Once you've tried deep-fried deviled eggs, you'll never want them any other way.
Instructions
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Prep the eggs
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Cut the hard-boiled eggs lengthwise in half. Remove the yolks, placing them in a small bowl. Arrange the whites on a waxed paper-lined sheet pan.
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Make the filling
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Mash the yolks, then stir in the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chives, salt, pepper and sugar. Editor's Tip: Here's where you can have some fun: Feel free to add herbs, spices or any other ingredients you enjoy to your filling. Pull inspiration from other deviled egg recipes.
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Fill the egg whites and freeze
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Spoon or pipe the filling into the whites, leveling so the filling is flush with the top of the egg white. Cover the sheet pan and freeze the eggs for 30 minutes, or until they're firm.
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Set up a breading station
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While the eggs freeze, prepare the coating by gathering three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, beat three large eggs. Place the flour in the second bowl. In the third bowl, add the panko bread crumbs.
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Dip, dunk and coat
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Pull the eggs from the freezer. Dip each in the flour, coating them on all sides and shaking off any excess. Then, dip them in the beaten egg, followed by the panko. Editor's Tip: Gently pat and press the bread crumbs onto the eggs to help them adhere. For more tricks, check out these breaded chicken tips—many of the same rules apply for deep-frying deviled eggs.
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Fry and serve
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In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat the oil to 350°F. Working with two or three eggs at a time, fry until the eggs are golden brown, two to three minutes. Remove promptly and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Garnish with fresh chives, if desired. Serve warm. Editor's Tip: If you're new to deep-frying, take a peek at our deep-frying temperature chart on your journey to becoming an expert.
