Name: How to Make the Best Classic Instant Pot Deviled Eggs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 12 hard cooked eggs (peeled); ⅔ cup Miracle Whip or mayonnaise (more or less to taste); 2 tablespoons yellow mustard (more or less to taste); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (more or less to taste); paprika (just to sprinkle over the tops)

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These Instant Pot deviled eggs are quick and easy to make with just 4 ingredients including mayo or Miracle Whip, Worcestershire, and yellow mustard. This classic recipe features easy peel shells and no relish, making it ideal for Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas. Learn how to make the best easy deviled eggs recipe that's a hit for any occasion. Pin this recipe now to have a go-to appetizer ready for your next gathering!

a close up of Instant Pot deviled eggs on a wooden cutting board

I love to eat deviled eggs, and whenever we have a family meal, I request my sister to make some and bring over.

Despite this deep and abiding love for the appetizer turned side dish turned main course, I hadn't made any in eons. I asked her for her recipe (which is our mom's recipe and probably our grandma's recipe too), and the following is what she told me.

Actually, what really happened is that I asked her to make me some, and she said no, so then I asked her for the recipe. I figured if I had to make them myself, I might as well make the ones I really like.

Why these are the best classic deviled eggs

This recipe is consistent. When you make deviled eggs in the Instant Pot, they come out perfectly every single time. There are no green yolks and no rubbery whites. They peel easily every time. This all happens because the Instant Pot raises the eggs to the exact same temperature every time, and also because they cook for the same amount of time every time. (Assuming you pay attention to the timer, that is.) You can't get this kind of consistency when you boil eggs on the stove.

three Instant Pot deviled eggs on a gray plate

This recipe is easy. All you have to do is put the eggs in the Instant Pot, wait a few minutes, then peel the eggs, mix up the filling, and refill the eggs. All deviled eggs are pretty easy, but Instant Pot deviled eggs are simply the easiest of all.

Instant Pot deviled eggs have an amazing flavor. Something magical happens when you combine Miracle Whip, yellow mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. I can't explain it but trust me. These eggs are the best ever.

Instant Pot deviled eggs are quick to make. From start to finish, this recipe is done in under 30 minutes. The longest part is waiting for the Instant Pot to come to high pressure.

This recipe is suitable for some special diets. These classic deviled eggs are low carb and high protein which makes them great for keto and bariatric diets. They are also dairy-free. Worcestershire sauce often contains gluten, soy, and anchovies, making it inappropriate for gluten-free, soy-free, and vegetarian diets, but you can usually find different versions that are free of each if you really look. Make sure you check the labels to ensure the product you have is suitable for your diet.

What you'll need to make classic deviled eggs with Worcestershire sauce

4 ingredients for Instant Pot deviled eggs including Miracle Whip or mayo, yellow mustard, and Worcestershire sauce

See printable recipe card at the bottom of the page for all measurements and nutritional information.

Peeled hard cooked large eggs - You can cook these using your preferred method. See instructions below for both the Instant Pot and stovetop.
Miracle Whip or mayonnaise - I prefer Miracle Whip but if you only have mayo, use that.
Yellow mustard - I love horseradish mustard and use it in everything, but this recipe really does need plain old yellow mustard for that classic deviled egg flavor.
Worcestershire sauce - If you use Worcestershire sauce, you don't need salt, but you may want to add a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper.
Red paprika - This is just to sprinkle over the tops, but don't leave it out because it adds a delicious flavor.

three Instant Pot deviled eggs and one has a bite taken out of it

How to make the best classic deviled egg recipe

Prepare the eggs. Hard boil 1 dozen eggs using your preferred method. We used to do them on the stovetop which works really well if you follow these hard boiling instructions, but now we prefer to use the Instant Pot as it is more consistent and the eggs seem to peel easier (ours is the model I linked and has an eggs button, but if yours does not have an eggs button, see the note below for how to do the process manually). When the eggs are cooked, rinse under cold water and then peel. Slice each egg in half the long way and pop the yolks out into a medium mixing bowl. Set the whites aside.
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Prepare the filling. In a small bowl, mash the egg yolks with a fork.
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Add Miracle Whip (or mayo), mustard, and Worcestershire sauce to the mashed yolks.
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Stir to blend well. Taste and adjust ingredients as necessary to suit your palate.
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Assemble the deviled eggs. Use an icing decorator, two spoons, or a plastic bag with the corner cut off, pipe the yolk mixture into the white halves. You could use any decorator for a pretty, finished look, but two spoons will work too. The key is to fill the well in each egg white until it is heaping with the delicious yolk mixture.
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Garnish and serve. Place eggs on a platter or tray. Top the finished deviled eggs with a little sprinkle of paprika. If you prefer the flavor of smoked paprika, you could use that instead. Serve chilled.
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How to cook hard-boiled eggs in the Instant Pot

This is what you're here for, right? You can see detailed step by step instructions here, but here's the Cliff Notes version: Add the raw eggs and 1 cup of water on top of the trivet or steamer basket in the pressure cooker. Seal the lid and cook on high for 5 minutes, then natural release for 5 minutes, then an ice bath for 5 minutes. They come out perfect every single time.

Why are my hard-boiled eggs hard to peel?

There can be several reasons. Eggshells let air in over time, so week-old eggs are much easier to peel than fresh eggs. You could be cracking them incorrectly. (Head over here for instructions on cracking them properly.) You could have let them sit too long after cooking, as the shells get sticky if they aren't peeled immediately.

Instant Pot deviled eggs being filled with a piping bag

Variations & Substitutions

The classic deviled egg, in my opinion, is made with Miracle Whip, yellow mustard, Worcestershire, and paprika. That's it. That's how I prefer mine every single time.

That said, you can use mayonnaise in your deviled eggs, and they will still taste great.

You can use any mustard, from Dijon mustard to spicy brown to horseradish, and your deviled eggs will have a different flavor, but they will still taste good.

Don't leave out the Worcestershire and the paprika, as both contribute significantly to the flavor of the deviled eggs. They will taste flat without both.

You can sprinkle the eggs with chopped chives in addition to the paprika.

If you want to really get fancy, check out this recipe for bacon cheddar deviled eggs.