Creamy bacon jalapeño deviled eggs with the perfect balance of heat and smoky flavor. Make them on the stovetop or in the air fryer — an easy, make-ahead appetizer that disappears fast at every party.
Ingredients
6largeeggs
3slicesbacon, cooked and crumbled
2jalapeño peppers, finely diced
2tablespoonsmayonnaise
1teaspoonDijon mustard
1teaspoonlemon juice
1/2teaspoonKosher salt
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
1/4teaspoonpaprika, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Cook the eggs — stovetop: Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook 10–12 minutes. Transfer to an ice-water bath to cool.
OR — air fryer: Place eggs in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook at 270°F (130°C) for 15–17 minutes. Transfer immediately to an ice-water bath for 5 minutes. (Air fryers vary — test one egg the first time.)
Peel the eggs and slice in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks to a separate bowl and set the whites aside.
Mash the yolks until smooth. Add the crumbled bacon, diced jalapeño, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Stir to combine, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Spoon or pipe the filling evenly into the egg whites.
Sprinkle with paprika and any extra garnish. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready.