I know that I'm not the only one out there who loves Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs. It's just so easy. No babysitting a pot of water on the stove, no peeling under cold running water. Here's how to make perfect hard-boiled eggs every time using your Instant Pot.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- This easy recipe gives you the best instant pot hard boiled egg recipe, every single time.
- This recipe is a great way to meal prep a quick breakfast or high protein snack.
- No need to wait on a pot of water to boil, the Instant Pot does all the work.
- Making hard boiled eggs in the instant pot makes for easy peel eggs that are perfect for deviled eggs.
- This is an easy recipe for amazing hard boiled eggs using the 5-5-5 idea which is 5 minutes to come to pressure, 5 minutes to cook, and 5 minutes to release pressure.
Ingredients
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- large eggs
- water plus extra for the ice bowl of ice cubes
❤️ Equipment
- 6 quart Instant Pot
- mixing bowl
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- Wash and dry eggs, if desired. Place the steamer basket or a silicone egg rack in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
- Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot. See Note
- Place the eggs in one layer, at the bottom of the pot, making sure to not stack eggs on top of each other.
- Place your Instant Pot on manual/high pressure and set the timer for 5 minutes. It will take about 5 minutes to pressurize and then it will start the 5-minute cooking countdown.
- Let the pot naturally release for 5 minutes, then do a quick release to release the remaining pressure. Remove eggs once the release is complete.
- Make an ice water bath by filling a large bowl big enough to hold the eggs, with water and some ice.
- Immediately remove the eggs from the Instant Pot into the ice bath. Leave eggs in the ice water for 10 minutes.
- Remove, peel the shells, and enjoy.
Storage
Store these eggs in a covered airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Be sure to dry them off before storing them.
💭 Expert Tips
- Farm fresh eggs do not peel well so use eggs that are not completely fresh.
- The actual cooking time is only 5 minutes, but it will take time to pressurize before cooking starts, and you have the release after it cooks, which also takes more time. It’s truly 15 minutes for the full cooking time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use room-temperature eggs.
The 5 5 5 method for eggs in the Instant Pot is a term used to describe the pressure cooking time for eggs. It is 5 minutes of high pressure with a natural release of 5 minutes and then a manual release of 5 minutes.
You can hard boil up to 13 eggs at one time in the Instant Pot. If you are cooking more than 13 eggs, you will need to do it in batches.
The cooking time for eggs in the Instant Pot is 5 minutes on high pressure. It will take about 5 minutes for the pot to come to pressure and then the 5-minute countdown will start.
Some people store their eggs with the peel on and some people store them with the peel off. It is up to you what you want to do. If you store them with the peel on the egg, they will last longer.
Serving Suggestions
- Horseradish Deviled Eggs are a delicious appetizer, snack, or addition to any brunch menu and are easy to prepare when us the Instant Pot to make the eggs!
- Make this Lightened Up Macaroni Salad more filling by adding hard-boiled eggs.
- If you are looking for a filling breakfast in a hurry serve these eggs along with this Instant Pot Oatmeal.
- Having brunch, serve our Strawberry Iced Tea on the beverage table, a thirst quencher.
- Tuna macaroni salad is a great recipe to add some chopped eggs for extra protein.
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- Breakfast Enchilada Casserole is another classic breakfast to enjoy!
- Breakfast Burritos are another delicious breakfast and a great make-ahead recipe.
- Egg Muffins are another morning treat and a great recipe with lots of variations.
- Air Fryer eggs are always an option for making another recipe for great hard boiled eggs.
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📖 Recipe
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Egg Recipe
Equipment Needed:
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Ingredients
- 12 large eggs Note 1
- 1 cup water plus extra for the ice bowl Note 2
- ice cubes Note 3
Instructions
- Wash and dry your eggs. Place the steamer basket or a silicone egg rack in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
- Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot. Note 2
- Place the eggs in one layer, in the bottom of the pot, making sure to not stack eggs on top of each other.
- Place Instant Pot on manual/high pressure and set the timer for 5 minutes. It will take about 5 minutes to pressurize and then it will start the 5-minute cooking countdown.
- Let the pot naturally release for 5 minutes before manually releasing the pressure. Remove eggs once the release is complete.
- Fill a bowl big enough to hold the eggs, with water and some ice.
- Immediately place the eggs from the Instant Pot into the cold water. Leave eggs in the ice water for 10 minutes.
- Enjoy!
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