Description
Spicy Bayou Deviled Eggs are a zesty twist on the classic deviled eggs, featuring a creamy filling with Cajun seasoning and hot sauce, then coated in a crispy breadcrumb and gumbo file powder crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled & halved lengthwise
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tbsp dill pickle relish
- 2 tsp yellow mustard
- 1-1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2-3 dashes hot sauce
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 1/2 tsp gumbo file powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Remove yolks from halved eggs and place them in a bowl.
- Mash yolks with mayonnaise, relish, mustard, Cajun seasoning, and hot sauce until smooth.
- Spoon or pipe the filling back into the egg whites.
- Dip each filled egg half into flour, then beaten eggs, then a mixture of Panko, gumbo file powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning and hot sauce to your preferred spice level.
- For extra crispiness, double-coat the eggs in breadcrumbs.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 egg halves
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: spicy deviled eggs, Cajun appetizer, fried eggs, party food