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Crispy Deviled Eggs with Bacon and Fresh Chives

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A quick and easy appetizer featuring hard-boiled eggs filled with a creamy yolk mixture, crispy bacon, and fresh chives, coated in breadcrumbs and pan-fried to golden perfection for a crunchy twist on classic deviled eggs.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter or neutral oil (vegetable or canola) for frying
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Place 12 large eggs in a pot and cover with cold water by about an inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover and remove from heat. Let sit for exactly 12 minutes.
  2. Immediately transfer eggs to an ice bath to stop cooking and chill for 5 minutes. Gently crack and peel shells. Pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Carefully remove yolks and place in a bowl. Mash yolks with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
  4. Add 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper to the mashed yolks. Stir until creamy and well combined. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Cook 6 slices of bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and chop finely.
  6. Gently fold most of the chopped bacon and half the chives into the yolk mixture, reserving some for garnish. Spoon or pipe the filling back into the egg white halves without overfilling.
  7. Place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, mix 1 cup panko breadcrumbs with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  8. Lightly dredge each filled egg half in flour, shaking off excess, then press into the panko breadcrumbs, coating evenly.
  9. Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Carefully place coated egg halves filling-side up in the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes until golden and crisp on the bottom.
  10. Flip gently and fry the other side for 2-3 minutes. Remove eggs and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
  11. Sprinkle with reserved bacon and fresh chives before serving.

Notes

Pat eggs dry thoroughly before breading to ensure a crispy coating. Fry on medium heat to avoid burning the breading while keeping the filling warm. You can prepare the filling and fill eggs a day ahead, then bread and fry just before serving. For a gluten-free version, substitute flour and breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko. For dairy-free, use oil instead of butter and dairy-free mayonnaise. Baking at 400°F for 10-12 minutes is an alternative to frying.

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