The Instant Pot electric pressure cooker has become my FAVORITE, easy way to make perfect hard boiled eggs (using the 5-5-5 method). 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 Instant Pot deviled eggs!
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Now I purchased these handy egg inserts, but you can also use a. a steamer insert or b. simply use the insert that comes with your Instant Pot!
Place them in, add your water, close 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!!
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 for soft boiled eggs, or let natural release for hard boiled eggs.
- 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!
Instant Pot Deviled Eggs
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs (And Easy Deviled Eggs!)
Ingredients
- 6 eggs, or more as desired
- 1 cup of water
- 3 tablespoons mayo
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Additional chopped scallions
- 2 strips bacon, cooked and chopped for garnish
- Paprika, for garnish
For the Hard Boiled Eggs
For the Deviled Eggs
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.
- Let natural release for hard boiled, and for softer eggs, turn the valve to quick release and let the steam release.
- Place the hot eggs into an ice bath with cold water.
- Peel and slice the eggs in half lengthwise and pop the yolks out into a mixing bowl. Place the egg whites on a serving platter and set aside.
- Using a fork, mash the egg yolks into a fine crumble. In a separate, small bowl, whisk together the mayo and Dijon mustard. Pour the mixture over the egg yolks and whisk together until smooth. Add the scallions, salt, and pepper and mix to combine.
- Taste to check for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if desired.
- Place the filling into a piping bag and pipe into the center of the egg whites.
- Garnish and serve.
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10 comments on “Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs (And Easy Deviled Eggs!)”
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!