Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

The best hard boiled eggs ever plus they are so easy to make! These Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are perfectly cooked every time, easy to peel the shell off and they are ready in 15 minutes!

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When you need to cook a bunch of eggs there’s no easier way to do it than with an Instant Pot. Not only is it easy but it makes the BEST hard boiled eggs.

Whether you need a big batch to dye Easter eggs or a few to use in recipes that call for hard-boiled eggs, you are going to love this Instant Pot method. Instant pot eggs really are the best!

Why you’ll love this recipe

• There’s no guesswork! Follow the instructions, and you will get perfectly cooked eggs every time.
• It only takes 15 minutes from start to finish for instant pot boiled eggs!
• You can cook as many or as few as you like – this process works for cooking one egg or up to a dozen so it is great for meal prep.
• The eggs are super easy to peel – a lot easier than when you boil them on the stove. It saves a ton of time, and you get pretty hard-boiled eggs.

what is the 5-5-5 method?

The 5-5-5 method is a popular name for this way of cooking eggs in an Instant Pot. Cook for 5 minutes, release steam for 5 minutes and then add to an ice water bath for 5 minutes.

Ingredients for hard boiled eggs

• Water – Use cold water in the bottom of the Instant Pot to create the steam that will create the high pressure that will cook your eggs.
• Eggs – We usually have large eggs in our fridge, but whatever size you have will be great. Smaller eggs will cook a little bit quicker.

how to boil eggs in an instant pot

1. Add one cup of cold water to the Instant Pot and place the metal trivet inside the pot. Place the eggs in an even layer on the trivet.
2. Secure the lid and close the steam valve. Choose the manual setting and set it for five minutes.
3. Once the timer goes off, allow the steam to vent naturally for five minutes. While you wait, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and water. Open the valve to release the rest of the steam and then remove the lid.
4. Transfer the eggs to the ice bath fr another five minutes. This will stop the cooking process and cool them down quickly.
5. Lightly tap an egg on a hard surface to crack the shell. Remove the entire shell – you’ll see how easy it is!

how to use hard-boiled eggs

Now that you have realized how easy it is to make hard boiled eggs in the Instant pot, here are some tasty ways to use them!

• You can’t go wrong with a batch of Classic Deviled Eggs.
• Make Deviled Egg Sandwiches – this is an easy egg salad recipe that’s always a hit!
• A Classic Potato Salad is a great way to use them up, too! Or try my Roasted Red Potato Salad for another version.
• My Seven-Layer Salad is great for holiday dinners and potlucks!

how to store hard boiled eggs

Once you’ve cooked the eggs and chilled them in the ice bath, you can peel them right away or store them with the shells.

You can keep peeled eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They do tend to dry out, so lining the container with a damp paper towel will help with this.

I prefer to leave the shells on if I’m not using them right away. You can just place them in a bowl in the fridge – no airtight container required!

If your family likes them as a snack it’s worth making a big batch – hard boiled eggs will keep for up to a week in the refrigerator.

Once you try this Instant Pot hard-boiled eggs recipe, you won’t go back to the boiling method again. Making Instant Pot eggs is so easy, and you will get perfect results every time!

more ways to use your instant pot

• Use it to make delicious Shredded Chicken to use in lots of recipes that call for cooked chicken!
• Make the best Corn on the Cob! This is great when you don’t want to turn on the stove during the summer.
• Make Baked Potatoes in your IP for an easy side dish. They only take 20 minutes!

Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!

 

5 from 7 votes

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Make your hard boiled eggs in your Instant Pot in less than 15 minutes. Perfectly cooked and easy to peel every single time!

Prep:5 minutes mins

Cook:5 minutes mins

Natural Release:5 minutes mins

Total:15 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 12 eggs

Instructions

• Add 1 cup of water to your Instant Pot. Place the metal trivet inside that comes with your Instant Pot.
• Place the eggs on top of the trivet. You can use up to 12 eggs in a 6 quart Instant Pot or as little as 1 egg.
• Secure the lid onto the pot and make sure the vent is turned to the “sealing” position.
• Press the manual button on the Instant Pot and adjust to 5 minutes of cooking time.
• Once the Instant Pot cycle is complete and it beeps, wait for an additional 5 minutes to naturally release the pressure. Then use a quick release to release any remaining pressure.
• Unlock the lid and remove from the Instant Pot.
• Place the eggs in a bowl of ice water and let them sit for five minutes to cool.
• Remove from water and peel. To peel gently tap the eggs against a hard surface and peel off the shell. Rinse egg under cold water to make sure all egg shells are removed. Gently pat dry.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 63kcal (3%), Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 6g (12%), Fat: 4g (6%), Saturated Fat: 1g (6%), Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 164mg (55%), Sodium: 62mg (3%), Potassium: 61mg (2%), Sugar: 1g (1%), Vitamin A: 238IU (5%), Calcium: 25mg (3%), Iron: 1mg (6%)

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