Smoked Deviled Eggs

Are you looking for ways to break in that shiny, new backyard grill or smoker? Are you a seasoned outdoor cook looking to change your grilling repertoire? In either case, smoked deviled eggs are for you!

Kissed with wood smoke, these eggs take on a lovely flavor that pairs beautifully with the sharpness of mustard and paprika in a traditional deviled eggs filling. What’s great is that these smoked deviled eggs don’t take that much extra time to get all that flavor. Simply pop peeled hard-boiled eggs onto your grill or smoker for about 10 minutes, then finish making them as you would any other deviled egg recipe.

These smoked eggs are a perfect way to kick off any cookout, and they make a great addition to favorites like smoked pork butt and smoked brisket.

Ingredients for Smoked Deviled Eggs

• Hickory wood chips: Hickory wood chips impart that classic barbecue flavor to the eggs. They’re usually available in your store’s grilling aisle near the charcoal and wood pellets.
• Hard-boiled eggs: As with most deviled eggs variations, the base for this recipe is a batch of good old-fashioned hard-boiled eggs. Use this guide for how to boil eggs, or opt for any other cooking method you know and love.
• Miracle Whip: Miracle Whip vs. mayo, what’s the difference? Miracle Whip is basically mayo with extra sugar and spices, and that sweetness is great in this smoked deviled egg recipe because it mellows the bite of the mustard and paprika in the filling.
• Mustard: Just a teaspoon of mustard is all you need to pack some punch in the filling. We personally prefer Dijon or spicy brown mustard, but yellow mustard is great, too (here’s our Test Kitchen’s pick for the best mustard).
• Paprika: Paprika adds depth to a deviled egg filling and gives the eggs a final flourish of color. You can add less for a mellower filling or more if you want a little extra pizzazz in every bite.

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Directions

Step 1: Smoke the eggs

Add the wood chips to your grill according to the manufacturer’s directions. Place the peeled hard-boiled eggs directly on your grill’s rack. Cook, covered, over indirect medium heat until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove eggs from the grill, and let cool slightly.

Editor’s Tip: Did you know older eggs are said to be easier to peel than fresh eggs once boiled? Here’s how to tell if eggs are fresh, plus our tips on how to peel hard-boiled eggs with no mess.

Step 2: Prepare the filling

Cut the eggs lengthwise in half. Carefully remove the yolks, and transfer to a bowl. Arrange the egg whites on a serving platter. Mash the yolks, and stir in the Miracle Whip, mustard, salt, pepper and paprika.

Step 3: Assemble the deviled eggs

Spoon or pipe the filling into the egg whites. If desired, sprinkle with additional paprika, and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve.

Editor’s Tip: New to piping? Try implementing all our best tips for how to use a piping bag, and take your decorating skills to the next level.

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Recipe Variations

• Use mayonnaise: If you prefer the richer taste of mayonnaise (or homemade mayonnaise) to Miracle Whip, feel free to swap for an equal amount in this recipe.
• Make it meaty: Garnish these smoked deviled eggs with a little cooked and crumbled bacon or a bite-sized amount of pulled pork, brisket or burnt ends.
• Spice it up: If you like spicy deviled eggs, consider adding a dash of cayenne, minced jalapeno or your favorite hot sauce to the filling.
• Paprika possibilities: Hungarian, Spanish, hot, sweet, sharp, smoked—there is a plethora of different paprika varieties to choose from. For added heat, opt for hot paprika, or dial up the smoke factor with your favorite brand of smoked paprika.

How long do smoked deviled eggs last?

Smoked deviled eggs are one of the greatest make-ahead appetizer recipes for cookouts. Once assembled, cover and refrigerate up to one day before serving. Save the garnish until just before serving for the freshest look. If you want to work further ahead, you can boil your eggs up to five days in advance. Keep them unpeeled in the fridge until you’re ready to prepare the recipe.

Can you freeze smoked deviled eggs?

No. In general, hard-boiled eggs and recipes made with them do not freeze well. The whites of hard-boiled eggs tend to become very rubbery when frozen and thawed. However, the yolks of hard-boiled eggs do freeze well. This means any extra deviled egg filling can be stored in the freezer for up to three months if stored in an airtight container or freezer bag. (Psst: You can freeze raw eggs, too!)

Smoked Deviled Eggs Tips

Do you need a smoker to make smoked deviled eggs?

No, you don’t need a smoker to make smoked deviled eggs. While a smoker and wood pellet grill are fantastic to use for this recipe, you can prepare smoked deviled eggs using a traditional gas or charcoal grill, too. Just make sure you follow your grill manufacturer’s instructions for adding wood chips to your grill (FYI: You will likely need to soak the chips first). For more tips, check out how to make a smoker with your grill.

Do you need to boil the eggs before putting them on the grill?

Yes. For this particular recipe, you need hard-boiled eggs that are peeled before placing them on the grill to smoke. With that being said, it is possible to smoke raw eggs, too. They will just take much longer to cook. If you’d like to experiment, try smoking the eggs at 225°F for two hours over indirect heat without turning them. Keep in mind the cooking time may need to be adjusted, as it will vary depending on the size of your eggs and the grill or smoker that you are using.