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Jammy Eggs With Smoked Paprika Aioli

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

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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.