Easy Classic Keto Deviled Eggs

These classic keto deviled eggs have a creamy, tangy filling made with mayo, Dijon, and a touch of vinegar. At about 1 gram net carbs per serving, they’re an easy low-carb appetizer you can make ahead.

These classic keto deviled eggs are easy to make, require just a handful of ingredients, and are super versatile. The filling is simple: egg yolks mashed with mayo, Dijon mustard, a splash of vinegar, and a pinch of garlic powder, then finished with smoked paprika and parsley. With about 1 gram net carbs per serving, they fit easily into a low-carb or keto plan.

They’re also one of the easiest make-ahead appetizers for Easter, holidays, and potlucks. Make them the day before and keep them chilled until serving. If you’re building a low-carb spread, they pair well with keto taco avocado boats and vegan cucumber hummus bites.

Why You’ll Love These Keto Deviled Eggs

• Pantry ingredients. Eggs, mayo, Dijon, vinegar, and garlic powder are all you need for the filling.
• Low-carb by default. Classic deviled eggs are naturally keto-friendly; no special ingredients are required.
• Easy to customize. Swap the mayo, change the garnish, or add a topping bar. Readers have loved hummus, a sour cream and mayo blend, and cayenne on top.
• Make-ahead friendly. They keep up to 2 days in the fridge in an airtight container.

How to Make Keto Deviled Eggs

1. Bring the water to a boil. Fill a pot with enough water to cover the eggs and bring it to a boil over high heat.

2. Add the eggs and boil. Add the eggs to the boiling water in a single layer and boil for 10 minutes. Tip: Use a spoon to gently lower the eggs into the boiling water to avoid cracking them or scalding your fingers.

3. Check one egg. Peel a single egg and cut it open before draining the rest. Altitude, pot size, and how much heat your pot holds all affect timing. If the yolks need more time, boil the rest for 1 to 2 more minutes.

4. Peel. Tap each egg gently on a flat surface, not an edge, so the shell doesn’t pierce the white. Peel under cold running water and set the eggs on a paper towel.

5. Halve and scoop. Slice each egg in half lengthwise and gently scoop the yolks into a small bowl with a small spoon.

6. Make the filling. Add the mayo, vinegar, Dijon, and garlic powder to the yolks. Mash with a fork until smooth, then season with salt and pepper. For an extra smooth filling, use a hand mixer or food processor.

7. Fill the whites. Divide the filling evenly among the egg white halves with a small spoon, or pipe it in with a piping bag for a neater look.

8. Garnish. Sprinkle with smoked paprika and chopped parsley.

Mayo Substitutes

Not a mayo fan? These swaps all work in the filling:

• Avocado. Use the same amount as the mayo.
• Vegetable oil. Start with 2 tablespoons and add more until smooth.
• Hummus. Add a tangy kick with this chickpea spread.
• Yogurt. Use a thicker Greek or French yogurt.
• Sour cream. For an extra rich, creamy filling. Try half sour cream and half mayo, a combo readers recommend.

Topping Ideas

Bacon bits, chives, avocado, crumbled blue cheese or feta, smoked salmon or lox, olives, radish, tomatoes, or relish. For heat, readers have swapped the paprika for a pinch of cayenne.

If you’re serving these alongside other party bites, blistered shishito peppers and sticky teriyaki chicken wings round out an appetizer table.

Make Ahead and Storage

Deviled eggs are a great make-ahead appetizer. Prepare them the day before and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

For a full low-carb, make-ahead menu, a jar of keto matcha chia pudding also keeps well in the fridge.

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