Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are so incredibly easy to peel and come out perfect every time. I’ve detailed 3 different ways to cook eggs in the Instant Pot: hard boiled, soft boiled and what I call jammy eggs with a still partly runny yolk. Cook as few eggs as you want or as many as a dozen.
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs 5-5-5 Method
There are a lot of different ways to cook eggs in an Instant Pot. “Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs 5-5-5” is one method in which you cook the eggs on high pressure for 5 minutes then do a 5 minute natural release and finally a 5 minute ice water bath before peeling. I’ve also heard of a Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs 6-6-6 as well as an Instant Pot 7-7-7 which uses the same principal as the 5-5-5 but with increased time. This recipe however is different than all those and I highly recommend trying it! It allows you to get your eggs just the way you like them whether hard boiled, soft boiled or jammy with a still partly runny yolk.
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How To Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
In this recipe I detail 3 different types of Instant Pot boiled eggs so you can choose your desired yolk doneness. Each method yields completely firm and set egg whites and each peels beautifully. Just set the timer to match your desired yolk consistency; whether hard boiled, soft boiled or jammy. The jammy yolk is not completely runny but instead about half the yolk is runny and the rest is a soft set.
Instant Pot Eggs
My personal favorite are the jammy eggs, I absolutely love a runny yolk! I also love the hard boiled eggs for deviled eggs and the soft boil is a great balance for those who don’t want a runny yolk but also don’t like a dry yolk that comes from the typical hard boiled eggs. Regardless of which type is your favorite the pressure cooker makes the very best hard and soft boiled eggs every single time!
What Do I Need To Make Pressure Cooker Hard and Soft Boiled Eggs?
Hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot is incredibly easy and requires only minimal equipment. What you will need is:
- Instant Pot
- Trivet
- 1 cup of water
- Tongs – for transferring the hot eggs from the Instant Pot to the ice bath
- Large mixing bowl – for the ice bath
- Ice – I love these lidded ice cube trays!
- You favorite salt (optional but recommended)
- Air-tight Storage Containers – a must for meal prep and leftovers
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs 8 qt
I have an 8 quart Instant Pot and LOVE it! I highly recommend this size if you are feeding a lot of people, want the options to occasionally feed a lot of people (think holidays) or like to batch cook and freeze portions for later use.
Should Eggs Be Room Temperature or From The Fridge
This recipe will allow you to hard boil both cold eggs straight from the fridge as well as room temperature eggs. The only difference will be how long the Instant Pot takes to come to pressure. The Instant Pot will take slightly longer to come to pressure before the cooking count down begins with cold eggs.
How To Peel Hard Boiled Eggs
Peeling eggs with this method couldn’t be easier! Simply transfer the eggs from the Instant Pot to the ice water bath and allow them to sit in the ice water for one minute. Then remove one egg at a time and tap it on the counter to crack the shell and under cold water water in your sink peel the shell and membrane right off! Most of the shell will likely even come off in one piece.
Are Fresh Or Old Eggs Best For Hard Boiled Eggs?
Most people will tell you that old eggs will peel better for hard boiled eggs but the great thing about the Instant Pot is that it doesn’t matter! Both fresh and old eggs peel beautifully with ease. I keep backyard chickens and have even tested this recipe with eggs laid fresh that day and they peeled like a dream!
Storing Hard Boiled Eggs
You can store your hard boiled eggs with or without the shell on in the fridge however for ease of peeling I recommend peeling your eggs immediately following the ice bath. Once you’ve peeled your eggs store them in an air-tight container in your fridge for up to 5 days.
How Long Are Hard Boiled Eggs Good For?
- Hard boiled eggs will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Hard boiled eggs are good at room temperature for up to 2 hours.
- Hard boiled eggs do not freeze well. The egg whites will become rubbery and I do not recommend freezing them.
- However, you can freeze the cooked egg yolks if you like by placing the cooked yolks into a freezer bag and removing the air. They will last in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs for Easter
If you are looking for a game changer when it comes to making a big batch of hard boiled eggs then the Instant Pot is definitely the way to go! Instant Pot hard boiled eggs for Easter or any holiday is definitely a time saver for coloring eggs or making a batch for deviled eggs. The Instant Pot benefit is that these hard boiled eggs peel like an absolute dream and you can also easily select your desired yolk doneness.
More Easy Instant Pot Recipes:
- Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
- Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash
- Instant Pot Hidden Veggie Applesauce
- Instant Pot Chicken Wings
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Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: 1-12 eggs 1x
- Category: Homemade Basics
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Description
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are so incredibly easy to peel and come out perfect every time. I’ve detailed 3 different ways to cook eggs in the Instant Pot: hard boiled, soft boiled and what I call jammy eggs with a still partly runny yolk. Cook as few eggs as you want or as many as a dozen.
Ingredients
- 1–12 eggs
- 1 cup of water
- Ice (for ice bath)
Instructions
- Pour the water into the bottom of the Instant Pot. Then place the metal trivet into the bottom of the pot.
- Evenly space the eggs on the metal trivet.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot, set the valve to sealing and select high pressure / manual for the desired time, 2-7 minutes (*2 minutes for jammy slightly runny yolks, *3-4 minutes for soft boiled yolks and *6-7 minutes for hard boiled yolks).
- Once the timer goes off quick release the pressure.
- While the steam releases, prepare your ice bath in a large boil with ice and cold water.
- Using tongs, transfer the eggs to the ice bath for 1 minute.
- Then remove the eggs one at a time and crack the shells on the counter and peel under cold running water.
- Leave the eggs whole or cut them in half to enjoy immediately with your favorite salt or store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
*2 minutes: Jammy – Set whites and half runny yolks, half soft set yolks
*3-4 minutes: Soft – Firmer whites and soft boiled yolks
*6 -7 minutes: Hard – Firm whites and fully set hard boiled yolks
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Denisse says
Tried this today and my eggs came out perfect! Thank you for sharing.
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Nicole says
Hi Denisse, so glad you enjoyed this recipe and the eggs came out perfectly! The instant pot is truly an egg game changer!
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