How to Make Spicy Deviled Eggs

A favorite appetizer at gatherings is deviled eggs. You can be a hit at the next event with these easy to make spicy deviled eggs.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 8 eggs
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
• Paprika
• Sliced olives

1. Heat water to boiling point. Add eggs and boil for 12 minutes. Run eggs under cold water for 2 minutes, then let sit in cold water for 10 minutes. Peel eggs.

2. Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Scoop the yolks into a small bowl and mash yolks with a fork. Set whites on serving platter. Add mayonnaise one heaping tablespoon at a time to the yolks, mixing well, until the mixture is as moist or dry as you like it.

3. Add all spices except paprika. Taste the mixture and add more cayenne if you want a tangier, spicier flavor. Add pepper if you want a hotter flavor. Mix well.

4. Scoop yolk mixture into center of egg whites. Garnish with paprika and a slice of olive if desired. Serve immediately or chill them in the refrigerator until it's time to serve.

Tips & Warnings

• Add mayonnaise a little at a time asyou can always add more, but you do not have more egg yolk to dry the mixture out.
• Adding paprika as a garnish adds a nice "bite" to the eggs, in addition to dressing them up.
• Do not overdo the cayenne pepper as some people cannot tolerate cayenne.

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on 9/15/2009 Use can use a ziploc baggie for making and filling egg white. Place your ingredients in the baggie and squash it around a bit. When it's the way you want it snip a corner off the baggie and squeeze your filling into the egg. So much easier and less messy then a bowl and spoon.