Learn how to make Instant Pot hard boiled eggs that are easy to peel with perfect results every time! Follow this fail-proof method for the best way to make hard-boiled eggs.
This method is great for meal prep, then use hard boiled eggs to make egg salad or deviled eggs!
Why I Love This Method
- Simple 5-5-5 method. Just 5 minutes of pressure cooking time, 5 minutes Natural Release and 5 minutes ice bath. You will love learning how to use an Instant Pot to make hard-boiled eggs.
- Easy peel: The pressure cookers allows a small amount of steam to get inside the egg’s shell which causes separation between shell and egg and makes it easy to peel!
- Versatile: Cook 2 eggs or 12 eggs and the time and temperature will stay the same plus use any size Instant Pot you have whether it is 3 quart, 6 quart or 8 quart!
Variations
If you would like softer eggs with a more jammy yolk just decrease the cooking time. Here is a handy time chart for Instant Pot hard boiled eggs.
- 5 minutes: For firm yet slightly soft hard boiled eggs.
- 4 minutes: For soft boiled eggs with a jammy yolk.
- 3 minutes: For a set white but slightly runny yolk.
How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot
In a 6-quart Instant Pot fitted with a steam rack or trivet, add the water (you want just enough water to sit right below the rack). Place the eggs on the rack. Set the valve to sealing and pressure cook on High or Manual for 5 minutes.
Use Natural Release to let the pressure subside for 5 minutes. Remove eggs immediately to a bowl of ice water to cool down for 5 minutes.
Use your Instant Pot hard boiled eggs in a variety of ways including to make egg salad sandwich, on top of avocado toast, to eat on their own or sliced in salads.
Storage
If storing in the refrigerator for later use, I recommend keeping the shells on. This helps to extend their shelf life and keeps them fresher longer.
Unpeeled eggs will keep for about 1 week in the fridge. I like to store mine in either an airtight container or zip-top bag.
Need more egg recipes? Be sure to try my recipes for scrambled eggs, bacon ranch deviled eggs and poached eggs, too!
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Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
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Equipment
- 1 6-quart Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold water
- 8 large eggs
- Bowl of ice water
Optional seasoning: Salt and ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a 6-quart Instant Pot fitted with a steam rack, add the water (you want just enough water to sit right below the rack). Place the eggs on the rack.
- Secure lid and set to cook 5 minutes on High pressure.
- When the timer goes off, naturally release the pressure 5 minutes before quickly and carefully releasing the remaining pressure.
- Remove the lid and using a slotted spoon, transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water. Let cool 5 minutes.
- Tap the eggs on the counter until the shell cracks and run under cold water to peel.
Notes
- Slightly soft boiled: cook 4 minutes
- For firm yet slightly soft: cook 5 minutes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: 5 Ingredients Or Less, American, Dairy-Free, Easter, Eggs, Gluten-Free, Instant Pot, Instant Pot, Low Carb, Meal Prep, Whole 30
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
I usually have an issue with the texture of hard-boiled eggs, but this technique has completely changed my mind! I love how easy and delicious you made this more me!
I’m so glad you enjoyed these instant pot eggs!
My go-to way to make eggs! so fast and the eggs come out perfectly EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. This recipe is a win!!
These come out perfect every single time. I wil never boil them again!