Description
Elevate your appetizer game with Cajun Style Fried Deviled Eggs, a bold twist on the classic dish that combines creamy, zesty filling with a crispy golden coating. Perfect for parties, tailgates, or family gatherings, these deviled eggs are sure to impress your guests with their delightful crunch and spicy kick from the Cajun seasoning. Easy to prepare and customizable with garnishes like fresh parsley or hot sauce, these flavorful bites will become a favorite at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg (for dredging)
- 1 tbsp milk
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (Panko or regular)
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Extra Cajun seasoning for dusting
- Hot sauce drizzle
Instructions
- Boil the eggs in a saucepan for 10-12 minutes, then cool them in an ice bath.
- Peel and halve the eggs, then mash the yolks in a bowl. Mix in mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Cajun seasoning, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Set up a dredging station with seasoned flour, beaten egg mixed with milk, and breadcrumbs mixed with spices.
- Dredge each egg white half in flour, dip into the egg wash, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry the breaded egg whites in hot vegetable oil until golden brown and crispy (about 1-2 minutes per side).
- Fill each fried egg white with the yolk mixture and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fried deviled egg (45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg