Description
Cajun Fried Deviled Eggs are a spicy twist on the classic deviled eggs, coated in a crispy layer and perfect as an appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (for breading)
- Oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Boil the eggs for 10 minutes and cool them in ice water.
- Peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise.
- Remove the yolks and place them in a bowl.
- Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper to the yolks and mix until smooth.
- Fill the egg whites with the yolk mixture.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Dip each filled egg half in flour, then in egg, and finally in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the egg halves until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Serve with a dipping sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 eggs
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: Cajun Fried Deviled Eggs, deviled eggs, Cajun cuisine, appetizers