Name: Classic Deviled Eggs
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 12 large eggs; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard; 3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons sugar; salt and pepper (- to taste); a sprinkle of smoked paprika (- to serve)

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Classic Deviled Eggs are made with just a few simple ingredients. A quick and hard-to-resist appetizer that is always a hit at parties and family gatherings!

Try my Baked Artichoke Dip or some spicy Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers next!

A plate of deviled eggs with paprika, on a round wooden board.

Deviled Eggs with Apple Cider Vinegar

Deviled eggs will always be a favorite at our home. My guys gobble them up like crazy, and there really is no better easy appetizer. When I remember to make them, I always wonder why I don’t whip them up more often.

I love the tang of apple cider vinegar and use it in many recipes, including my momma’s Creamy Potato Salad. This vinegar is great in salad dressings too, especially my Light Honey Mustard Dressing and the dressing I use in the Best Cucumber Salad!

For another egg recipe, try some Classic Egg Salad Sandwiches!

Why this Recipe Works

Just five main ingredients (plus s&p, and a sprinkle of paprika).
The creamiest texture.
Super inexpensive to make.
Relatively low in calories, and a good source of protein.

Side shot of a hand picking up a deviled egg from a plate.

How to make Classic Deviled Eggs:

Classic Deviled Eggs are unbelievably simple to make. Keep on reading the easy steps below!

Step 1
Cook eggs. Cook your eggs (using either the stove top method or the instant pot – directions below) and cool off in an ice bath. When cool, remove eggs to a clean towel.

An instant pot with the eggs on a wire rack.

Step 3
Peel eggs. Carefully peel the eggs, and use a sharp knife to cut in half (the long way).

Step 4
Remove yolks. Then remove the egg yolks, and place in a mixing bowl. Mash with a fork.

A plate of the halved egg whites and the yolks in a separate bowl.

Step 5
Make filling. Add remaining ingredients to the yolks – the mayo, sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper – and stir to combine.

A bowl of the dressing (separated by ingredient) for the classic deviled eggs.

A glass of the deviled egg filling in a plastic bag.

Step 6
Pipe filling. Use a piping tip (or just a spoon) to fill the egg whites with the yolk mixture.

Side shutoff a piping bag full of the filling next to a plate of egg whites.

Step 7
Add toppings. Add a sprinkle of smoked paprika or seasonings of your choice.

SERVE these deviled eggs on a large tray. Leftovers will last 4-5 days in the refrigerator.

The deviled eggs on a plate before paprika topping.

A plate on a wooden board with classic deviled eggs with apple cider vinegar.

How to make perfectly boiled eggs:

I use one of two methods to make my eggs for this recipe.

Stove-top Method. Place eggs in a small pan, cover with water and a big shake of salt or baking soda. Secure lid, and bring to a boil. Turn burner off, and keep your pan on burner with the lid on. Set timer to 11 minutes, and when timer is at zero, remove the eggs to an ice bath. When cooled, peel eggs.
Instant Pot Method. Place eggs in the egg wire rack in instant pot. Pour in one cup of water, secure lid, and set to pressure cook for two minutes, with a 10 minute natural release. When finished, remove eggs to an ice bath. When cooled, peel eggs.

Pro-Tip: If your eggs are too fresh, they won’t peel well. It’s best to use eggs that you’ve had in your refrigerator for awhile.

My guys were seriously happy the week I tested and re-tested this recipe. I barely snuck one to test myself, because they were loving them so much. Having eager taste-testers is super nice!

Make these for your family and friend celebrations, for Easter or any other holiday, or just because.

Enjoy! 😀

A partial shot of a plate of deviled eggs.

Make this easy appetizer next: Creamy Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

xoxo ~Sue