This post was originally published in April 2017. It was last updated in March 2026.
Deviled eggs were MADE for Halloween. Forget that this food's name has a slightly sinister connotation - the mild flavor of a hard-boiled egg makes them easily adaptable to so many other flavors, they're an easy-to-eat appetizer and, as you'll see in this post, it's a ton of fun to make them look spooky.
Plus Halloween deviled eggs are one of those foods where it's easy to make them look gross without going overboard to the point that no one wants to eat them. (I'm easily grossed out and would eat every single one of these recipes!)
I happen to LOVE deviled eggs, which made putting together this post extra fun for me!
I've rounded up 11 spooky recipes for you to try, whether you're making them for your Halloween party, a spring luncheon or a summer barbecue. Just click on the photo for a link to the recipe!
11 spooky deviled egg recipes:
Truly Deviled Eggs - The Necro Nom-Nom-Nomicon
When I saw these dark deviled eggs on Instagram, I instantly knew I had to include them in this post! These look like a perfect treat to nom in a villain's lair. GET THE RECIPE
Skull Deviled Eggs - Taste of Home
I adore anything with a skull on it, but I'll admit: the first time I saw these on Pinterest...I thought they were Jason's hockey mask! So whether you're a Friday the 13th fan or lover of skulls, like me, this spooky take on deviled eggs is right up your alley. GET THE RECIPE
Deliciously Rotten Deviled Eggs - Parenting Chaos
I love the look of cracked, colored deviled eggs. The deep blue coloring + bright green filling makes these rotten eggs look extra spooky! GET THE RECIPE
Deviled Brains - Corrinna Johnson
Walking Dead fan? Then this zombie brain take on deviled eggs is the one for you! I love the contrast of the mint green egg against the peachy-pink brainzzz. GET THE RECIPE
Spider Eggs - Family Spice
While eerily similar to the rotten deviled eggs, these avocado and wasabi deviled eggs a great example of the versatility of these deviled egg recipes! GET THE RECIPE
Devilish Avocado Sriracha Deviled Eggs - Cookin' Canuck
Even without the extra heat of sriracha, this recipe has a devilishly spooky look with red pepper slices used to mimic devil's horns. GET THE RECIPE
Spooky Monster Eyes - Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
Egg whites lend themselves perfectly to eyeballs, don't they? I love this creative take on spooky deviled eggs! GET THE RECIPE
Roasted Red Pepper Deviled Eggs - Persnickety Plates
You can never go wrong with something that looks like a pumpkin! GET THE RECIPE
Deviled Raven Eggs - Wonderland Recipes
How divine are these Edgar Allen Poe-inspired deviled raven eggs? Beets give the filling that stunning color. GET THE RECIPE
Beet and Avocado Deviled Eggs - Hellman’s
Here's one more take on deviled eggs with beet filling - these might not be out-right Halloween deviled eggs, but I love the colors with the addition of an avocado filling. GET THE RECIPE
Spooky Spider Deviled Eggs - Delicious as it Looks
And, of course, you can top your deviled egg with an olive spider! GET THE RECIPE
Which deviled egg recipe are you dying to try?
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