Description
These Halloween deviled eggs are a festive twist on the classic appetizer, featuring creamy orange yolk filling and spooky olive ‘spiders’ on top. Quick to make and perfect for parties, they’re guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Orange gel food coloring (optional)
- 12 large black olives, pitted
- Chives, finely chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Place eggs in a large pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 10-12 minutes.
- Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water for at least 5 minutes to cool. Peel eggs carefully.
- Slice each egg in half lengthwise. Remove yolks and place in a mixing bowl; set whites on a serving platter.
- Mash yolks with a fork until crumbly. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix until smooth. For extra creaminess, blend with a hand mixer or food processor.
- If desired, add a few drops of orange gel food coloring and blend until evenly colored.
- Pipe or spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling into each egg white half, mounding slightly.
- Slice each olive in half lengthwise. Place one half on each egg as the spider body. Slice the other half into thin strips for spider legs; arrange 4 legs on each side of the body.
- Sprinkle with extra smoked paprika and garnish with chopped chives if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Older eggs peel more easily than fresh ones. For a brighter orange filling, use turmeric or pumpkin puree instead of food coloring. If you don’t like olives, try black beans or grape tomatoes for decoration. Chill eggs before serving for best flavor and presentation. If prepping ahead, keep whites and filling separate until ready to assemble.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 deviled egg half
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0.2
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0.2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: Halloween, deviled eggs, party appetizer, spooky snacks, easy Halloween recipe, kid-friendly, gluten-free, holiday recipes