Chili Crisp Deviled Eggs (Witch's Eggs for Halloween).

How do you make chili crisp deviled eggs? Stir Spice Witch Chili Crisp into the yolk filling, pipe it back into the whites, then top with more crisp and a thin drizzle of Spice Witch Hot Honey. They take about 20 minutes and they're the first thing gone at any Halloween party.

Grandma's deviled eggs, but they went to a séance. The crunch comes from chili crisp made with avocado oil, never seed oils. The hot honey adds a slow, sweet heat. For the spookiest tray, top half with Black Garlic Chili Crisp. It's darker and moodier, and it looks like it came out of a cauldron.

Chili Crisp Deviled Eggs (Witch's Eggs)

You will need:

• 6 large eggs
• 4 tablespoons avocado oil mayo
• 1 to 2 teaspoons Spice Witch Original Chili Crisp, plus more for topping
• Spice Witch Black Garlic Chili Crisp, for the spooky half (optional)
• Spice Witch Hot Honey, for drizzling
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• Green onion, finely chopped

What you do:

1. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Lower the eggs in straight from the fridge, turn the heat to medium and cook 11 minutes.
2. Run them under cold water for 1 to 2 minutes, then peel.
3. Halve the eggs and pop the yolks into a bowl.
4. Mash the yolks with the mayo, chili crisp, pepper and salt until smooth. Add a little more mayo if it's stiff.
5. Spoon or pipe the filling back into the whites.
6. Top with a little more chili crisp (Original or Black Garlic), a thin zigzag of hot honey and the green onion.

Why this works

Deviled eggs are all creamy and no crunch. Chili crisp fixes that. Stirred into the filling it adds savory depth, and spooned on top it adds the crunch. The hot honey is real honey with chili flakes, coriander, fennel, black pepper and garlic, and those spices stay right in the bottle. That gives you a sweet heat that cuts through the rich yolk. Using two Spice Witch products is the ultimate cheat code: it tastes like you tried way harder than you did.

FAQ

Can I make deviled eggs ahead of Halloween?

Yes. Make the filling and the whites up to a day ahead and keep them apart in the fridge. Fill and add the crisp and honey right before serving so the crunch stays crunchy.

Which Spice Witch chili crisp is best for deviled eggs?

Original is the classic: savory, crunchy and medium heat. Black Garlic is deeper and darker, which is perfect for a Halloween tray. Spicy Honey Chili Crisp works too if you want it sweeter.

Are chili crisp deviled eggs very spicy?

Not really. It's a warm, crunchy heat, and you control it. Use less crisp in the filling and more on top for a milder bite.

Is Spice Witch Chili Crisp made with seed oils?

No. All three Spice Witch chili crisps are made with avocado oil in small batches in Asheville, NC.

What else can I put chili crisp on?

Basically every egg: fried, scrambled, soft-boiled. See Chili Crisp for Eggs.

Spice Witch is a woman-owned brand in Asheville, NC. Original Chili Crisp and Black Garlic Chili Crisp are $23.99 a jar, and Hot Honey is $19.99 for a 14 oz squeeze bottle.