Why Is a Deviled Egg Called a Deviled Egg? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Why-Is-a-Deviled-Egg-Called-a-Deviled-Egg Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep 11, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot The deviled egg gets its name from the culinary use of the term deviled in the 18th and 19th centuries to describe dishes that were heavily seasoned with hot spices and condiments, perhaps as an allusion to the Devil and the blistering heat of hell. The preparation of deviled eggs, which generally involves combining cooked egg yolks with condiments and spices to produce a piquant filling, reflects this historical use of the word deviled. In the United States today, any cold preparation of stuffed eggs is referred to as a deviled egg, regardless of whether it is spicy. Deviled eggs ...(100 of 247 words)

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