Spicy Chipotle Deviled Eggs

From the recipe author: Spicy chipotle deviled eggs add a Mexican twist to the traditional recipe, incorporating a blend of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, a touch of lime juice, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. They're a bold, flavorful bite, perfect for adding a little heat to any party!

How to make hard-boiled eggs that are easy to peel

Every batch of deviled eggs requires some preparation, and there are a few things you can do right at home to make the process go smoothly. Fresher eggs are harder to peel because of a stronger membrane layer between the shell and the albumen, so choose older eggs to ensure hard-boiled eggs that peel like a dream. Opting to steam your eggs rather than hard-boiling can also make peeling a breeze. Find all our best tips for peeling hard-boiling eggs here. 

Directions

1. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Carefully add the eggs to the pot and bring the water back to a boil. Cook for 12-14 minutes.
2. About 1 minute before the eggs are ready, fill a large bowl with ice and water.
3. When the eggs are done, carefully transfer them to the ice bath using a slotted spoon. Let them sit in the ice bath until they’re cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
4. When the eggs are cool enough to handle, peel and discard the shells.
5. Slice each egg in half lengthwise and carefully scoop the cooked yolks into a small blender or food processor. Place the egg whites on a serving plate.
6. To the blender or food processor, add the mayonnaise, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, additional adobo sauce, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth. Taste and add more salt as needed.
7. Transfer the filling to a piping bag fitted with a large, wide-open piping tip, and pipe the filling into the hole of each egg white. Alternatively, spoon the mixture into each hole directly if desired.
8. Garnish the deviled eggs with a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes and sliced green onions, if using. Serve immediately and enjoy!

FARM TEAM TIPS

Looking for a few easy upgrades to your deviled eggs? We recommend making the following ingredient swaps:

• Using spicy mayonnaise instead of regular mayonnaise for added heat.
• Garnishing with smoked paprika or cayenne pepper in place of red pepper flakes.
• Using Sriracha instead of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce—about 1 tablespoon should do the trick.

The hard-boiled eggs can be cooked and peeled up to 2 days in advance for this recipe. Once your eggs are peeled, store in the refrigerator in an airtight container until ready to use. 

If assembling the deviled eggs completely ahead of time, place them in a single layer in an airtight container. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.