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    Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

    Instant Pot Breakfast Recipes Dairy-Free Recipes Gluten Free Instant Pot Breakfast Recipes November 5, 2020 | By Kristen Chidsey | 795 Comments | *This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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    Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs: This is the BEST way to make PERFECT hard boiled eggs. Eggs are cooked to perfection EVERY SINGLE TIME!

    Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are the BEST and ONLY way to make PERFECT hard-boiled eggs. Eggs are cooked to perfection EVERY SINGLE TIME!

    Perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs next to Instant Pot

    How to Make Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs

    I will never forget my first Easter I spent away from my family.

    We were living in Georgia at the time and invited friends over for an Easter Egg hunt and Ham Dinner. While the ham and scalloped potatoes were delicious, the eggs were a complete disaster.

    After coloring the eggs, our guests cracked a few open for a snack to find that they were not fully cooked!

    But I used the same stove-top method for cooking hard-boiled eggs that I had for years. That method worked MOST of the time, but clearly, it was not fool-proof. And frankly, I became a bit fearful to ever cook hard-boiled eggs again--well at least for company!

    By cooking eggs in my Instant Pot, I no longer have to worry about embarrassing accounts of under-cooked (or over-cooked) hard-boiled eggs. Pressure cooked hard boiled eggs are FOOL-PROOF. You will have golden, set centers without green rings, and these hard-boiled eggs peel like a dream!

    5-5-5 Method for Cooking Hard Boiled Eggs

    The perfect technique for cooking hard boiled eggs in the pressure cooker is the 5-5-5 method.

    • 5 minutes to come to pressure
    • 5 minutes cook time
    • 5 minutes natural release

    But to really get PERFECTLY cooked hard boiled eggs that peel like a dream, I have added another step:

    • 5 minutes in a water bath.

    So really, the PERFECT method for hard-boiled eggs is 5-5-5-5 method!

    This means in 20 minutes, you will have hard-boiled eggs that peel perfectly and are perfectly set and bright yellow (no green rings here!!)

    How to Cook Hard Boiled Eggs in Instant Pot

    • Place 1 cup of COLD water in the inner pot of pressure cooker (liquid is ALWAYS needed for the pressure cooker to be able to reach pressure.)
    • Place eggs in egg rack or carefully on top of the rack that the Instant Pot came with.
    • Seal pressure cooker.
    • Set cook time to 5 minutes (5 minutes on high pressure--push the manual button and adjust the timer to 5 minutes)
    • After cook time has elapsed, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes (I suggest setting a timer that will beep at 5 minutes so you don't lose track of time. )
    • Once 5 minutes has elapsed, release any remaining pressure in Instant Pot by using a wooden spoon or kitchen towel to knock vent knob to vent position.
    • Carefully, remove eggs from the pressure cooker and place it in an ice bath. Eggs are VERY hot, so use potholder if your fingers aren't made of steel!
    • After eggs have been in an ice bath for 5 minutes, remove eggs from the ice bath.
    • Peel and enjoy your PERFECT hard-boiled eggs.

    Collage of eggs in instant pot and ice bath

    How to Peel Hard Boiled Eggs

    Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are the easiest eggs to peel EVER!

    • Once eggs have cooked and cooled in the ice bath, crack them open by rolling them on a kitchen counter.
    • The peel will come right off--and will NOT take any egg white with it!

    Storing Hard Boiled Eggs

    • I find it is best to PEEL eggs before storing them in the refrigerator.
    • Once eggs are peeled, place in a sealed container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. If unpeeled, they can be stored for 7 days.

    How Long are Hard Boiled Eggs Good For?

    • Hard boiled eggs will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator when peeled, 7 days if unpeeled.
    • Hard boiled eggs will last for up to 2 hours at room temperature. So be sure that Easter Bunny doesn't leave the eggs hidden too long!
    • Hard boiled eggs do not freeze well! Cooked egg whites will become rubbery.
    • You can freeze the cooked egg yolks if desired by placing cooked yolks freezer bag and freezing for up to 3 months.

    Are Fresh or Old Eggs Best for Hard Boiled Eggs?

    Isn't this an age-old question?! While everyone has their theory, I can tell you I have tested older eggs and farm fresh eggs in my pressure cooker and both came out perfectly and peeled with the same ease.

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    Instant Pot Hard Boiled Egg Recipe

    I would love to know how you enjoy this recipe! Be sure to leave a comment and let me know. Or snap a picture and tag @amindfullmom on Instagram and hashtag it #amindfullmom

    Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs Sliced Open on cutting board

    Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

    Using this 5-5-5 method will guarantee perfect hard boiled eggs EVERY single time!
    4.90 from 475 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Resting: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 62kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • 12 eggs
    • water for cooking
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    Instructions

    • Place 1 cup of COLD water in the inner pot of Instant Pot for a 6 quart instant pot and 1.5 cups COLD water for an 8-quart Instant pot.
    • Add in egg or steam rack and carefully set as many eggs as desired on or in the rack. 
    • Place lid on the pressure cooker and set for cook time for 5 minutes on high pressure. 
    • Once cook time has elapsed, let the pressure release for 5 minutes. Then do a quick release and carefully remove eggs from Instant Pot and place in ice water bath. 
    • Let eggs sit in water bath for 5 minutes. 
    • Remove eggs from the water bath. 
    • Store in the fridge for up to 7 days unpeeled or peel and use within 3 days.

    Equipment Needed

    • Electric Pressure Cooker (6 or 8 quart)
    • Egg Rack

    Notes

    • You can use as few as 1 egg and up to 16 eggs in a 6-quart pressure cooker. 
    • I find it is best to peel eggs right from the water bath, the shell comes off beautifully every single time. 
    • To help prevent your eggs from cracking during cooking, let your eggs come to room temperature before pressure cooking.
    • Be sure to use cold water, warm water or hot water will change the cooking time. 
    • If you live at high altitude, be sure to use Instant Pot Altitude Adjustments. 

    Nutrition

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

      September 29, 2023 at 3:02 pm

      I tried your method and it was a very soft boiled egg abs the peel did not come off easy it ruined the egg.

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        September 30, 2023 at 7:48 am

        Hi Tammi! I am sorry you had issues. I am sorry you had issues. Be sure eggs are room temp and water in the inner pot is cold, If that was the case you will want to try 6 minute cook time, 6 minute release moving forward. Also, if you live at higher elevation be sure to follow my Altitude Conversion.

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    2. Jo

      September 08, 2023 at 9:51 am

      Followed the recipe to the T and they came out barely done. So I put them in for another 5mins, still soft boiled. IDK. Probably not going to try again. Wasted a dozen eggs essentially.

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        September 08, 2023 at 5:53 pm

        Hi Jo, this is not normal. Is it possible you set to low pressure instead of high? Or do you live at high elevation?

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    3. Pam

      September 03, 2023 at 2:55 pm

      5 stars
      Thank-you!

      Reply
    4. Summer

      September 03, 2023 at 2:25 pm

      5 stars
      This method works! My husband loves egg salad, but up until now, it has always been a hassle to get the eggs properly cooked and get all the bits and pieces of shell off of them (no one likes crispy egg salad). Eggs came out perfect the very first time! Peeling was a snap, and egg salad ready in no time. Buy the basket for your Instant Pot - it works great for pasta, too.

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