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Who loves Deviled Eggs?? I know I do, and so do my kids…but getting perfectly cooked eggs with easy to remove shells is hit or miss. I end up destroying several eggs while trying to pry the shells off! Well those days are over now that I have figured out how to make Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs…..
Why make hard boiled eggs in an Instant Pot?
Seriously, it couldn’t be any easier to make these Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs…even though they are not actually boiled, they’re steamed. lol
How to make Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs:
Place a trivet at the bottom of the inner Instant Pot pan. Place eggs on top of trivet, stacking evenly if necessary…..
Add one cup of water to the pan. Close the lid and set Instant Pot for 5 minutes on Manual at HIGH pressure…..
Allow pot to release the pressure naturally for 5 minutes, then very carefully quick release any remaining steam.
Scoop eggs out of pot and place in an ice bath for 5 minutes…..
Remove from the ice bath and peel or store in the refrigerator until ready to use…..
Can you believe it, not one single finger nail dented egg white in the bunch!?! The peels just slide right off. 🙂
Notes:
- I used my 6 quart Instant Pot®, and the trivet that comes with it.
- Place a dish towel over the vent when you release the pressure/steam or you may burn yourself! Gently push on the vent and release the pressure in short bursts.
- I cooked 12 eggs, but I “believe” that you can cook more using the same exact times above. I will give it a try and report back with the results. 😉
I mentioned a few weeks ago that I will be starting Whole 30 on January 1st, and I am going to need some quick and easy snacks to help me through the first few days…or weeks. These Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are going to be the perfect addition to meal rotations as well. Cobb Salads, Classic Deviled Eggs {with Whole 30 compliant mayo and mustard}. I’m actually kind of looking forward to it, lol
Now I just need to figure out exactly how to make my Bacon Potato Salad Whole 30 compliant. 😉
Update: If your pressure cooker did not come with a trivet you can purchase this silicone version here. {affiliate link}
Enjoy!!
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- ice
Instructions
- Place trivet at the bottom of the inner Instant Pot pan.
- Place eggs on top of trivet, stacking evenly if necessary.
- Add one cup of water to the pan. Close the lid and set Instant Pot for 5 minutes on Manual at HIGH pressure.
- Allow pot to release the pressure naturally for 5 minutes, then very carefully quick release any remaining steam.
- Scoop eggs out of pot and place in an ice bath for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the ice bath and peel or store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Notes
- I used my 6 quart Instant Pot®, and the trivet that comes with it.
- Place a dish towel over the vent when you release the pressure/steam or you may burn yourself! Gently push on the vent and release the pressure in short bursts.
- I cooked 12 eggs, but I “believe” that you can cook more using the same exact times above. I will give it a try and report back with the results.
I followed instructions as shown and my eggs weren’t cooked all the way through, and didn’t peel right off after the ice bath, so I had to toss a dozen eggs out. How much longer should I cook them for?
Each pot works a bit differently, Elvira so you will have to try different times to find the right combination for you. I have seen people swear by cooking for 2 minutes and natural release for 10 minutes, and others that swear by cooking for 6, releasing for 6, and ice bath for 6. I wish they all worked the same, it would be so much easier!
A comment for those who found their eggs weren’t completely cooked: I realized after trial and error that I needed to adjust the cooking time for different-size eggs. Five minutes seems fine for large eggs, six for extra-large, seven or eight for jumbo. And I have cooked as many as 14 eggs at one time.
After the 5 minutes when I do the natural pressure release do I turn the Instapot off while it is naturally releasing?
Hi Allison, no you do not need to turn the pot off while it is releasing.
Best way I’ve found in 45 years. But my large eggs must not be so large as I do 4 min, 4 min, 4 min. And if you wash your eggs first and and cubed potatoes, you have a great start to potato salad 🙂
Love this!! Brand new carton of eggs from the store and they cooked up perfect and peeled like a dream!! New way to make hard boiled eggs forever!
Hello,
I am so new to this, I’ve just got Instant Pot TODAY! I am so excited. I have a question: have you tried to do soft boiled eggs? My kids love it and they are hit or miss on the stove. Any advice?
This is the best hard boiled egg recipe. I’ve used it many times and my eggs peel like a dream! 🙂
I leave mine I the IP til they cool. Then put then in the carton to put in the fridge. when needed use a teaspoon to slip under the cracked egg top where the air sack is. Always ready for egg salad, top a salad or a quick bite. Love my IP, next best kitchen appliance to a convection oven.
Did you ever find out if you could do more than 12? I want to do 18. (Hungry teenagers in the house-yikes!)
I actually just made 18 and they turned out perfectly!
I have done as many as 48 at one time. Cooked perfectly. My only complaint of doing them in the instant pot is my yolks NEVER come out in the center, making it impossible to use them for deviled eggs. Otherwise, they taste great. I do mine with 1.5 cups of water, low pressure, quick release, and straight to the ice bath to cool down.
I forgot to add that I cook them for 5 minutes. And if anyone has any helps for the yolk in the center issue, I’d gladly welcome input. Thanks.