recipe | 3.25.2026

Harissa Deviled Eggs

Serving Size

1 dozen deviled eggs

Cook Time

20 - 25 Minutes

Difficulty

Easy

Enjoy a bold twist on a classic, blending creamy yolks with the smoky, spiced warmth of harissa.

Ingredients

  • 6 ea whole eggs
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 mixed herbs (parsley, dill, chives), chopped
  • 1 Tbsp harissa paste
  • Lemon juice, to taste
  • Kosher salt & fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • Chopped chives, for garnish
  • Cornichon halves, for garnish

Directions

  • Set a pot of water to boil and season heavily with kosher salt; it should be VERY salty
  • Once at a rolling boil, gently lower the eggs into the pot and turn heat to medium high to maintain a gentle boil
  • Cook for 12 minutes
  • Remove from the water and transfer immediately to an ice water bath to stop the cooking
  • Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes, then peel the eggs
  • Cut each egg in half lengthwise, remove the yolk, and transfer to a medium mixing bowl, reserving the whites on a tray or plate
  • To the bowl with the yolks, add the remaining ingredients and mix well with a spatula or whisk to combine
  • Taste and adjust seasoning, then transfer to a small pastry bag or zipper lock plastic bag
  • Clip the corner and pipe the filling into the egg whites
  • Place one half of a cornichon on each deviled egg, then sprinkle with chives
  • Serve immediately.