5-5-5 Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs is a foolproof way to make hard boiled eggs. You will have perfectly cooked eggs that slip out of the shell, every time! No more egg sticking to the shell when it’s time to peel. Hard Boiled Eggs are back on the menu, people!!
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! 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! Perfection!
Yet another reason I SUPER LOVE MY INSTANT POT!
Reader Reviews
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“I will never boil eggs on the stove again. It was so painful to get the shells off. NO more, the shells slide off. It is awesome!!!!!!!” -Chris
“I had to boil & peel 5 dozen eggs for our church annual Chicken Salad sale. This is the easier way, the shells came off so easy, no problems at all! I will no boil on the stove any longer.” -Patrice
“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.” – Joanne
Hard Boiled Eggs with Easy to Peel Shells
The key to getting the shell of your hard boiled egg to simply slide off, not kidding, is the Instant Pot 5-5-5 method:
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 dozens of times and they come out perfect every time, cooked all the way thru with an easy to peel shell!
Easy Step by Step
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.
Add eggs & water to the Instant Pot
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.
Set to pressure cook and make ice bath.
Set the pot to cook on high pressure, normal heat for 5 minutes. Then do a 5 minute natural release. While they cook, make an ice bath.
Ice bath
Remove the eggs from the pot and set into the ice bath for 5 minutes.
Peel and eat
The eggs will peel so easily now! Snack on them right away or keep them in the fridge for up to a week.
More Eggs, More Time?
You can cook 6 eggs or up to 24 eggs using this 5-5-5 method. You do not need to increase the cooking time when you are increasing (or decreasing) the amount of eggs you are making.
You can also stick with the same amount of water, 1.5 cups works perfect whether you have 12 eggs or 24 eggs. The eggs do not need to be submerged in the water to cook with this method.
You just want to make sure you don’t go past the “fill line” marked on the inside of the Instant Pot stainless steel insert.
What to Make with Hard Boiled Eggs
We love to snack on hard boiled eggs with just a little salt, or you can make these 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.
I had eggs crack while cooking.
Every once in a GREAT while I have had an egg or two crack while cooking in the instant pot. I do believe that some eggs have a thinner shell or weak spots in the shell and are more prone to cracking with the pressure.
If this happens to you possibly try the “low” pressure instead of high pressure. You may want to increase to 6-6-5 to make sure the eggs cook through.
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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**You can make 6-24 hard boiled eggs with this method see the notes!12 eggs, 1 ½ cups water
- 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.
- While the eggs cook create and ice bath in a large bowl by filling it half way with water and then loading it up with ice.
- Pull the trivet/eggs out the Instant Pot and place them in an ice bath for 5 minutes.
- They are ready to use!
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
Lauren says
Uhm. This is life-changing. Perfectly hard-boiled eggs in 15 mins? Don’t have to use my gas? So many deviled eggs and egg salad sandwiches this summer! Thank you!
Melissa Torres says
That’s right! Enjoy this easy option! Thanks for trying it.
Golfgirl325 says
I’ve never cooked hard boiled eggs this way. All eggs shelled perfectly. I’ll never go back to the old method.
Susie Weinrich says
Love this!
Leigh Ann says
I love this recipe. The eggs are perfect every time.
Susie Weinrich says
YES!!!
Pa. says
The instant pot makes hard boiled eggs easily, quickly and they are so easy to peel!
Susie Weinrich says
100% I won’t cook them any other way…. unless I am somewhere without my instant pot and then it’s a real crap shoot as to whether or not they turn out. LOL
Leigh Ann says
I love this recipe also. If I happen to be without my instant pot, I put 1 tsp vinegar and a little baking soda in the water. Then bring it to a boil before adding the eggs. They will peel just as easily as the instant pot eggs.
Lyn says
I hope to never use any other way again.
Susie Weinrich says
Yes!!! Exactly. I didn’t have my Instant Pot the other week and had to do it the old fashioned way… it was a mess. LOL
Stacey says
Thank you for the motivation to try making the eggs in the IP. I got a new one and it has an Egg setting, which is great!
I am curious to know if you have ever tried to lower the cook time so that the yolks aren’t quite as hard (not runny or soft boiled, just less hard)?
Susie Weinrich says
I have always done the 5-5-5… but I think you could definitely try a 3-4-5 and see what happens (3 minute cook time, 4 minute natural release and a 5 minute ice bath).
Pam says
The instant pot makes hard boiled eggs easily, quickly and they are so easy to peel!
Becky Stewart says
Perfect and so easy to peel, no sticking or breaking!
Susie Weinrich says
no-stress-eggs!!
Sarag says
Love this recipe! I am wanting to double it though and was curious if I needed to double the water too? Thanks
Susie Weinrich says
It will definitely work with more eggs, no need to change the time. You do not need to double the water, but when I do A LOT of eggs (like 16-18 eggs) I usually pour a little extra water in.
Linda says
I have never ever had eggs too come out perfect like these before. I will boil eggs on the stove again
THANK YOU!!
Susie Weinrich says
Total success!!!
Jennifer Joan Butt says
Recipe is clear and simple. The eggs came out perfectly and peeled easily.
Terry says
Do the eggs need to be room temperature
Susie Weinrich says
No, straight out of the fridge is great.
Donna Agostinetti says
This worked wonderfully. It’s a lot easier than I thought it would be. And a lot quicker than boiling on the stove.
Liz says
My husband loves boiled eggs so he now makes them with our Instant pot – never fail recipe. Thank you.
Susie Weinrich says
Love handing off tasks like this!! Amazing
Patrice Perkins says
I had to boil & peel 5 dozen eggs for our church annual Chicken Salad sale. This is the easier way, the shells came off so easy, no problems at all! I will no boil on the stove any longer.
Susie Weinrich says
How amazing! I can’t even imagine boiling 5 dozen eggs and then hoping and praying they peel easily! The 5-5-5 method is guaranteed… the shells almost slip off the egg. So glad it helped make your job easier.
Julie says
Next time look up egg loaf in the instant pot. It’s much easier and makes perfect crumbled hard boiled eggs. Enjoy!