Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Learn how to make Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs with this foolproof step-by-step method. Perfectly cooked eggs in minutes — great for meal prep and everyday recipes.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 dozen Eggs
- 1 cup Water
- Ice
Instructions
- If desired, gently wash and dry the eggs.
- Arrange the eggs in a single layer in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Do not stack them.
- Add 1 cup of water to the pot. The water should reach about halfway up the eggs.
- Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to Manual or High Pressure for 5 minutes. (It will take about 5 minutes to come to pressure before the cooking time begins.)
- When the cooking cycle ends, allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes. Then carefully perform a quick release.
- Transfer the eggs to a bowl filled with ice and cold water.
- Let the eggs chill in the ice bath for 10 minutes before peeling or serving.
Notes
- Use a 6-quart Instant Pot for best results. Adjust the number of eggs depending on the size of your pressure cooker.
- The water does not need to fully cover the eggs. It only needs to reach about halfway up their sides.
- Transfer the eggs to an ice bath immediately after cooking. This helps stop the cooking process and makes peeling easier.
- For easier peeling, you can add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the cooking water.
- Very fresh or farm fresh eggs may still be difficult to peel, even with these techniques.
- Although the cook time is only 5 minutes, allow extra time for the pot to pressurize and release pressure.