20-Minute Instant Pot Southern Deviled Eggs
Classic Southern deviled eggs made effortlessly in the Instant Pot for perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs every time. The creamy yolk filling combines mayonnaise, yellow mustard, and sweet pickle relish for traditional tangy-sweet flavor. Garnished with paprika and sweet gherkins, these make an ideal appetizer for potlucks, picnics, or holiday gatherings. The pressure cooker method ensures easy-to-peel shells and consistent results.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs, hardboiled
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tablespoons sweet pickle relishdill pickle relish1:1flavor_change
more savory, less sweet
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika, for garnishing
- 12 sweet gherkin, for garnishing
Instructions
- 1
Place water in Instant Pot bowl
- 2
Add trivet to Instant Pot
- 3
Set eggs onto trivet
- 4
Add lid and ensure it's sealed
- 5
Set timer for 5 minutes at high pressure
- 6
When timer beeps, do quick release
- 7
Place eggs in ice water or refrigerator to cool
- 8
Cut eggs in half and scoop out yolks into bowl
- 9
Mash yolks with fork until smooth
- 10
Add mayonnaise, mustard, relish, salt, and pepper, stirring until well combined
- 11
Transfer yolk mixture to piping bag
- 12
Pipe filling into empty egg white shells
- 13
Garnish with paprika and gherkin slices
- 14
Plate and serve
Tips
Use week-old eggs rather than fresh ones for easier peeling after pressure cooking
Transfer yolk mixture to a zip-top bag with corner cut off if you don't have a piping bag
Chill assembled deviled eggs for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld
Good to Know
refrigerate up to 3 days covered
can assemble 1 day ahead, add garnish before serving
serve chilled as appetizer or side dish
Common Mistakes
avoid overcooking eggs to prevent gray ring around yolks
ensure proper seal on Instant Pot to avoid undercooking
don't skip ice bath or eggs will continue cooking
Substitutions
more savory, less sweet
FAQ
Can I make these without an Instant Pot?
Yes, boil eggs for 10-12 minutes, then transfer to ice bath. The Instant Pot just makes peeling easier.
How long do deviled eggs keep in the refrigerator?
Store covered for up to 3 days. The filling may separate slightly over time but can be gently remixed.
Can I freeze deviled eggs?
Not recommended as the egg whites become rubbery and the filling separates when thawed.