Deep-Fried Deviled Eggs

Name: Deep-Fried Deviled Eggs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Ingredients: 12 hard-boiled large eggs; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon minced chives; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1/8 teaspoon sugar; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3 large eggs, beaten; 1-1/2 cups Italian-style panko bread crumbs; Oil for deep-fat frying

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + chilling Cook: 5 min./batch

Yield 2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Once you've tried deep-fried deviled eggs, you'll never want them any other way.

Ingredients

12 hard-boiled large eggs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced chives
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs, beaten
1-1/2 cups Italian-style panko bread crumbs
Oil for deep-fat frying

Directions

Cut eggs lengthwise in half. Remove yolks, reserving whites. In a small bowl, mash yolks. Stir in mayo, Dijon, chives, salt, pepper, and sugar. Spoon or pipe into egg whites. Level filling; cover and freeze eggs on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet until firm, about 30 minutes.
In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs. Place flour and panko in separate shallow bowls. Dip eggs in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then in panko, patting to help coating adhere.
In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 350°. Fry eggs, a few at a time, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. If desired, garnish with additional minced chives.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 108 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 182mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

I was intrigued by a recipe for deep-fried deviled eggs but didn't care for some of the original ingredients. I adjusted the recipe to my personal taste, and wow: You're going to love these. —Madonna Boerner, West Terre Haute, Indiana

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