Fried Deviled Eggs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Egg Preparation
Filling
Breading and Frying
Method
Egg Preparation
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Peel the Eggs
Once cool, gently tap the eggs on a hard surface to crack the shells, then peel them under running water for easier removal.
Filling
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Prepare the Filling
Cut the peeled eggs in half lengthwise and carefully remove the yolks. In a bowl, mash the yolks with a fork, then mix in 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper until smooth.
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Add Chives
Fold in 2 tablespoons of chopped chives into the yolk mixture for added flavor.
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Fill the Egg Whites
Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg white halves.
Breading and Frying
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Bread the Eggs
Dip each filled egg half in the flour, shaking off the excess, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
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Fry the Eggs
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat 2 cups of vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded eggs and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
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