Description
A bold and crispy twist on the classic deviled egg featuring Louisiana-inspired spices and a crunchy Panko shell.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs (hard-boiled)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten for wash)
- 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Chives for garnish
Instructions
- Hard-boil and peel 12 eggs, then slice and remove yolks.
- Set up a dredging station with flour, egg wash, and seasoned Panko.
- Coat the egg whites in flour, egg, and then the breadcrumb mixture.
- Fry egg whites in 350°F oil until golden brown (about 2 minutes).
- Mash yolks with mayo, mustard, Cajun spices, and hot sauce until smooth.
- Pipe the yolk mixture back into the fried egg white shells.
- Garnish with fresh chives and serve immediately.
Notes
High protein, incredible texture contrast, and easily customizable spice levels.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 110 kcal per half