Creamy Avocado Deviled Eggs – The Ultimate Deviled Eggs Without Mayo
Author:Emily
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:27 minutes
Yield:12 deviled egg halves 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Boiling and Mixing
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
6 large eggs
1 ripe avocado
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (15 ml)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional: paprika or chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a gentle boil, then remove from heat, cover, and let sit 10–12 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath for 5–10 minutes before peeling.
Peel cooled eggs and slice in half lengthwise. Carefully remove yolks and place them in a mixing bowl.
Mash egg yolks with ripe avocado. Add lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Spoon or pipe the avocado mixture evenly into the egg white halves.
Sprinkle with paprika or chopped chives. Serve immediately for best freshness.