Make easy-to-peel hard-boiled eggs with this quick and easy Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs recipe. The or the 5-5-5 method is the only way to go for perfectly cooked eggs every time.
What is the 5-5-5 Method?
Cooking hard-boiled eggs in the Instant Pot has become the standard in our home; it yields perfect and easy-to-peel eggs each time. The 5-5-5 technique requires three 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 Instant Pot and trivet, cook half a dozen to a dozen eggs at a time.
- Water: Be sure there to include one cup of water in the Instant Pot to allow the eggs to cook under pressure.
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.
Step 3: Allow the Instant Pot to release naturally for 5 minutes.
Step 4: Next, add the cooked eggs to an ice bath for another 5 minutes.
Expert Tips
- Add as many eggs as you would like, but be careful not to stack them too close to one another. It 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. The Instant Pot hard boiled eggs will keep for a week.
- Repurpose – Prepare other favorites 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
- 6-12 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.
- Allow the Instant Pot to release naturally for 5 minutes.
- Next, add the cooked eggs to an ice bath for another 5 minutes.
- Add as many eggs as you would like, but be careful not to stack them too close to one another. It 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.