Secret Ingredient Deviled Eggs (2024)

Did you know that deviled eggs are healthy? Did you also know that you can cut your work in half by using an instant pot to make them? How exciting it that! Now factor in my secret ingredient for the best-tasting appetizer, and prepare to be amazed!

Why choose this recipe...

• Easy! The best-deviled eggs are not difficult to make!
• Unique flavor because dill pickles make everything better!
• Elegant looking with minimal effort! You don't even need a fancy tip at the end of your piping bag to make them look good!
• Only 1 Weight Watcher point per 2 egg halves!

Ingredient Notes

• Dill Pickle Juice - This is the secret ingredient for these dill pickle deviled eggs!!! People always think I'm crazy, but after one bite, they're hooked! I chose dill pickle juice as opposed to sweet pickle anything because these aren't intended to have a sweet, relish-y flavor. Click here for a sweet, relish deviled eggs recipe if that's what you prefer.
• Paprika - NO, this recipe does not call for paprika, especially not as a garnish. Paprika doesn't add flavor. When sprinkled as a garnish, the color runs, making the eggs look super gross. So just say NO to paprika!
• Hard Boiled Eggs - Do I use fresh eggs or old eggs? Which is better for hard-boiled eggs? This is a common question! There's more info in the FAQ section below, but older eggs do peel easier, while fresh eggs make for prettier-looking deviled eggs.
• Mayo - Real mayonnaise, not salad dressing or Greek yogurt. Real mayonnaise.
• Mustard - The regular old yellow mustard. Nothing fancy.

Step by Step Instructions

• Start by hard boiling a dozen eggs.
• On the Stovetop: If you are boiling them in a pot of water, you can make them easier to peel by boiling the eggs with a teaspoon of baking soda in the water. Boil the eggs for 8 minutes. Then drain the boiling water and cover the eggs with ice to cool them super quick.
• In an Instant Pot: My preferred way to make hard-boiled eggs is in my Instant Pot. Place the rack in the bottom of your Instant Pot, add 2 cups of water to the bottom, place as many eggs as you can fit or just what you need, secure the lid, pressure cook on low pressure for 7 minutes, release the steam quickly, remove the hot eggs with tongs and cool them in ice.
• In an Air Fryer!!!: It does take 16 minutes to cook them, but still an excellent option. Follow the link for instructions.
• Cool your hot eggs quickly by running them under cold water or placing eggs in an ice bath in a medium bowl.
• Peel the egg shells off the cooled eggs, slice them in half, and put the yolk in a bowl.
• Use beaters to break up the egg yolks. You can also use the back of a fork to do this. Just make sure to break up the yolks into as small of pieces as you can.
• Beat in the mayo, mustard, garlic salt, onion salt, and.....the dill pickle juice. Did you guess the secret ingredient would be a splash of pickle juice?
• Beat well so the mixture is a completely smooth, creamy filling.
• I like my deviled egg mixture a little thicker because I like to pipe it into the eggs. If you want to spoon it into the egg or just like your egg filling a little bit more, then add mayo until you get the consistency you like.
• Fill a frosting bag or a pastry bag with the egg yolk mixture and pipe it into the empty egg whites. I prefer disposable frosting bags, and I generally use tip 1M, a large star tip.
• OR spoon the mixture into each of the white halves.
• Garnish with green onion tips, fresh dill, or a small slice of dill pickle if desired.

Recipe FAQs and Expert Tips

• Smoked Deviled Eggs - A classic recipe with a delicious twist!
• Spicy Deviled Eggs - The perfect appetizer for your next party!
• Caesar Deviled Eggs - A great recipe if you're looking to try something new!
• Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs - Bacon and ranch is one of the best flavor combinations!

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