The easiest deviled eggs recipe for when life’s a little too sunny.
Feeling down? Try these lazy deviled eggs.
Love deviled eggs but can’t wait for the holidays — or a reason to go on? Need a quick breakfast that says “I tried” while quietly whispering “but not that hard”? These Depressed Dad Deviled Eggs hit the sweet spot between effort and emotional collapse. It’s a comfort food classic with none of the traditional steps, prep, or dignity.
Why I love this recipe
- Nostalgia: My grandma would always make delicious deviled recipes for every Thanksgiving and Christmas occasion. There would never be left overs! Grandma isn’t around anymore.
- Easy to make: They’re incredibly easy to make, even a child can do it! You can at least say you ate breakfast and let your coworkers know you’re doing just fine and “No, I don’t smell any eggs.”
- Tasty: This simplified recipe lets you get all the yumminess without any of the real effort!
Ingredients (No one is watching)
- 2 medium-boiled eggs with yolks just set, but still creamy (or however you like them, it really doesn’t matter)
- Yellow mustard or whatever you have on hand
- Chopped chives (fresh or dried)
- Dill
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Whatever spices you scrounge from the cabinet
- Slices of bacon (I’m not your doctor)
Instructions
- Place eggs in pot and fill with hot water until eggs are just submerged.
- Start boiling eggs to reach a medium doneness — about 8 minutes simmering after the water starts boiling.
- Lazily drop bacon into unheated air fryer at 350º for 10 minutes.
- Ponder if this is what your life has become.
- Shock eggs in ice water and peel.
- Slice each egg in half lengthwise.
- Cut bacon into bite size chunks and eat most of it.
- Squirt a little mustard directly onto the yolk of each half and wedge bacon into mustard.
- Continue to pick egg shells from eggs.
- Sprinkle a few chives, salt, pepper, and whatever spices you have on hand across the top.
- Eat immediately, preferably standing at the kitchen counter in your underpants.
Final Thoughts
These no-fuss deviled eggs are the perfect lazy dad breakfast — fast, protein-packed, and emotionally seasoned. Whether you’re hungover, heartbroken, or just avoiding emails, they’re here for you.