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    Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

    By: Jessica · Posted: Feb 16, 2022 · Updated: Oct 24, 2024 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    Eggs in Instant Pot

    Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs: So quick, easy and it made the shells peel off so easily, with the 5, 5 & 5 method!

    See how long to cook the eggs, and how well they turn out in the quick video below, too!

    Sliced hard boiled eggs on plate next to Instant Pot
    Hard Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot

     

    If you watched my Instant Pot review of my Instant Pot®, and my first run at using it by cooking chicken breasts, then you know I fell in love with the thing immediately.

    Now today, I’m going to show you how easy it is to make hard-boiled eggs with it and you will be AMAZED at how easy the shells come off of the eggs when they’re done. It’s an absolute game-changer! Then, you’ll want to see how we make these deviled eggs with candied bacon, and you’ll never want to make a classic deviled egg recipe, again!

    How To Cook Eggs in the Instant Pot

    In this quick, 7 minute video, I’ll show you from beginning to end, how to cook eggs in the Instant Pot®.

    No Time to Watch the Video?

    No problem, I wrote out the process below the video for your quick reference!

    1. Pour water into the bottom of Instant Pot®.
    2. Using trivet that came with your Instant Pot®, and place it into the bottom. 
    3. Gently place eggs on top of the trivet, and place lid on to Instant Pot®.
    eggs inside of Instant Pot
    Place eggs inside of Instant Pot
    1. Press “pressure cook”, and make sure it’s on “high pressure”. 
    2. Set the timer on the Instant Pot® to 5 minutes. (Make sure “keep warm” option is turned off.) 
    3. Pressure cooker will pressurize for about 5 minutes before the timer starts, then the timer will start when cooking.
    4. While cooking, prepare an ice bath to put the eggs in when eggs are finished cooking/cooling.
    5. After the timer runs out, let the pressure cooker naturally cool down. It will be safe to remove the lid when the stainless steel metal float, lowers back down inside of the lid. (Approx. another 5 minutes.) 
    Cooked eggs in ice bath
    Chill cooked eggs in ice bath
    1. Remove the lid and lift the trivet out (with tongs, or very carefully with hands/pot holder), then carefully place eggs into an ice bath for a couple of minutes. 
    2. Peel eggs and watch those shells practically fall off! 
    Sliced hard boiled eggs on plate
    Cooked and sliced hard boiled eggs

    The inside of the eggs should have the perfect yellow color!

    Tips

    • You can add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the water before cooking but we’ve found that it’s not a must. The shells still peel perfectly fine. However, if you’re using really fresh eggs, those can be harder to peel so it may be best to try baking soda.
    • The trivet is recommended above becuase it comes with the Instant Pot. However, we absolutely LOVE using the mesh steamer basket for making hard boiled eggs, that you can get separately.
    Perfect center in hard boiled egg
    Perfect yolk center in hard boiled egg

    FAQ’s

    What is the 5 5 5 method for eggs in Instant Pot?

    It is 5 minutes to come to pressure, 5-minute cook-time and 5 minute natural release timing.

    How long does it take eggs to boil in Instant Pot?

    We’ve found that minutes does the trick!

    How many eggs can you hard boil in an Instant Pot at one time?

    We have cooked up to 18 eggs at one time in the Instant Pot. We have found that the eggs turn out just fine even if they’re stacked on top of one another, just as long as the eggs are not touching the lid. (Any more than 18 and you may need more than one cup of water too.)

    Now, if you have a Ninja Foodie, did you know you can also make them in that? It’s true. See How to Make Hard-Boiled Eggs in Ninja Foodi!

    Different Ways to Use Hard Boiled Eggs

    If you’re looking for different ways you can use your hard-boiled eggs now, we love using them to make an Egg Salad Sandwich, putting them in this side salad recipe, or in a tuna salad sandwich. Or if making a potato salad, you could put them in this cauliflower potato salad or this Amish potato salad, which is also made using the Instant Pot!

    Recipe

    sliced hard boiled eggs on plate

    Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

    Jessica Burgess
    Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs: So quick, easy and it made the shells peel off so easily, with the 5, 5 & 5 method!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 eggs
    Calories 62 kcal

    Video

    Equipment

    • Pressure Cooker (We use the Instant Pot)

    Ingredients

    • 12 Eggs Can use less or more – see tips in post
    • 1 cup Water

    Instructions
     

    • Pour water into the bottom of Instant Pot®.
    • Using trivet that came with your Instant Pot®, place it into the bottom. 
    • Gently place eggs on top of the trivet, and place lid on to Instant Pot®.
    • Press “pressure cook”, and make sure it’s on “high pressure”. 
    • Set the timer on the Instant Pot® to 5 minutes. (Make sure “keep warm” option is turned off.) 
    • Pressure cooker will pressurize for about 5 minutes before the timer starts, then the timer will start when cooking.
    • While cooking, prepare an ice bath to put the eggs in when eggs are finished cooking/cooling.
    • After the timer runs out, let the pressure cooker naturally cool down. It will be safe to remove the lid when the stainless steel metal float, lowers back down inside of the lid. (Approx. another 5 minutes.) 
    • Remove the lid and lift the trivet out (with tongs, or very carefully with hands/pot holder), then carefully place eggs into an ice bath for a couple of minutes. 
    • Peel eggs and watch those shells practically fall off! 

    Notes

    How many eggs can you hard boil in the Instant Pot at one time?
    We have cooked up to 18 eggs at one time in the Instant Pot. We have found that the eggs turn out just fine even if they’re stacked on top of one another, just as long as the eggs are not touching the lid. (Any more than 18 and you may need more than one cup of water too.)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1egg | Calories: 62kcal | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 60mg | Vitamin A: 240IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.8mg

    Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

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    1. Lauralee says

      February 28, 2022 at 10:14 am

      Did you use store eggs or fresh farm eggs

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      • Jessica says

        March 01, 2022 at 9:14 pm

        I usually use storebought eggs but I’ve heard others say that farm fresh works well too! But if you find that you have problems with farm fresh not peeling well, you may try the baking soda tip I mention in the post!

        Reply
    2. Laura says

      December 07, 2018 at 4:01 am

      Have you tried this with the manual release to see what it would do? Possibly soft boil? Just curious.

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      • Jessica says

        December 07, 2018 at 2:17 pm

        Hi Laura! My sister actually said she does this, and it works just fine for her! But I haven’t tried it yet, and I want to!

        Reply

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