Avocado Deviled Eggs

Elevating classic recipes with fresh ingredients is one of my favorite ways to bring new life to familiar dishes. Avocado adds a smooth, buttery richness to your classic deviled eggs recipe that balances perfectly with the savory bacon and subtle seasonings.

As someone who has tested countless deviled egg variations, I can confidently say this recipe delivers on both flavor and presentation. It’s quick to make, naturally gluten-free, doesn't use any mayo, and is delicious every time.

🥘 Ingredients

• Hard-Boiled Eggs - Large eggs boiled, peeled, and halved. Once halved, remove the yolks to mash into the creamy filling, which is then spooned or piped back into the whites.
• Bacon - A single slice of crispy, crumbled bacon adds a salty, savory crunch that contrasts beautifully with the creamy avocado and egg filling.
• Avocado - Ripe avocado replaces most of the traditional mayonnaise for a rich, buttery texture. It also adds a green hue and healthy fats.
• Lime Juice - Just a splash of lime brightens the filling and helps prevent the avocado from browning. It's my preferred citrus for this recipe, but you can also use lemon juice if that's what you have on hand.
• Sour Cream - Sour cream makes the filling ultra-smooth and gives it a tangy creaminess. You can substitute it with plain Greek yogurt for a protein boost or mayo for a closer-to-classic deviled egg flavor. See all my best sour cream substitutes here.
• Seasonings - A touch of garlic powder, paprika, and salt is all you need. Sprinkle extra paprika or smoked paprika (or cayenne pepper, or chipotle pepper powder for a tasty 'pop' of flavor) on top as a finishing garnish for that signature deviled egg look. Add taco seasoning if you'd like to make it taste like your favorite guacamole.

🔪 How To Make Avocado Deviled Eggs

You’ll need a mixing bowl, a fork or potato masher, a knife, and a piping bag or spoon to get started.

This recipe yields 12 filled egg halves for 6 servings of two deviled eggs.

Prep The Eggs & Bacon

Step 1: Hard-boil the eggs. Hard-boil 6 large eggs using your favorite method. (If you don't have one, follow my air fryer hard boiled eggs or Instant Pot hard boiled eggs recipes.) Once they’re cooked through, place the eggs in an ice bath or run them under cold water to cool them down quickly. This helps stop the cooking process and makes them easier to peel.

Step 2: Peel eggs and remove yolks. Once your eggs are cool, peel them and carefully slice each one in half lengthwise (photo 1). Carefully remove the yolks and set the egg white halves aside on a plate.

Step 3: Cook and crumble bacon. Cook 1 slice of bacon until it’s nice and crispy. Set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool completely before crumbling it.

Mix The Filling

Step 4: Mash the avocado. Mash 1 large avocado (photo 2), then pour in 2 teaspoons of lime juice (photo 3) and add the reserved egg yolks (photo 4). Mix until mostly smooth.

Step 5: Add remaining ingredients. Then, mix in 1 tablespoon of sour cream, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ⅛ teaspoon of paprika, 1 pinch of salt to taste, and the crumbled bacon (photo 5).

Assemble Avocado Deviled Eggs

Step 6: Spoon or pipe the creamy avocado filling back into the egg white halves (photo 6). Finish with a light sprinkle of paprika or cayenne pepper for garnish. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes

• Use a very ripe avocado for the smoothest texture and best flavor. If the avocado is too firm, it won't blend well with the yolks.
• Add lime juice right after mashing the avocado to help prevent browning and keep the filling bright and fresh-looking.
• Cook the bacon until crispy. Then, let it cool completely before crumbling. This keeps it from softening when added to the filling mixture.
• Pipe the filling using a resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off for a cleaner presentation (or use a star tip if you're feeling fancy).
• Make-ahead tip. You can boil the eggs and cook the bacon a day in advance. Store the peeled eggs and bacon separately in the fridge until ready to assemble.
• Serve fresh. Because of the avocado, these are best served within a few hours of making. If storing, press plastic wrap directly onto the filling to help minimize browning.

🥡 Storing

Because these deviled eggs contain avocado, they’re best enjoyed the same day. However, if you need to store leftovers, place them in an airtight container and press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the filling to help minimize browning.

Keep refrigerated and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best texture and flavor.

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