Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Learn how to make perfect hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot every time with the easiest method! These Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are quick, convenient to prepare, and even easier to peel.

Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

After I bought my first Instant Pot a couple of years ago, one of the first things I attempted to make were hard-boiled eggs. I was thrilled with how fail-proof and reliable this method for cooking eggs was and knew I’d never go back to cooking hard boiled eggs on the stovetop again.

What You’ll Need

You only need a few things to make hard-boiled eggs, in addition to your Instant Pot:

1. Eggs: anywhere from 6-12 eggs. You can cook more based on the size of your pressure cooker.
2. Water: 1 cup to fill the insert of the Instant Pot
3. Ice Bath: A bowl of ice and water. Once the eggs are hard-boiled, you’ll need to submerge them in an ice bath to stop the cooking process.

Hard-Boiled Eggs 5-5-5 Method

To cook perfect hard-boiled eggs in the Instant Pot (and even easier to peel eggs!) every single time, use this simple 5-5-5 formula:

• First, cook eggs for 5 minutes (on low pressure, preferably)
• Then naturally release for 5 minutes
• Finally, submerge eggs in ice bath for 5 minutes to prevent the eggs from cooking further

Therefore, if it takes about 10 minutes for your Instant Pot to come to pressure, you’ll have perfectly hard-boiled eggs in about 25 minutes!  

How to Hard Boil Eggs in the Instant Pot

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Pour 1 cup of water into the insert of the Instant Pot before placing the trivet inside the insert. Then, carefully place the eggs onto the trivet.
2. Pressure Cook + Prepare Ice Bath: Cook on Low Pressure for 5 minutes. Pro-Tip: Prevent your eggs from cracking by ensuring you’re using low pressure. While your eggs are cooking, start preparing an ice bath.
3. Wait for 5 Minutes: Once they are done cooking, let the pressure naturally release for 5 minutes (thus, do nothing). Quick-release any remaining pressure.
4. Ice Bath: Carefully transfer the eggs into an ice bath large enough to fit the eggs. Submerge for 5 minutes before removing them.
5. Peel: Peel each egg by rolling on a flat surface (the peel will come right off!). Enjoy or store for later.

Pro-tip: If you’d prefer a softer yolk, cook for 4 minutes at low pressure. While they will be creamier, they will still be hard-boiled. 

How to Peel Instant Pot Eggs

Peeling eggs cooked in the Instant Pot are even easier to peel! Simply start by rolling each egg on a flat surface, such as your kitchen counter, to crack the shell. You’ll notice that the peel will come right off!

How to Store Hard-Boiled Eggs

Store the peeled eggs in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 7 days, either with the shell on or peeled. Discard hard-boiled eggs if they’ve been sitting out on the counter for more than two hours.

Commonly Asked Questions

Do I need to use a trivet to make hard-boiled eggs in the Instant Pot? It’s recommended to use a trivet to prevent the eggs from bouncing around in the water (and as a result, cracking) while they are cooking.

How long do hard-boiled eggs last? They can be stored in the fridge for up to 7 days in a sealed container. 

Can you freeze hard-boiled eggs? It’s not recommended to freeze hard-boiled eggs as the egg white portion will become rubbery when thawed. However, you can separate the egg yolks and freeze for up to 3 months in a sealed freezer-safe container.

What size Instant Pot did you use? I’ve tested this recipe on both my Instant Pot Duo Mini 3-Quart and Instant Pot DUO 6-Quart with great results. However, you may need to tweak how long you cook the eggs based on preference, the size, model, and brand of your pressure cooker.

How to Enjoy Instant Pot Eggs

Prepared hard-boiled eggs can be used in many ways and make a tasty addition to toasts, salads, appetizers, and side dishes. Here are some ways to enjoy them:

• Slice and top them on your avocado toast
• Enjoy them alone as a convenient on-the-go snack 
• Slice them in half and sprinkle with salt and pepper (and even a little hot sauce!)
• Use to make an egg sandwich
• Slice and add to a delicious salad
• Slice them up and add them to a  bowl
• Use them to make deviled eggs

Other Easy Breakfast Recipes

• Overnight Oats Recipe
• Blueberry Granola Yogurt Bowl
• Avocado Toast – 4 Ways
• Overnight Steel Cut Oats
• Sweet Potato Pancakes

More Easy Instant Pot Recipes

• Instant Pot Beets
• Instant Pot Carrots
• How to Cook Perfect Quinoa in the Instant Pot
• Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup
• Instant Pot Chickpeas

Did you make this Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs recipe? Leave a comment below and rate the recipe to let us know how it turned out! Save this easy egg recipe for later by pinning to your favorite Instant Pot Pinterest board and be sure to tag me on Real + Vibrant’s Instagram to show me your hard-boiled eggs!

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

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• Author: Sapana Chandra
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 6–12 eggs 1x
• Category: Breakfast
• Method: Instant Pot
• Cuisine: American

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Learn how to make perfect hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot every time with the easiest method! These Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are quick, convenient to prepare, and even easier to peel!

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Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 6–12 eggs

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Instructions

1. Pour 1 cup of water into the insert of the Instant Pot. Place the trivet inside the insert and carefully place the eggs on there. 
2. Close the Instant Pot lid, set the valve on “sealing”, and cook on low pressure* for 5 minutes. While your eggs are cooking, start preparing an ice bath.
3. Once completed, turn off the Instant Pot and wait 5 minutes to naturally release the pressure. Quick-release any remaining pressure and remove the lid. 
4. Open the lid and carefully transfer the eggs into an ice bath large enough to fit the eggs. Wait for 5 minutes before removing the eggs.
5. Peel each egg. Enjoy or store for later.

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Notes

* Prevent your eggs from possibly cracking by using low pressure. If you don’t have the low pressure option on your device, high pressure works as well.

Note: I’ve tested this recipe on both my Instant Pot Duo Mini 3-Quart and Instant Pot DUO 6-Quart with great results. However, you may need to tweak how long you cook the eggs based on the size, model, and brand of your pressure cooker.

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