Description
A quick and easy twist on classic deviled eggs featuring a creamy avocado filling topped with crispy tortilla strips, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
- 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, plus extra for garnish
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 small corn tortillas, cut into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or chives, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Place the eggs in a single layer in a medium pot and cover with cold water by about an inch. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, then immediately cover the pot, turn off the heat, and let sit for 10-12 minutes.
- Drain and transfer eggs to an ice bath to cool for 5 minutes.
- Gently tap each egg on the counter and peel under running water to remove shells cleanly. Slice the eggs lengthwise and carefully scoop out the yolks into a mixing bowl. Arrange the whites on a serving platter.
- Add the ripe avocado, mayonnaise, lime juice, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with yolks. Mash everything together with a fork or potato masher until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the tortilla strips in a single layer and fry, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp (about 3-4 minutes). Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil and sprinkle lightly with salt and chili powder if desired.
- Using a spoon or piping bag, fill each egg white half generously with the avocado yolk mixture.
- Sprinkle crispy tortilla strips over each filled egg half. Finish with a dusting of smoked paprika and chopped cilantro or chives for garnish.
- Serve fresh or chilled. If chilled, let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use an ice bath immediately after boiling eggs to prevent green rings and make peeling easier. Frying tortilla strips adds extra crunch and flavor, but baking at 350°F for 8-10 minutes is a good alternative. Add a splash of milk or extra lime juice if filling is too thick. Prepare filling and egg whites up to a day ahead; add tortilla strips just before serving to keep them crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 deviled egg halves
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
Keywords: deviled eggs, avocado deviled eggs, party appetizer, creamy deviled eggs, crispy tortilla strips, easy appetizer, healthy snack