Mexican Deviled Eggs
These spicy Mexican deviled eggs are like a party in the mouth! They're creamy, tangy, spicy and absolutely irresistible- perfect for your Cinco de Mayo celebration or even just a house party.
Team them up with some roasted Tajin nuts and seeds and you've got yourself a surefire hit!
I've recently been experimenting with a lot of Mexican recipes. My watermelon and Tajin salad was such a huge hit at my summer BBQ, and we end up making my Elote casserole every few days at home- that's just how much everyone loves it!
This time, I wanted to try my hands at a Mexican appetizer- something bite-sized and perfect for a party. And what could be better than deviled eggs?
Quick Look: Mexican Deviled Eggs
- 🔪Prep time: 15 min.
- ⏲️Cook time: 15 min.
- 👪 Servings: 6.
- 📋Main ingredients: Hard boiled eggs, mayonnaise, roasted corn kernels, jalapeno, lime, garlic,
Tajin and cilantro. - ♨️Cooking method: Hard boil eggs and slice them 🡢 mix their yolks with mayonnaise and seasonings 🡢 dip egg halves in
Tajin 🡢 fill up the egg halves 🡢 top with toppings and serve. - ⭐Difficulty: Medium.
- 🥣Serving ideas: Change things up and stuff the eggs with a mix of egg yolks and avocado lime crema for some extra deliciousness.
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What's So Great About the Recipe?
- It has a beautiful balance of textures! The creamy egg filling complements the smoky roasted corn and the crunchy jalapenos, taking your taste buds on a ride.
- It's crowd-pleasing, easy-to-make twist on a classic party favorite. Team these up with some Mexican Caviar and your favorite tortilla chips for your next game day get-together.
Recipe Ingredients
- Hard boiled eggs: These are the star ingredient, so make sure you use the best quality eggs you can find. Organic, free-range eggs are best!
- Roasted corn kernels: I used my skillet charred corn here. You can simply roast a whole corn on the cob and then use the kernels. Even better- use some corn Pico de Gallo for that authentic Mexican kick.
- Jalapeno: For that spicy kick! You can de-seed them and remove the white insides if you have sensitive taste buds.
- Garlic: For that savory flavor. Use air fried roasted garlic for some smoky deliciousness.
- Mayonnaise: For that rich, creamy filling. Use the best full fat mayo you can find.
- Lime: For that tangy kick. I love using fresh lime juice with a bit of the zest, but you could stick to the bottled variety too.
- Seasonings: To season, I just used a bit of salt, pepper and my homemade Tajin seasoning. You can use the store-bought version too.
- Cilantro: For that pop of color and freshness.
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- To make things quicker, I like to make a batch of homemade jalapeno mayo and use it as a dip and for this recipe too!
- You can also skip
Tajin and use some taco seasoning if that's what you have at hand- they'll taste just as good. - Sometimes, when I'm in the mood for some extra flavor, I like to drizzle a bit of my jalapeno lime sauce or my favorite Mexican chili oil over the deviled eggs right before serving!
- For a tangy twist, top the deviled eggs with Mexican pickled carrots or Mexican pickled vegetables. Sometimes, I like to use my lime pickled onions too!
How to Make Mexican Deviled Eggs
Step 1: Slice hard boiled eggs in half and remove their yolks. Transfer to a glass bowl.
Step 2: Add grated garlic, salt, pepper, lime juice and chopped cilantro.
Step 3: Mix well, taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Step 4: Add roasted corn and mix again.
Step 5: Dip the insides of the sliced hard boiled eggs in
Step 6: Fill up the eggs with the creamy yolk mixture, top with sliced jalapenos, some more corn and chopped cilantro and serve.
💭Top Tip
You can prep the deviled eggs ahead of time, but make sure you assemble them right before you plan to serve.
Tips & Tricks to Nail the Recipe
- I used quite a bit of mayo here, which balanced out the heat from the jalapenos and
Tajin . If you want, you can also top the deviled eggs with some Cotija cheese. - To make the filling smooth, you can pass it through a fine mesh sieve before you use it to fill the eggs.
- You can also transfer the filling to a piping bag and pipe it into the eggs- I just like to use a spoon.
- If you love fresh toppings, whip up a simple cabbage Pico de Gallo, mango Pico de Gallo or cucumber Pico de Gallo, and use it instead. Don't forget to finish up with a sprinkle of some jalapeno salt too!
How to Serve Mexican Deviled Eggs
Serve these Mexican deviled eggs on your snack table along with some crunchy Tajin nuts, juicy Tajin and Chamoy strawberries or my favorite Tajin popcorn and some refreshing Pepinada to go with it.
I also love serving these as a side along with my Mexican mains, and sometimes, also go the extra mile and make some Mexican roasted potatoes or Mexican broccoli to go with it.
Troubleshooting and FAQs
Yes. You can hard boil the eggs and prepare the mayo mixture up to a day in advance. Then, all you need to do is assemble when you're ready to serve.
Store your leftovers in separate containers in the refrigerator for up to a day. If you've already assembled them, it is best to serve them as soon as you can.
To keep that from happening, slice a teeny bit of the egg white from the bottom to help it sit flat on the plate.
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Mexican Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
- 4 eggs hard boiled
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup roasted corn kernels
- 2 tablespoon Tajin seasoning
- 1 jalapeno
- 1 lime juiced
- 2-3 garlic
- 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Slice hard boiled eggs in half and remove their yolks. Transfer to a glass bowl.
- Add grated garlic, salt, pepper, lime juice and chopped cilantro.
- Mix well, taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Add roasted corn and mix again.
- Dip the insides of the sliced hard boiled eggs in Tajin seasoning.
- Fill up the eggs with the creamy yolk mixture, top with sliced jalapenos, some more corn and chopped cilantro and serve.
Notes
- You can prep the deviled eggs ahead of time, but make sure you assemble them right before you plan to serve.
- To make the filling smooth, you can pass it through a fine mesh sieve before you use it to fill the eggs.
- You can also transfer the filling to a piping bag and pipe it into the eggs- I just like to use a spoon.
