Mexican Deviled Eggs Recipe

Mexican deviled eggs with jalapeño lime and cilantro on platter

Mexican Deviled Eggs Recipe

Bold, creamy, and zesty, these Mexican deviled eggs are loaded with avocado, jalapeño, lime, and cilantro for a spicy Tex-Mex twist on the classic appetizer. They're the perfect bite-sized treat for parties, potlucks, and holidays like Cinco de Mayo.

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Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Fusion, Mexican, Tex-Mex

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 12

Chill & Assemble: 30

Total Time: 30

Servings: deviled eggs

Calories: 90kcal

Cost: $6–8

Equipment

1 Saucepan with lid For boiling eggs
1 Large bowl For ice bath
1 Medium mixing bowl For mixing the filling
1 Fork or potato masher For mashing yolks and avocado
1 Knife For slicing eggs
1 Small spoon or scoop For filling eggs
1 Piping bag (optional) For fancier presentation
1 Star piping tip (opt.) Optional decorative finish

Ingredients

12 Large eggs Hard-boiled and peeled
1 Ripe avocado Mashed
3 tablespoon Mayonnaise
2 tablespoon Mexican crema Or substitute with sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 Jalapeño pepper Finely diced, remove seeds for less heat
2 tablespoon Lime juice Freshly squeezed
2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro Chopped
1 teaspoon Ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
Salt and pepper To taste
Smoked paprika For garnish
Cilantro leaves For garnish
Jalapeño slices For garnish
Lime wedges For garnish

Instructions

Boil eggs and cool in an ice bath
Peel eggs and slice in half
Mash yolks and avocado together
Mix in crema, mayo, and seasonings
Adjust seasoning to taste
Pipe or spoon mixture into egg whites
Garnish with paprika, cilantro, jalapeños
Chill before serving for best flavor

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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