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    Home » Real Food » Instant Pot » Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

    Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

    By Kristen Chidsey | 678 Comments | Published August 28, 2018 | Updated November 5, 2020 *This post may include amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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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!
    4.89 from 372 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Resting: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 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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    Comments

    1. Franceska

      May 16, 2022 at 7:13 pm

      5 stars
      WoW!! Perfect. I was sceptic but OMG they were bright yellow no gray easy to peel. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 17, 2022 at 11:39 am

        You bet Franceska!

        Reply
    2. Mackenzie

      May 04, 2022 at 8:44 pm

      5 stars
      Ok...so...I know this is going to sound bizarre that I'm this excited about boiled eggs. But...I've failed at making boiled eggs my whole life. I could never get them to peel properly or cook right in the middle. I'm a culinary school graduate and still couldn't get them! This method worked 100% perfectly!!! I have been sharing this with everyone I know because I'm so impressed. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 05, 2022 at 6:32 am

        I 100% understand how you feel--making hard-boiled eggs couldn't be easier using this method!

        Reply
    3. Bruce Robson

      April 19, 2022 at 9:08 pm

      I think the altitude we live at is quite important. I was having trouble with eggs overcooking so I pressure cook them on HIGH for 5 minutes, then let them rest for 4 minutes and 30 seconds. I do a quick release at that point and place them in an ice bath. I leave them in the ice bath for about 8 minutes then peal them. IT IS AMAZING HOW EASILY THEY PEEL!!!!! I worked in Foodservice for 40 years and this is the best way I have come across to make hard-boiled eggs. After I peel them, they immediately go into a cold water bath and, when all are peeled, into the refrigerator. I cover the stainless bowl I put them in and change the water daily.

      Reply
    4. Lindsey

      April 18, 2022 at 10:22 am

      5 stars
      My eggs came out perfect, thank you!

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