Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs
Last Updated on March 22, 2023 by Annie
Creamy, crunchy, and devilish, this simple recipe for dill pickle deviled eggs makes the perfect appetizer or snack. This dilly deviled eggs recipe is a delicious addition to any spring-time gathering.
During the holidays my younger sister asked my mom, older sister, and I if we had a go-to recipe for deviled eggs. I sent her my classic deviled eggs recipe, which my mom had walked me through many years before.
My older sister responded with something similar to the classic deviled egg recipe but in place of the lemon juice, she uses dill pickle juice. This piqued my interest because I am always looking for a new and delicious way to flavor deviled eggs and I went running with the dill pickle flavor.
Seasoned with a little dill, some tang from the dill pickle juice, and a crunch from the pickle relish, these delicious and dilly deviled eggs are absolutely addictive.
Why We LOVE these Dilly Deviled Eggs
There are many reasons to love a flavorful deviled egg, here are just a few reasons we keep whipping up these deviled eggs in our kitchen.
- The flavor. From the crunch of the pickle relish to the bright flavor of the dill, these deviled eggs are loaded with flavor.
- Make ahead. This easy appetizer makes a great make ahead snack. Prep the hard boiled eggs in advance or make the entire recipe the day before.
- Snack or app. You can make this dilly deviled egg for an easy Easter brunch appetizer or simply to enjoy as a snack throughout the week.
How to Make Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Hard-boiled eggs– Used in both the filling and the serving vehicle, these hard boiled eggs are the star of the show.
- Mayo + Mustard– The classic base to a deviled egg that keeps it nice and creamy.
- Dill pickle relish + juice– Adds both a crunch and a tang to the deviled egg filling.
- Seasoning– A blend of salt, pepper, onion powder, and dried dill season these deviled eggs.
Steps for Making Dilly Deviled Eggs
Step 1: Hard Boil the Eggs
Air Fryer Method
Since I started air frying whole eggs it’s been my go-to method for making easy, hands free hard boiled eggs.
- Preheat the air fryer to 250°F and set the timer to 16 minutes.
- Add eggs: Once preheated, place 6 eggs in the air fryer and cook 16 minutes.
- Do not open the air fryer or move the eggs when the air fryer says to turn the food.
- Chill: Once cooked, remove the eggs from the air fryer and place into an ice bath for 10 minutes.
- Peel: Crack the eggs and run under cold water to peel.
The Food Lab
But if you don’t have an air fryer (Amazon affiliate link) I will walk you through my other tried and trusted method for hard boiling eggs, The Food Lab way.
- Boil water: Bring a large pot of water to boil.
- Add the eggs: Once the water is boiling, carefully lower the eggs into the pot.
- Ice the water: After about 30 seconds add 12 ice cubes to the pot. Bring the water back to a boil.
- Simmer: Once the water begins to boil, lower the temperature to a simmer and cook for 11 minutes.
- Drain and Peel: Drain the water and peel the eggs under cool running water.
Step 2: Assemble the Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs
Once you have your eggs hard boiled, you are ready to make these delicious deviled eggs.
- Slice the eggs in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the yolks and place them in a medium-sized bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients: Add mayo, mustard, dill pickle juice, salt, pepper, onion powder, dried dill, and dill pickle relish to the bowl.
- Stir until the yolks are smooth and creamy.
- Fill the egg whites with about 1 Tablespoon of filling per egg white half.
- Garnish with additional dill pickle relish and fresh dill.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate before serving.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
Whether you are prepping for an Easter brunch or simply making some delicious deviled eggs, here are a few kitchen tools you might find helpful in the cooking process.
- Glass mixing bowls (Amazon affiliate link)– These come in handy for the ice bath as well as mixing up the filling.
- Deviled Egg Platter (Amazon affiliate link)– Great for serving and storing deviled eggs.
Make Ahead and Storing Tips
We’ve made our fair share of deviled eggs over the years. Here are a few tips we’ve learned along the way.
- Make ahead. There are two different ways to make these deviled eggs in advance
- Hard boil the eggs– Hard boiled eggs can be cooked, peeled, and stored in the fridge for up to 7 days in advance.
- Whole deviled eggs– If you plan to make the deviled eggs in advance I would suggest keeping the egg white and the filling separate until you are ready to assemble and serve. The filling will keep for up to 4 days.
- Storing– Left over deviled eggs store in an air-tight container for up to 4 days.
- NOTE– If you made the filling in advance take that into consideration when planning how long you will keep the leftover deviled eggs. For example if the filling was made two days in advance the leftover deviled eggs will only keep for 2 more days.
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Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs
Creamy, crunchy, dilly and delicious these dill pickle deviled eggs have it all! Perfect as a snack or appetizer, these dilly deviled eggs are great for any spring gathering.
Ingredients
- 6 Hard Boiled Eggs
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise
- ½ Tablespoon Mustard
- ½ teaspoon Dill Pickle Juice
- 1 teaspoon Dill Pickle Relish
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Dried Dill
Instructions
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Slice 6 eggs in half lengthwise.
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Scoop out the yolks and place them in a medium-sized bowl.
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Add ¼ cup mayo, ½ Tablespoon mustard, ½ teaspoon dill pickle juice, salt, pepper, onion powder, dried dill, and dill pickle relish to the bowl.
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Stir until the yolks are smooth and creamy.
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Fill the egg whites with about 1 Tablespoon of filling per egg white half.
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Garnish with additional dill pickle relish and fresh dill.
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Serve immediately or refrigerate before serving.
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