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Chipotle Lime Deviled Eggs

Chipotle peppers in adobo add smoky, deep heat that's different from regular hot sauce — it's layered and complex in a way that makes people ask what your secret is. The lime keeps it bright and fresh. These are great alongside tacos or as a Cinco de Mayo appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 large eggs hard-boiled and peeled
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce minced
  • 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from the can
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • fresh cilantro and lime zest for garnish

Method
 

  1. Halve eggs and put yolks in a bowl.
  2. Mash yolks until fine, then blend in mayonnaise, chipotle, adobo sauce, lime juice, cumin, and salt.
  3. Mix until very smooth — taste and adjust heat with more chipotle if you like.
  4. Fill egg whites with the smoky filling.
  5. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and a pinch of lime zest.