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Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce to a gentle simmer, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse eggs under cold water to stop cooking.
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Peel the eggs carefully. Slice each egg in half lengthwise, removing the yolks and transferring them to a medium bowl. Arrange the egg white halves cut side up on a serving platter.
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Mash the egg yolks thoroughly with a fork until smooth. Add mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, and garlic powder. Mix until fully incorporated and creamy. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
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Transfer the yolk mixture into a piping bag or use a spoon to fill each egg white half generously.
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In a small bowl, combine crumbled cotija cheese, diced red onion, and jalapeño if using. Evenly sprinkle the mixture across all filled egg halves.
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Drizzle a small amount of chipotle mayonnaise over each egg. Finish with a sprinkle of paprika for colour and aroma.