs: Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg white halves. For a decorative look, use a piping bag to fill the eggs.
- Garnish and Chill: Lightly dust the tops with smoked paprika for added flavor. Drizzle a little extra hot honey on top if desired, and garnish with fresh herbs. Chill the eggs in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- You can substitute egg whites only or tofu for a vegan version, adjusting the filling ingredients accordingly.
- To make your own hot honey, mix regular honey with hot sauce such as sriracha.
- Prepare the eggs and filling up to a day ahead; keep filled eggs refrigerated in an airtight container.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use fresh herbs like chives, thyme, dill, or parsley for garnish based on preference.
Keywords: deviled eggs, hot honey, appetizer, snack, eggs, spicy, sweet, mayonnaise, smoked paprika