Green Avocado Deviled Eggs (Printable)

Creamy avocado filling with herbs creates a fresh, colorful deviled eggs appetizer perfect for spring gatherings.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 6 large eggs

→ Filling

02 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
03 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
04 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
05 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
07 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
08 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

11 - Extra chopped chives and dill
12 - Paprika or chili flakes, optional

# How To Make It:

01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover and remove from heat, letting stand for 10-12 minutes.
02 - Transfer eggs to an ice bath to cool completely. Once cooled, peel the eggs and slice in half lengthwise.
03 - Gently scoop out the yolks into a medium bowl. Add avocado, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chives, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mash and mix until smooth and creamy.
04 - Spoon or pipe the green filling back into the egg white halves, distributing evenly.
05 - Top with extra chopped herbs and a sprinkle of paprika or chili flakes if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're basically healthy comfort food that looks fancy enough to impress, but honestly takes less time than scrolling through appetizer ideas.
  • Avocado makes the filling so creamy you won't miss any heaviness, and the fresh herbs give you that garden-party-chic vibe without the fuss.
02 -
  • Avocado oxidizes faster than you'd think, so squeeze that lemon juice generously over the filling and press plastic wrap directly onto the surface if you're making these more than a couple hours ahead.
  • The eggs are actually the trickiest part—too many people boil them too long and end up with rubbery results, so trust that 10 to 12 minute window and don't skip the ice bath.
03 -
  • Buy eggs that are at least a week old because they peel about a thousand times easier than super fresh ones, and ask your grocery store if they know when their eggs came in.
  • The piping bag changes everything—it makes these look restaurant-quality and honestly makes the whole experience feel less fussy and more fun, so grab one even if you think you don't need it.
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