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    Home » Recipes » Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

    Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

    Published: Apr 4, 2019 · Modified: Oct 4, 2020 by Sherri · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are so easy to make and cook the MOST PERFECT eggs every single time.

    Hard boiled egg cut in half with yolks showing surrounded by shell and another peel egg

    I thought I had already figured out how to cook perfect hard-boiled eggs when I learned how to make hard boiled eggs in the oven.. But if you have an instant pot, you will be blown away at how fabulous it makes hard-boiled eggs.

    Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

    Using the instant pot to make hard-boiled eggs takes a lot of pressure off of you. You no longer have to worry if they will turn out more soft boiled (which was always my problem) or overcooked with the green layer around the yolk.

    It’s a simple formula of 5 minutes cooking time, 5 minutes natural release time then 5 minutes in a bowl of ice.

    I used large eggs. If you use medium eggs, reduce the cooking time by 1 minute. If you use extra-large eggs, increase the cooking time by 1 minute.

    You can cook as few as one egg or a dozen eggs. I personally have never stacked the eggs. I know you can but you may get more cracks.

    Closeup of cut hard boiled egg with yolk showing

    How to Cook Hard Boiled Eggs in a Pressure Cooker

    1. Place the metal rack in the bottom of the instant pot. (the one that came with it)
    2. Pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of the pressure cooker.
    3. Place eggs carefully on top of the rack.
    4. Seal the top on tightly and turn the top knob to seal the cooker to high pressure.
    5. Set the manual cooking time to 5 minutes (by pushing the manual button and adjusting the timer to 5 minutes)
    6. After cooking, set a timer for 5 minutes and let the pressure release naturally.
    7. Then quick release the remaining pressure by placing a towel over the top knob and turning it.
    8. Carefully remove the hot eggs and place them immediately in a bowl of water full of ice. (aka ice bath)
    9. After 5 minutes, you can easily peel the eggs.

    brown eggs placed on the rack in a instant pot

    6 brown eggs in a bowl of ice water

    Try these other easy Instant Pot recipes:

    Instant Pot Butternut Squash

    Instant Pot Pot Roast

    Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes

    How to Peel Hard Boiled Eggs

    Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs peel SO much easier too! After the eggs have cooled in the ice bath, crack them by tapping and rolling lightly on the countertop.

    Gently pull away the skin. Absolutely no skin came off my eggs and that rarely happens!

     

    closeup of a hard boiled egg cut in half with yolk showing with a knife laying beside it.

    How to Store Hard Boiled Eggs

    It’s best to peel eggs before storing them in the refrigerator. Once they are peeled, place the eggs in an air tight container for up to 7 days.

    Whole hard boiled eggs do not typically freeze well.

    Ways to use hard boiled eggs

    Keep them on hand for a quick protein snack on-the-go.

    Make deviled eggs. You must try these Avocado Deviled Eggs for a new version.

    Use them in salads. This Asparagus Bacon and Egg Salad is so delicious.

    Make egg salad. You can make a healthier version with avocado instead of mayo.

    How to Make the Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs in an Instant Pot

    Closeup of cut hard boiled egg with yolk showing

    Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

    Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggsare so easy to make and cook the MOST PERFECT eggs every single time.
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    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Cool in ice bath: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 62kcal
    Author: Sherri Hagymas

    Ingredients

    • 6 large eggs
    • 1 cup water
    • metal rack that comes with the Instant Pot

    Instructions

    • Place the metal rack in the bottom of the instant pot. (the one that came with it)
    • Pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of the pressure cooker.
    • Place eggs carefully on top of the rack.
    • Seal the top on tightly and turn top knob to seal the cooker to high pressure.
    • Set the manual cooking time to 5 minutes (by pushing the manual button and adjusting the timer to 5 minutes)
    • After cooking , set a timer for 5 minutes and let the pressure release naturally.
    • Then quick release the remaining pressure by placing a towel over the top knob and turning it.
    • Carefully remove the hot eggs and place them immediately in a bowl of water full of ice. (aka ice bath)
    • After 5 minutes, you can easily peel the eggs.

    Notes

    For Medium Eggs reduce cook time by 1 minute
    For Extra Large Eggs increase cook time by 1 minute 
    For soft boiled eggs reduce cook time by 2 minutes on all sizes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 62kcal | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 60mg | Vitamin A: 240IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.8mg

    Nutritional Disclosure

    Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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    1. Gabi

      April 04, 2019 at 3:55 pm

      5 stars
      YESSSS No more liquidy yolk and non solid boil egg. THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!

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