If you've been scrolling through TikTok lately, you might have come across a new food trend that's been making the rounds: the egg flight.
Egg flights are the latest viral craze, with videos under the #eggflight hashtag with hundreds of thousands of likes. They're quick, creative, familiar but new, and gloriously simple. You could say the trend is adjacent to the "girl dinner" phenomenon.
But what exactly is an egg flight, who made it popular, and how can you create your own?
What Is an Egg Flight?
In essence, an egg flight is like a wine or beer flight, but with hard-boiled eggs. It's a delightful twist on the traditional deviled egg, only instead of laboriously removing yolks and mixing them with mayo and mustard, an egg flight simplifies the process. Instead, each egg half is topped with condiments as they are, and they can even be adorned with a variety of unique toppings. Each flight will have hard-boiled eggs with different toppings.
Who Started the Egg Flight Trend?
The Egg Flight trend owes its popularity to Alice Choi, a content creator known as @hipfoodiemom1 on TikTok. Choi has been crafting these egg snacks for years, but it was a video she posted on June 29 of this year that really grabbed people's attention; it now has 1.5 million views.
Not only are egg flights easy to make, but the trend may also resonate with people who enjoy experimenting with different flavors and using what's readily available in their kitchens, Choi told TODAY.com.
Although Choi's egg flights might seem like a recent innovation, they actually stem from a gradual evolution in her cooking. Back in 2022, she began meal-prepping boiled eggs as a high-protein snack, initially dipping them in mayo and mustard. It wasn't until she started slicing the eggs in half that she began to pile on a variety of toppings. A follower's suggestion to call these creations "egg flights" caught on, and the rest is history.
How To Make An Egg Flight
Egg flights are pretty simple and straightforward and allow for endless creativity and customization. Here's a simple guide to get you started:
- Boil the Eggs: Start by boiling your eggs to your desired level of doneness. Once cooled, peel and cut them in half.
- Add Toppings: This is where the fun begins. Instead of the traditional deviled egg filling, top each half with your choice of ingredients. The possibilities are endless. You might go for classic options like mayo and mustard, or you can get experimental with ingredients such as pimiento cheese, dill pickles, jalapeños, or anything else.
- Arrange and Enjoy: Place your topped egg halves on a platter or tray, and you've got yourself an impressive egg flight that's ready for tasting.
