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Crispy Deviled Eggs with Bacon and Fresh Chives

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A simple yet show-stopping appetizer featuring hard-boiled eggs filled with a creamy yolk mixture, pan-fried until golden and crispy, topped with smoky bacon bits and fresh chives. Perfect for parties and quick gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large eggs, hard-boiled
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter for frying

Instructions

  1. Place 12 large eggs in a single layer in a pot and cover with cold water about an inch above the eggs. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover the pot, turn off the heat, and let eggs sit for 12 minutes.
  2. Transfer eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes to stop cooking and make peeling easier.
  3. Gently tap each egg on a hard surface and peel off the shell. Rinse to remove any bits of shell and pat dry with paper towels.
  4. Slice each egg in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the yolks into a medium bowl, setting the whites aside intact on a plate lined with paper towels.
  5. Mash the yolks with a fork until fine and crumbly. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy and smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg white halves, creating a slight mound without overfilling.
  7. In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon slices until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels. Once cool, chop into small pieces.
  8. Heat butter or olive oil in a large non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the filled egg halves yolk-side down in the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes until the bottoms are golden and crispy. Optionally, flip gently to crisp the whites side briefly.
  9. Remove eggs from the pan and arrange on a serving platter. Sprinkle chopped bacon and fresh chives over the top. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Use older eggs for easier peeling. Add a splash of vinegar to boiling water to help shells separate. Fry eggs on medium heat to avoid burning the filling. Cook bacon in the oven on a wire rack for even crispiness. Prepare filling while eggs cool in ice bath. Reheat leftovers gently in a skillet to maintain crispiness; avoid microwaving.

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