Make easy-to-peel hard-boiled eggs with this quick and easy Instant Pot hard boiled eggs recipe. The Instant Pot or 5-5-5 method is my favorite way to make perfectly cooked eggs every time.
What is the 5-5-5 Method?
Cooking hard-boiled eggs in the Instant Pot is standard meal prep in my home, and it produces perfect eggs for appetizers, snacks, and salads. The 5-5-5 technique requires three easy steps – 5 minutes of high pressure, 5 minutes of natural release, and 5 minutes of an ice-cold water plunge.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Eggs: Depending on the size of the Instant Pot and trivet, prepare half a dozen eggs to a dozen at a time.
- Water: Include one cup of water in the Instant Pot so the eggs pressure cook properly.
How to Make Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
The full recipe with measurements is in the recipe card below.
Step 1: Place eggs in a single layer on the trivet in an Instant Pot and add 1 cup of water.
Step 2: Secure the lid and set it to manual high pressure for 5 minutes. Let the Instant Pot release naturally for 5 minutes.
Step 3: Then, transfer the eggs to an ice bath in a mixing bowl for 5 minutes.
Expert Tips
- Add as many eggs as will fit in your Instant Pot in a single layer. Avoid placing the eggs too close to one another, which can cause eggs to crack due to movement inside the pressure cooker.
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Serving Suggestions
Whether it’s tempered eggs in a soup like chikhirtma or creamy soft boiled rggs added to a ramen, eggs are a perfect addition to any meal. Here are some suggestions for how to eat hard boiled eggs.
- Breakfast Hash, Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
- Shoyu Ramen, Vegetarian Kimchi Jjigae, Korean Low Carb Ramen
- Avocado Toast
- Club Salad
- Bibimbap, Bulgogi Rice Bowls
What to do with the Leftovers
- Refrigerate – As long as the eggshells remain intact, Instant Pot hard boiled eggs will keep for one week.
- Repurpose – Use the eggs to prepare more recipes like potato salad or egg salad.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you peel hard-boiled eggs fast?
Peeling hard-boiled eggs begins with well-cooked eggs! Following the instructions in this how-to guide is your first step toward easy-to-peel-eggs.
Begin with the wide end of the egg (the side with the air pocket). Chip the shell and then use your thumb to get under the shell. Slide until you have removed the outer shell; if you’re struggling to remove it, try peeling them in a bowl of cool water.
Should I use the egg setting on the Instant Pot?
I never use it. I prefer manually cooking the eggs on high pressure because they end up perfect every time.
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Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup water
- Place eggs in a single layer on the trivet in an Instant Pot and add 1 cup of water.
- Secure the lid and set it to manual high pressure for 5 minutes. Let the Instant Pot release naturally for 5 minutes.
- Then, transfer the eggs to an ice bath in a mixing bowl for 5 minutes.
- Add as many eggs as will fit in your Instant Pot in a single layer. Avoid placing the eggs too close to one another, which can cause eggs to crack due to movement inside the pressure cooker.
- The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.