Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are the perfect way to cook your eggs using the 5-5-5 method. They're simple to make, cooked gorgeously to perfection, and they're so easy to peel, the shell practically slips off.
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Cooking hard boiled eggs is a fan favorite for the Instant Pot. It's one of the things that people always used to say they made to recommend that I buy one!
While cooking eggs on the stovetop is also pretty simple, I love that cooking hard boiled eggs in the Instant is so low maintenance and more hands off for this busy distracted mom to 5 (although, if I'm honest, I'll probably always be a little distracted).
You don't have to watch a pot on the stove to see when it boils. Just set your Instant Pot and let it go!
Why the Pressure Cooker Works So Well for Hard Boiled Eggs
Cooking hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot doesn't necessarily save a lot of time, but there are some advantages to it.
This method of cooking is more hands off and requires less monitoring than other methods, which means the eggs will be made consistently every time. Because of this, they are also less likely to be over or under cooked.
Pressure cooking hard boiled eggs also makes them easier to peel even if they're fresh because it cooks them at a temperature that you couldn't achieve on the stove.
What is the 5-5-5 Method for Eggs in the Instant Pot?
The 5-5-5 methods is 5 minutes cooking in the Instant Pot, 5 minutes on natural release, 5 minutes in an ice bath. So basically, it's just a way to remember how to cook hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot without having to search for a recipe every time.
How Many Eggs Can You Make in the Instant Pot at Once?
The simple answer to this is however many you want that will fit in a single layer on the trivet in your Instant Pot (no stacking).
I have a 6-quart Instant Pot, and I can fit 12. You can also make any number less than that if you don't need a full dozen.
What Causes the Yolks to Turn Gray?
The yolks will turn greenish or gray around the outside if they overcooked. To prevent this, simply cook them the amount of time specified in the recipe. Then run them under cold water in a bowl full of ice to stop the cooking.
Can You Overcook Eggs in the Instant Pot?
Yes. If you go over the cook or release time or don't do the ice bath, they can still overcook. They will still be edible, but will have the greenish-gray ring around the yolk.
Ways to Use Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
There are so many uses for hard boiled eggs! Here are some of my favorites.
- Plain as a snack
- On toast
- Chopped on a green salad, such as a cobb salad
- In a sandwich salad, such as tuna or chicken salad
- Egg salad
- Deviled eggs (Here is my favorite classic recipe. I also have these fun variations: Avocado Deviled Eggs and Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs)
- Deviled Egg Potato Salad
- Best Ever Southern Potato Salad
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- Water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda optional
Instructions
- Place 1 cup of cold water in the inner pot of Instant Pot for a 6 quart instant pot or 1.5 cups for an 8 quart Instant Pot.
- Add egg or steam rack to Instant Pot and carefully set as many eggs as desired (up to 12) on the rack.
- Place lid on the pressure cooker and set cook time for 5 minutes on high pressure.
- Once cook time has elapsed, let the pressure release for 5 minutes.
- Do a quick release and carefully remove eggs from Instant Pot and place in ice water bath.
- Let eggs sit in water bath for 5 minutes. Remove eggs from the water bath.
- Peel and use right away or store unpeeled in the refrigerator for later
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Notes
- Ice bath is necessary to stop cooking and prevent overcooking. Fill a large bowl with the eggs, ice, and cold water, and let sit for 5-7 minutes.
- Storage: Store in the refrigerator for up to one week. For best quality, store unpeeled.
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Dave says
Close to my method. I do a 4:4:30 or I just let them in the cold water until I use or refrigerate for later. If the yolks green up, use my timing.
I’ve successfully pressure cooker 24 eggs at once in a six quart IP. The pressure and temperature are equal throughout (it’s all convection, no conduction) so, for me, piling in a bunch has worked fine.
Michelle says
That's awesome! Thanks so much for the tips!
Beth says
This is the best! I love how fast I can make hard boiled eggs with this method. It's so much more convenient than boiling water.
Anita says
Perfect hard boiled eggs all the time with this new method. It's so easy and so hard to fail.
Ieva says
That's very cool! I had no idea I can cook eggs this way in an instant pot!
Katherine says
This is so easy and perfect every time!
Natalie says
Super easy. This year for Easter I'm using my instant pot to boil eggs. Thanks for the idea!
Gloria says
Just in time for me to make devilled eggs for Easter. Cooking them in the Instant Pot seems so easy. Now if only they would peel themselves LOL (that is the worst part).
Dana Sandonato says
I love how perfectly they cook in the IP! And they always peel so much more easily too. Which is a godsend. Ha.
Heather D Johnson says
really simple and easy to remember - i always feel dumb googling how to make hard boiled eggs!!!
Mahy says
So quick and easy. I wonder why I've never used Instant Pot for it. Thank you for the tip!
Holley Goldman says
The new, best way for cooking eggs! Perfect each time!
Caitlin says
Love this reicpe! It's so easy to do on a Sunday night to have hard boiled eggs all week!
Nathan says
I love hard boiling my eggs in the Instant Pot now, it's so much easier and they come out great every time. Thanks for the tips!
Vicky says
I've been buying hard-boiled eggs from the store, but when it's so easy to make them in the instant pot, I have to ask myself why. I can't wait to try this recipe and whip up a batch of instant pot hard boiled eggs.
Mirlene says
I have not tried this instant pot method yet. I usually end up boiling eggs on the stove top. I'll experiment using this method soon for making easter eggs for the kids!
Renee | The Good Hearted Woman says
This method works great, especially when you want to boil a lot of eggs at a time.