Description

This easy keto egg salad recipe is a quick and delicious low-carb meal option perfect for breakfast, lunch, or snacks. Made with hard-boiled eggs, creamy mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a hint of vinegar, it offers a flavorful, protein-packed dish that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with lettuce leaves, tortillas, or low-carb bread alternatives. The recipe includes two methods to cook the eggs—air fryer or stovetop—to suit your kitchen setup.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

6 large eggs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
1/4 cup celery or chives (optional), finely diced

Instructions

Cook Hard Boiled Eggs: Choose your cooking method. If using an air fryer, place the eggs in the air fryer basket and cook at 250°F for about 16 minutes. Timing may vary depending on your model, so it’s recommended to test with 1 or 2 eggs first. If cooking on the stovetop, place eggs in a pot, cover with water an inch or two above the eggs, bring to a rolling boil, then turn off the heat and let the eggs sit covered for 10-12 minutes.
Cool Eggs: Once cooked, immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl filled with ice-cold water for at least 5 minutes or until they are cool to touch. This stops the cooking process and makes peeling easier.
Peel Eggs: Gently tap the egg ends and roll them to crack the shell evenly. The shell should come off easily, revealing the whole egg.
Separate Yolks and Whites: Cut the peeled eggs in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks carefully and place them in a small bowl.
Crush Yolks: Use a fork to finely crumble the egg yolks until they reach a smooth consistency.
Chop Egg Whites: Finely chop the egg whites into small pieces and set aside.
Mix Dressing: To the bowl with the crumbled yolks, add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
Combine Ingredients: Fold the chopped egg whites and optional celery or chives into the yolk mixture gently to maintain texture.
Serve: Enjoy the egg salad on lettuce leaves, low-carb tortillas, thin-sliced bread, or keto chaffles for a satisfying meal or snack.

Notes

For best results with the air fryer, test cook a small batch of eggs first to adjust timing.
Chilling the eggs immediately after cooking helps prevent overcooking and makes peeling easier.
Feel free to customize your egg salad by adding herbs like dill, parsley, or seasoning with salt and pepper to your taste.
This recipe is perfect for meal prepping and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes (air fryer) or 12 minutes sitting time after boiling (stovetop)
Category: Salad
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: keto egg salad, low carb egg salad, easy egg salad recipe, keto lunch, air fryer eggs, hard boiled eggs, ketogenic diet