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We have a whole page dedicated to this very question! Head over to our article on how to cook perfectly hard-boiled eggs if you want the whole spiel. Long story short: Use old eggs, bring water to a boil with eggs already in the pot, and shock ’em in ice water before peeling. It may take a couple tries to get it right, but once you have our method down-pat, we promise you can have flawless eggs every time. Can you make deviled eggs in advance? If you like, you can start by boiling your eggs up to a week in advance.
Keep them unpeeled in a resealable plastic bag until you’re ready to start prepping the fillings. Be sure to let them cool to room temperature before putting them in the bag. Two days before you intend to serve your deviled eggs, start to prep. Halve the eggs and separate the yolks and the whites. Wrap the egg whites on the serving dish tightly with plastic wrap and return to your refrigerator. Squeeze any excess air out of bag and seal, then transfer to your refrigerator. How long do deviled eggs last before they go bad?
You can keep prepared deviled eggs covered in an airtight container for three to four days—any longer is pushing it. Our favorite way to use up any leftovers? Chop them up and make egg salad sandwiches! Why are they called deviled eggs? What can I do to make my deviled eggs special? Can’t get enough of these deviled eggs? Let us know by leaving a comment and rating below!
