The Scoop
Smoky and spicy, these Grilled Deviled Eggs elevate the classic appetizer with a hint of grill flavor.
Grilled Deviled Eggs might even make egg-haters take another look at this famous, sought-after finger food. The hard-boiled-to-perfection eggs are combined with the exact right amount of creamy, spicy seasonings and are placed on a grill to add a smoky hint and tint, which makes these eggs a dozen times better than their boring original! Whatever team you are on, these Grilled Deviled Eggs will become the new favorite at any gathering, large or small. You will be hard pressed to find anything better. Get all your eggs in a basket and get cracking making these delicious snacks!
Ingredients
- 12 hard-boiled eggs, shells peeled
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, plus more, to taste, for brushing
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons chipotle adobo sauce from chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, plus more, to taste, for dusting
- kosher salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- On a cutting board with a sharp knife, evenly slice each hard-boiled egg in half lengthwise, making 24 pieces.
- In a medium bowl with a spoon, scoop the egg yolks out of the sliced egg, transferring the yolks to the bowl.
- Mash the yolks with a fork until smooth and no chunks remain.
- Add the mayonnaise, the Dijon mustard, the chipotle adobo sauce, and the smoked paprika to the mashed yolks and stir together until completely combined.
- Add the kosher salt and the freshly ground pepper to the egg yolk mixture, stirring to combine and tasting for seasoning.
- Transfer the egg yolk mixture to a piping bag and refrigerate until ready to use.
- With a pastry brush, lightly brush the extra mayonnaise on the cut-side of each of the eggs, until covered.
- Cut-side down, add the eggs to a grill basket, closing and securing the grill basket.
- Transfer the grill basket onto the grill directly over the heat and cook until grill marks appear on the eggs, about 30 seconds-1 minute.
- Transfer the eggs from the grill basket to an airtight container and allow them to cool.
- Cover and refrigerate the eggs until ready to prepare.
- Transfer the egg yolk mixture and the grilled eggs from the refrigerator to a flat surface.
- Pipe the egg yolk mixture into each egg and dust the tops with the extra smoked paprika.
- Transfer the deviled eggs back to the airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Plate and serve.
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