Lemony Deviled Eggs With Fresh Herbs Recipe

Elevate your appetizer game with these bright and flavorful Lemony Deviled Eggs! This classic recipe, inspired by Bon Appetit (April 2006), gets a zesty twist with fresh herbs and a touch of cayenne. Perfect for parties, brunches, or as a unique sandwich filling! Easy to make in just 15 minutes.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 105.8 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating Be the first
Lemony Deviled Eggs With Fresh Herbs 57

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Forktionary editorial kitchen team

The Forktionary Kitchen Team

Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemony Deviled Eggs With Fresh Herbs

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Lemony Deviled Eggs With Fresh Herbs? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Lemony Deviled Eggs With Fresh Herbs

  1. Place 6 large eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes. Drain hot water and run cold water over eggs until cool enough to handle.
  2. Gently tap eggs all over to create cracks in the shell. Peel under cold running water.
  3. Cut eggs in half lengthwise and carefully remove yolks to a small bowl.
  4. Mash yolks with a fork until smooth.
  5. Add 2 tablespoons sour cream, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and mix well.
  6. Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  7. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Spoon yolk mixture evenly back into the egg white halves.
  9. Garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or thyme.
  10. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

13g

Carbs

0g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Lemony Deviled Eggs With Fresh Herbs?

Lemony Deviled Eggs With Fresh Herbs takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Lemony Deviled Eggs With Fresh Herbs?

Lemony Deviled Eggs With Fresh Herbs has approximately 105.8 calories per serving, with about 13 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Lemony Deviled Eggs With Fresh Herbs?

The key ingredients for Lemony Deviled Eggs With Fresh Herbs are Hard Boiled Eggs, Sour Cream, Mayonnaise, Dijon Mustard, Lemon Peel, Fresh Lemon Juice. See the full list with measurements above.

Reviews

No reviews yet — be the first to share your thoughts on this recipe!

Write a Review