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    Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Jan 16, 2020 by Dee

    Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are super easy to make using the 5 5 5 method in the pressure cooker and so easy to peel. Make a dozen or more at one time!

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    instant pot hard boiled eggs sliced on a plate

    These pressure cooker hard boiled eggs are the best hard cooked eggs ever! And seriously, this is one of the easiest Instant Pot recipes you can make!

    I just updated this post as of Jan. 2020 to include instructions for cooking hard boiled eggs in the 8 quart Instant Pot. Usually, I make eggs in the 6 quart, but you can cook a bunch at a time in the larger pot.

    I made my first pressure cooker hard boiled eggs right before Easter. Nothing like a holiday to inspire a few kitchen shortcuts, right?!

    We needed so many hard boiled eggs that I wanted to make the process as easy as possible. And, you guys, I am SO glad I did!

    Why make hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot?

    Honestly, for me, this method is foolproof and much easier than using the stove. I did 5 batches of eggs, and everyone of them turned out well with only one egg having a small crack.

    You don't have to stand over a pot of boiling water, and your house won't smell like eggs afterwards. Plus the shells are super, super easy to peel off!

    What's the best method for making eggs in the Instant Pot?

    There are many different recipes for Instant Pot hard boiled eggs out there. But I stuck with the one I've seen over and over again -- the 5 5 5 method.

    What's the 5 5 5 Method for Eggs

    It's basically the amount of time to cook eggs in the Instant Pot or any electric pressure cooker. With this method you allow:

    • 5 minutes pressure cooking time
    • 5 minutes for a natural pressure release
    • 5 minutes in an ice water bath to stop the cooking process
    hard boiled eggs on trivet in instant pot pressure cooker

    Basically, you place a trivet or steamer basket in the Instant Pot. Then, you add a cup of water and your eggs.

     hard boiled eggs in ice bath 5 5 5 method

    You pressure cook the for 5 minutes. Actually you're steaming them since the eggs don't touch the water,

    Then, you let the pressure come down naturally for 5 minutes. You quickly release the remaining pressure, and then, you stop the cooking process by letting the eggs cool off in a nice icy bowl of water for 5 minutes.

    After that, you're good to go. Peel 'em right away, stick 'em in the fridge for later -- whatever works best! We love using hard boiled eggs to make Instant Pot Potato Salad, Guacamole Deviled Eggs, Basil Parmesan Deviled Eggs and egg salad!

     hard boiled eggs sliced open in hand

    How Many Hard Boiled Eggs Can You Make in the Instant Pot

    I have made a dozen eggs at once in my IP. It's okay if they touch -- it won't affect the cooking experience.

    Although I personally haven't tried it, others have made more -- up to 24 eggs ( 2 dozen) at a time.

    How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs in the 8 Quart

    You can also use the 5 5 5 method in the 8 qt. Some people say that you can overcook eggs using this method in the 8 quart, but this isn't entirely true.

    I cooked hard boiled eggs in my older 8 quart Duo and my brand new 8 quart Duo Crisp. The new Duo Crisp took 5 minutes to reach pressure and after a 5 minute natural release, it released the remaining pressure in a few seconds -- just like my 6 quart.

    The older Duo took 7 minutes to pressurize, so I tried a quick release, and it took a little longer to release pressure. All 3 Instant Pots made perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs, although I liked the texture better from the eggs that were naturally released.

    How Much Water do You Need to Cook Eggs

    For the 6 qt, you need 1 cup of cold water. For other models, follow the instructions that came with your Instant Pot. For example, my older 8qt Duo needs 2 cups, while my newer one only needs 1 ½ cups.

    Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe 5 5 5 Method

    instant pot hard boiled eggs sliced

    Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

    Published by Dee
    Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are super easy to make using the 5 5 5 method in the pressure cooker and so easy to peel. Make a dozen or more at one time!
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    Cook Time 10 mins
    resting time 5 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Appetizer, Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 63 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup water
    • 12 large eggs
    • ice and additional water for cooling

    Instructions
     

    • Place trivet in the Instant Pot, and pour in 1 cup water
    • Arrange eggs evenly on trivet
    • Cover, turn valve to sealing position, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 5 minutes
    • Do a 5 minute natural release, and turn valve to venting position to release remaining pressure. When pin drops, remove lid, and carefully remove eggs to a large bowl filled with ice water
    • Allow eggs to cool for 5 minutes, then remove from ice bath, and peel or place in refrigerator until ready to use 

    Notes

    Recipe was made in a 6-quart Instant Pot pressure cooker.
    To make hard boiled eggs in the 8 quart Instant Pot, use 1 ½ cups water or 2 cups, depending on instructions in the owner's manual. If you find your eggs overdone with the 5 minute natural release, do a quick release after the 5 minute cook time, followed by the 5 minute ice bath.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 64mgPotassium: 61mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 238IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    Post was originally published in 2018 and updated in Jan 2020.

    hard boiled eggs in the instant pot pressure cooker

    These Instant Pot hard boiled eggs are the easiest ones we've ever made. I hope you like this method as much as we do!

    Happy Cooking,

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    1. Kelly says

      January 17, 2023 at 2:27 pm

      This is my new favorite way to make hard boiled eggs! So easy and turned out absolutely perfect.5 stars

      Reply
    2. James says

      January 17, 2020 at 6:43 am

      Made a dozen last night for egg salad today! Yummy and so easy.5 stars

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      • Dee says

        January 17, 2020 at 10:29 pm

        Awesome, James. I'm glad you liked the recipe!

    3. Laura says

      July 05, 2019 at 9:51 am

      Hello! I just made my first potato salad using your recipe in my 8 qt IP last night. I placed the eggs on top of the potatoes and everything came out perfectly! I did increase the water to 1 1/3 cup since I was using the larger IP. Do you think that is necessary? And my question today is about doing eggs by themselves. Can you stack the eggs on top of each other on the trivet if you want to do 12 eggs instead of 7? Now that I can make potato salad so much easier than before, I think I will be making it more often 🙂

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      • Dee says

        July 05, 2019 at 3:36 pm

        Hi Laura! So glad you liked it -- We made the potato salad for the 4th too! You can definitely stack the eggs if you want to cook more. I did this for Easter without any problems. 🙂

    4. Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says

      April 09, 2018 at 8:12 am

      Awesome! I can't wait to try this!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 10, 2018 at 8:06 am

        I'm totally sold on this method! 🙂

    5. Catalina says

      April 08, 2018 at 4:43 am

      I love boiled eggs! Simple and delicious!

      Reply
    6. Abeer says

      April 08, 2018 at 4:42 am

      Love that you can make hard boiled eggs in the IP!

      Reply
    7. Kimberly says

      April 07, 2018 at 7:58 pm

      Ah, boiled egg perfection!

      Reply
    8. Jen says

      April 07, 2018 at 9:29 am

      Love it! My 3 boys go through so many hard boiled eggs during the week that this makes it so much easier for me to keep up!!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 07, 2018 at 10:24 am

        Yes! I made several batches in a row! 🙂

    9. Sabrina says

      April 07, 2018 at 9:28 am

      This is such a great idea especially when prepping eggs to make deviled eggs! So easy!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 07, 2018 at 10:22 am

        This is exactly why I love this method! 🙂

    10. Jacque Hastert says

      April 06, 2018 at 11:28 am

      I always have the hardest time boiling eggs (I always forget about them and then they crack) I will have to try out this perfect way.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 07, 2018 at 10:23 am

        I'm the same way, so I think this is much easier! 🙂

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