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Jammy Eggs With Smoked Paprika Aioli

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Jammy deviled eggs served as an easy holiday appetizer idea.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Billingskog

This irresistible, protein-packed, bite-sized appetizer is just as delicious as deviled eggs, but a whole lot easier to make. Just boil your eggs to a jammy texture that's halfway between hard and soft, then top with a dollop of jazzed-up mayo and garnish with anchovies, roasted peppers, and parsley.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 48

Ingredients

24 large eggs
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika
6 oil-packed anchovy fillets, halved lengthwise
2 ounces roasted marinated bell peppers, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick strips
1/3 cup coarsely chopped parsley
Flaky sea salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Gently lower eggs into water; cook 10 minutes. Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water. Gently tap edges to break shells a bit so water gets in under shell and makes them easier to peel. Let sit in ice bath about 5 minutes, then peel.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, kosher salt, and paprika in a medium bowl until smooth.

    Step 3

    Slice eggs in half and arrange on a platter. Dollop with aioli. Arrange 1 anchovy or red pepper slice diagonally over each. Top with parsley, then season with sea salt.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 4

    Aioli can be made 2 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill. Eggs can be boiled and peeled (but not sliced) 2 days ahead. Transfer to another airtight container and chill.

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