TikTok Showed Us A New Way To Eat Deviled Eggs, And We're Never Going Back

How could deviled eggs possibly get any better? The classic picnic dish is perfect as is. There are variations, but generally it consists of boiled egg white shells filled with a creamy, spiced egg yolk mixture that's dusted with a punch of red paprika. They're a quintessential finger food with truly ancient roots, ripe for plucking from the plate and popping into your mouth. However, they're also a bit of a pain to assemble. The business of scooping the filling into a piping bag and delicately filling each and every white is enough to drive any party host to tears. But what if there was a better way? Well, TikTok has shown us that there is, actually, a better way to serve your deviled eggs — no piping required.

This new deviled egg serving method comes by way of TikTok user @maddiemc1, who showed off their hack in a post. Their revolutionary deviled egg serving method? Instead of filling your whites with the yolk mixture via spoon or piping bag, simply use your whites as you would a chip to scoop up the filling. Et voilà! You have chips and dip-style deviled eggs, perfect for when you're making a batch for one (no need for flourish here), or for when you just want a bit of a twist on the party staple. Of course, while this is a great hack in and of itself, it is also a great jumping off point for other devilish customizations. With this in mind, let's explore other ways to build on this hack.

While this self-serving style of deviled eggs presentation certainly lends itself well to, say, a solo "girl dinner" type of meal, it also makes for a fresh twist on the dish for gatherings. You can serve your egg whites as "chips," with a bowl of filling serving as the dip. If you prefer something a bit more intricate, you can make a DIY deviled egg bar complete with a buffet of toppings (including unconventional deviled egg toppers such as pickled okra) and several different styles of deviled egg fillings. A Buffalo-style deviled egg filling, for example, would be absolutely delicious. You could also make a pickle-infused deviled egg dip or mix in some ramen seasoning for a quick and cheap flavor infusion. Seriously, the possibilities are nearly endless.

Having a variety of deviled dips lets people create their own deviled egg flavor combinations and serves as a fun activity for guests. If scooping up deviled egg filling with egg whites isn't your idea of a good time, but you still want that same deviled taste, you can always make a deviled egg filling dip and use actual potato chips or crackers to dip in the eggy mixture. If you're entertaining, you can serve both chips (or crackers) alongside boiled egg white shells and let guests decide for themselves which pairing they prefer.

Scooping deviled egg topping with egg whites is ingenious, yes, but what if we could make it revolutionary? We already skimmed past the idea for a deviled egg bar, but this idea can really help push this scooping hack to a whole new level. By making various flavors of fillings and egg white shells, you are creating a whole world of flavor combinations to explore. Let's look into some flavor ideas for both shells and fillings that just might make deviled eggs the centerpiece of your next soirée (or midnight snack).

If your whites are going to be doing the job of a chip, why not add some crackers to them? By breading your egg whites with crackers, you can give your shell a crunchy coating that works incredibly well when paired with creamy deviled egg filling. You can even go a step further by seasoning breading with different flavorings, such as ranch dressing mix. This gives your whites a kick of flavor, elevating them beyond being simply a vehicle for fillings. You don't have to limit yourself to breading and frying (or baking) your whites, however. You can also infuse flavor by quickly pickling them. To add a punch of color, pickle your whites in beet juice to turn them bright pink. Plus, the tangy flavor of vinegar pairs well with your fillings. You can also marinate your eggs in soy sauce for an umami kick. Pair that with a miso-infused filling and you've got a deviled egg shell and dip pairing that changes how you think of the humble but delicious egg.