How to Make Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Instant Pot hard boiled eggs are the easiest method to making them to perfection each and every time. They’re a hands-off cooking method and the best part: they’re so easy to peel!
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
The Instant Pot electric pressure cooker has become my FAVORITE, easy way to make perfect hard boiled eggs. It’s really a method of steaming rather than boiling, and if you’ve tried my old trusty steaming method for the perfect hard boiled eggs, you can imagine how amazing this method is! Eat them as a snack or make these easy deviled eggs! Once you’ve done it in the Instant Pot you’ll never look back at another method ever.
Why the Instant Pot is the best Method to Cook Eggs
There are so many reasons the Instant Pot is a great tool in the kitchen, but one of the best uses of this pressure cooker is how perfect they cook eggs. If you’ve ever struggled with overcooked, undercooked or hard-to-peel eggs you are going to love this device as much as I do! This machine takes the guess work out of making hard boiled eggs. All you do is place them in, add your water, close the lid and let steam! Then transfer to an ice bath and peel! So simple, and peels PERFECTLY every time. A total game changer. I just love my Instant Pot!!
What you’ll need
- An Instant Pot
- A rack or egg inserts
- Water
- Ice cubes
- Bowl
How do I make hard boiled eggs in the instant pot?
- Place eggs in a steamer basket, in the egg rack, or on your Instant Pot rack.
- Add 1 cup of water.
- Close the lid, making sure the valve is set to sealing.
- Set for 5 minutes at high pressure. Note: It will take the cooker approximately 5 minutes to build to pressure and then 5 minutes to cook.
- Quick release.
- Place the hot eggs into an ice bath with cold water.
- Peel and enjoy!
What to do with your hard boiled eggs?
- Eat them as a snack, topped with everything bagel seasoning- see below!
- Make egg salad
- Top your Cobb Salads
- Make a sandwich
- Make DEVILED EGGS!
If you like this Instant Pot recipe, check out these others:
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- How to Make Yogurt in the Instant Pot (Greek Yogurt Style)
- Instant Pot Corn on the Cob with Southern Spicy Butter
- How To Make Easy Shredded Chicken (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Ingredients
- 6 eggs, or more as desired
- 1 cup of water
Directions
- Place eggs in a steamer basket, in the egg rack, or on your Instant Pot rack.
- Add 1 cup of water.
- Close the lid, making sure the valve is set to sealing.
- Set for 5 minutes at high pressure. Note: It will take the cooker approximately 5 minutes to build to pressure and then 5 minutes to cook.
- Turn the valve to quick release and let the steam release.
- Place the hot eggs into an ice bath with cold water and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Peel and enjoy or store for up to 3 days.
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13 Responses
Hard boiled eggs & TJ’s everything bagel seasoning is EVERYTHING!!
YES.
I am excited for Instant Pot recipes. I have one but I don’t use it to its full potential…kinda afraid of it.
Once you start, you’ll be obsessed!
nice post
Okay…so I’m new to the Instant Pot, and I MUST be doing something wrong! I’ve done this several times and the eggs are hard and rubbery. I go down to 2 or 3 minutes, and they’re still hard, with just the slightest hint of “medium” in the middle. I always quick release as well.
Am I doing something wrong?! High pressure for 5 minutes, quick release. This should yield soft boiled? Any tips are appreciated 🙂
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are the best! My kids would never eat the yolk of hard boiled eggs before. Now that we use the instant pot they love the creamy yolk. 5 minutes is the perfect timing! Thanks Lexi.
How much time would I set if only making 2-4 eggs?
The same, I believe.
I remember as a kid i used to not like these. Now these are one of my favorite treats. They have become quite convenient and easy to make! Thanks for the 5-5-5 method! Talk about easy to make!! Thanks Lexi!
I need to do 12-18 eggs. Is that possible?
YES.
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