These 13 Egg Flight Recipes Convinced Me To Hop On The Viral TikTok Trend
The hottest new version of girl dinner (IYKYK).
If you’ve been on TikTok recently, you’ll know that egg flights are having a moment. The new version of “girl dinner” (IYKYK), egg flights are the easier take on deviled eggs. Instead of scooping out the yolks and mixing them with mayo and mustard, you add your toppings directly on top of the hard-boiled (or jammy soft-boiled!) eggs. Served as an appetizer or light dinner, these "flights" might be one of the most ingenious trends I've seen yet. Still not sold? Wait 'til you hear about the toppings. 👀
The trend was first started by @hipfoodiemom1 on TikTok, whose video now has 1.5 million views. Scroll through the #eggflight on TikTok, and you'll find countless people experimenting with their favorite egg flight toppings and combinations. When it comes to the toppings, these flights go way beyond your classic deviled eggs. Folks are topping these eggs with just about anything you can imagine. Steak, BLT-inspired toppings, lox….you think of it, it’s been on an egg flight.
To make them, all you need to do is boil your eggs to your desired doneness, cool and peel, then pile on your toppings. My top tip? Don’t overload them, or you’ll risk a messy platter. To give you some inspo for your own appetizer or light dinner spread, I compiled a list of topping ideas. From my favorite variations on deviled eggs to how to make the best garnishes (looking at you, cowboy candy and homemade kimchi), these recipes will give you the ideas you need to hop on this viral trend. Use one—or a combination—of these ideas to make your own creative flight.
Harissa Deviled Eggs
The bite-sized party classic gets a smoky kick from harissa (Tunisian chili pepper paste) in this simple but flavorful recipe. Not in the mood to fry shallots? Store-bought crispy fried onions are a perfect substitute and will cut down the prep time quite a bit.
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Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs
Put some South in your mouth with these pimiento cheese beauties. We went with mustard instead of hot sauce to keep things flavorful but not spicy, but feel free to swap if you like the burn.
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Cowboy Candy
Cowboy Candy (aka candied jalapeños) are spicy, tangy, salty, and sweet—the perfect condiment for topping everything, but especially hard-boiled eggs.
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Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs
We love putting pickles on everything, from hummus to cheese balls to cheesecake (you gotta see it to believe it), and these deviled eggs are up next. Want to take these an extra step? Make your own homemade pickles.
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Kimchi
Kimchi is a broad name for a type of Korean banchan—or, side dish—that is served alongside most meals in Korea. In fact, it is probably more accurate to refer to kimchi as a method of fermenting and preserving vegetables. This version features Napa cabbage and daikon radish, two ingredients commonly found in kimchi in US and International supermarkets.
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Shrimp Cocktail Deviled Eggs
Two classic party apps in one? What could be better! This shrimp cocktail-topping might seem like an odd pairing, but it's truly something special. Don't forget the cocktail sauce!
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Buffalo Deviled Eggs
We've been known to Buffalo a thing or two because buff sauce tends to make everything, well, better. Deviled eggs = no egg-ception. Simple mix egg yolks with 1/3 cup mayo, juice of half a lemon, 2 tablespoons mustard, 3 tablespoons blue cheese, 2 tablespoons buffalo sauce, and a little salt and pepper. If you want to skip making the topping, simply top with blue cheese and a drizzle of hot sauce.
Pickled Red Onions
Besides being incredibly crunchy, the beautiful pink color adds a visual pop to any bowl pickled red onions grace. We love this recipe, not just because the resulting pickled onions are tart, crunch and maintain that bit of onion-y bite, but because its also customizable! You can add herbs, mustard seeds, garlic or chiles to put your own spin on this classic topping.
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Loaded Deviled Egg Bites
These bites take the flavors you love from your favorite baked-potato side and make them shine. Add on sour cream, chives, cheddar cheese, and bacon to make these bites into a loaded-baked-potato-esque dream.
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Hot Honey
Hot honey is the condiment of the moment, and is the perfect finishing touch for almost any egg flight you can dream up. Bacon, avocado, chili crunch...the options are endless.
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Everything Deviled Eggs
Step aside, bagels, there's a new lox vehicle in town—hard-boiled eggs! Top these with homemade or store-bought everything bagel seasoning for the perfect crunch.
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BLAT Toasts
Take inspiration from our BLAT toasts, and top your eggs with avocado, romaine, sliced tomato, and crispy bacon. Small bite, big BLT flavor.
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Bacon-Jalapeño Deviled Eggs
Adding bacon to hard-boiled eggs is one of the easiest ways to make your guests fall in love with you. Jalapeño too for those who like it hot :)
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