Description
A unique twist on classic deviled eggs, these Cajun Style Fried Deviled Eggs feature a crunchy Panko coating and creamy filling, perfect for appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon gumbo file
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Smoked paprika for garnish
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice the hard-boiled eggs in half and remove the yolks.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the yolks and combine with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pipe or spoon the filling back into the egg white halves.
- In a separate bowl, mix Panko breadcrumbs with gumbo file, salt, and pepper.
- Carefully coat each filled egg half in the Panko mixture.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the coated eggs until golden brown.
- Remove from oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika before serving.
Notes
For a different flavor, consider adding jalapeños or cooked bacon to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg