Avocado Deviled Eggs
Published January 22, 2023 • Updated February 1, 2026
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Creamy and completely dairy-free, these keto avocado deviled eggs are loaded with lime, garlic, cilantro and bacon. I bring these to every potluck and they're always the first to go!
These avocado deviled eggs are creamy and completely dairy-free, making them a great alternative to traditional deviled eggs. They’re anything BUT short on flavor with garlic, cilantro, lime juice, cayenne pepper, and crumbled bacon on top. I bring these to every holiday gathering and potluck because they’re always the first thing gone.
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This avocado deviled egg recipe is low carb and keto friendly with just 0.5g net carbs per egg. No mayo needed, so they work for just about any diet.
You can mash the avocado and other ingredients together or pulse them in a food processor. To get beautiful eggs every time, plunge them in an ice water bath after cooking so the egg pulls away from the shell. That’s what makes peeling a breeze!
How to make avocado deviled eggs
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Then chop on a cutting board.
- Make hard boiled eggs in a saucepan, air fryer or Instant Pot.
- Peel and cut eggs in half lengthwise, remove the yolk and set aside.
- Mash together yolks and avocado until chunky paste forms. Stir in cilantro, lime juice, cayenne pepper, salt & pepper. If the mixture is too thick add a few tablespoons of water or olive oil.
- Fill the eggs with avocado yolk mixture using a piping bag. Garnish with the cooked, crumbled bacon.
Key ingredients & substitutions
- Bacon – Cook the bacon on the stove or in the oven until crispy and chop it up before adding it to this recipe. In a pinch, use bacon bits.
- Eggs – Fresh, large eggs are best for this recipe.
- Avocado – Use large, ripe avocados that you can easily mash to make the filling. Using avocado not only provides flavor but it makes our deviled egg filling creamy without any mayonnaise.
- Fresh cilantro – Cilantro gives the avocado a distinct guacamole flavor.
- Lime juice – Fresh lime juice or lemon juice brightens up the flavors in this recipe.
- Garlic – Be sure the garlic is fresh and finely minced so there are no large chunks of garlic.
- Cayenne pepper – Make it spicy with cayenne pepper! Substitute paprika if you’d like to take out the spiciness.
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Ingredients
2 slices bacon, cooked and finely chopped -
6 large eggs
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1 avocado, peeled & seeded
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2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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1 clove garlic, minced
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Salt & pepper to taste
Step by Step Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
Cook & crumble bacon
Cook bacon in a skillet or air fryer until crispy. Then chop on a cutting board. Set aside.
- 2 slices bacon
Hard boil eggs
Fill the large pot with about 1-2 inches of water (only enough to steam the eggs). Bring the water to a boil. Place the eggs in the water or place eggs in a steam basket into the water. Cover and lower the temperature to a gentle simmer. Let eggs cook for 11 minutes. Remove the eggs from the water. Immediately, shock the eggs in an ice bath. Let them cool completely before peeling.
- 6 eggs
Peel and slice eggs
Peel egg shells off the hard boiled eggs. Then cut eggs in half lengthwise, remove yolk and set aside.
Yolk mixture
In a small bowl, mash together yolks and avocado until a chunky paste forms. Stir in cilantro, lime juice, cayenne pepper and salt & pepper to taste.
- 6 reserved yolks
- Avocado, peeled & seeded
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Nutrition disclaimer
The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.
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Will these deviled eggs turn brown?
Yes, the avocado filling will turn brown over time. The lime juice slows this down, but they won't look as good the next day. They're still safe to eat, though.
Do I need to use mayo to make avocado deviled eggs?
There's no mayonnaise needed to make these deviled eggs with avocado. The avocado mixture replaces the need for a mayo based center.
What should I do with the yolks after boiling the eggs?
The yolks go right into the mashed avocado filling! Nothing is wasted and the yolk adds richness to the filling.
