Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs is a foolproof way to cook hard boiled eggs. You will have cooked eggs that slip out of the shell, every time!
I always struggled to get the perfect hard boiled egg. It would either come out over-cooked or the shell wouldn’t peel off without taking part of the egg with it! I even make a confession of this in my Deviled Egg post.
Can you relate?
I tried all the hard boiled egg methods and none of them seemed to be fool-proof, at one point or another they would all fail. That is until I tried the 5-5-5 method of making hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot!
Yet another reason I SUPER LOVE MY INSTANT POT!
How to Make Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs with Easy to Peel Shells
The key to getting the shell of your hard boiled egg to simply slide off is the Instant Pot 5-5-5 method:
- 5 minutes of pressure cooking time
- 5 minutes of natural release time
- 5 minutes in an ice bath
I have made hard boiled eggs this way probably a dozen times and they come out perfect every time, cooked all the way thru with an easy to peel shell!
Easy to Make Hard Boiled Eggs
The 5-5-5 method is so easy that even my husband can do it! Which is saying a lot. He is definitely not a master in the kitchen.
If you passed the Instant Pot water test, then you can make hard boiled eggs. It is actually a great recipe to start with if you are an Instant Pot Beginner.
How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs Using the Instant Pot 5-5-5 Method
- Set the trivet that came with your Instant Pot in the bottom of the inner pot. Carefully lay your eggs around the trivet, I usually cook a dozen eggs at a time.
- Pour in 1 ½ cups of water.
- Close the lid and set the pot to pressure cook, on high, for 5 minutes.
- While the eggs cook, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with water and a few cups of ice.
- Once the pot is done cooking let it do a 5 minute natural release, then release the rest of the pressure with a quick release.
- When all the pressure is released take the lid off and carefully lift the trivet out of the pot and dunk the eggs directly into the ice bath, for 5 minutes.
That’s it! They are done, and they are perfect! Go ahead and try to peel one, the peel with slide off almost in one piece!
What to Make with Hard Boiled Eggs
We love to snack on hard boiled eggs with just a little salt, or you can make my Classic Deviled Eggs. These are also perfect for dying eggs with the kids for Easter.
For a great summer or spring dinner these egg salad sandwiches can’t be beat. Or if you need a killer side dish try this Potato Salad Recipe!
I hope you give Hard Boiled Eggs a try in your Instant Pot.
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Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Ingredients
- 12 eggs
- 1 ½ cups water
- Instant Pot
Instructions
- Set the metal trivet that came with your Instant Pot inside the pot. Carefully lay the eggs on the trivet.Pour the water into the pot
- Close the pot lid and lock the pressure valve to “seal”. Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook on high for 5 minutes.Let the pot do a 5 minute natural release.Release the remaining pressure with a quick release.
- Pull the trivet/eggs out the Instant Pot and place them in an ice bath for 5 minutes.
Storing
- Store in the fridge for up to a week.
Using Your Eggs
- Make any of these delicious recipes with your hard boiled eggs!Deviled Egg Egg Salad Sandwiches Potato Salad
Notes:
If nutrition facts are provided they are calculated as an estimate to the best of our knowledge.
Toni
I absolutely love the 5-5-5- method for boiled eggs👍🏻👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you for your post!
Terri
Best hard-boiled eggs I have ever tasted!!! I am a novice cook and the 5-5-5 worked Perfectly and was very easy.
Ruth Hurt
I used thìs recipe with trepidation!
The eggs came out beautifully. I have NEVER had eggs come out so perfectly.
Now I use one of my IPs (3 or 6 qt, YES I HAVE 2!!) to make all my hardboiled eggs.You will be glad you did. ENJOY
Susie Weinrich
I have two IP’s as well ❤️
Toni
YES 1 minute still messy peel! Wow the trivials in mind don’t have the handles,guess I better look for one to buy.
Nora
The most easiest method yet to come for hard boiled eggs, Easy, Peasy, Perfection!!
Joanne
OMG!! I have NEVER, EVER cooked eggs and had every single one peel without ripping at least a little of the skin! Amazing. Well worth dragging the pot out if this happens every time
Kara
Worked out perfectly for me the eggs were bang on I did 18 at once. Thank you
greg
Wow. This just works perfectly. Well done Mom’s Dinner!
Angelic Baker
Is the time the same with less eggs?
Susie Weinrich
Yes… less eggs and more eggs, same time 5-5-5.
SusieQ
This is my go to recipes for hard boiled eggs. It’s perfect
Sharon
Easy to do