Description
These Halloween deviled eggs are a festive, protein-packed appetizer perfect for spooky parties. Vibrant colored filling and creative olive ‘spider’ decorations make them a hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs (room temperature)
- Water (for boiling)
- Ice (for cooling)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Green or orange food coloring gel
- Black olives, pitted and sliced
- Chives or scallions, sliced thinly
- Paprika or edible glitter (optional)
- Red bell pepper, finely diced (optional)
- Fresh parsley leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Place eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water (about 1 inch above eggs). Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Transfer eggs to a large bowl filled with ice water and cool for at least 5 minutes.
- Peel eggs under running water.
- Slice eggs lengthwise and gently remove yolks, placing them in a separate bowl. Set egg whites aside.
- Mash yolks with a fork until crumbly. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add a tiny drop of green or orange food coloring gel to the yolk mixture. Stir until evenly colored.
- Spoon or pipe the colored filling into each egg white half.
- Decorate with sliced black olives for ‘spiders’, chives for ‘monster hair’, diced red pepper for ‘fangs’, and sprinkle paprika or edible glitter as desired.
- Arrange eggs on a platter and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, use eggs that are a few days old for easier peeling. You can prepare the eggs and filling ahead, storing separately until ready to assemble. Natural food colorings like turmeric or beet juice can be used instead of gel. Get creative with decorations—no two eggs need to look alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg half
- Calories: 60
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: Halloween, deviled eggs, party appetizer, spooky, kid-friendly, protein, gluten-free, easy, festive, olive spiders