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December 19, 2016 54 Comments

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

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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…..

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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

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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…..

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Add one cup of water to the pan. Close the lid and set Instant Pot for 5 minutes on Manual at HIGH pressure…..

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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…..

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Remove from the ice bath and peel or store in the refrigerator until ready to use…..

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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!!

Delicious Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs that are ready in minutes and easy to peel | cookingwithcurls.com

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

These Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs cook perfectly every time, and they are super easy to peel for snacks and appetizers whenever you need them!
3.53 from 57 votes
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12 eggs
Calories: 71kcal
Author: Lisa Johnson

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 71kcal | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 69mg | Vitamin A: 5.4% | Calcium: 2.8% | Iron: 4.9%

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  1. Angela Evans says

    January 12, 2017 at 11:07 am

    I tried these this morning and they ROCKED! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      January 18, 2017 at 9:42 pm

      That is awesome Angela, I am so happy to hear that!!! Thanks so much for letting me know. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Lori says

    January 30, 2017 at 2:53 pm

    Are you calling a pressure cooker an “Instant Pot”? Confused. Sounds great but, whats an instant pot?

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      January 31, 2017 at 9:49 pm

      Hi Lori, Instant Pot is a brand of pressure cooker that is really popular right now. Any pressure cooker will work, but the buttons and some functions will be different. If you click on any of the Instant Pot links in the post it will take you to a page on Amazon where you can read about them. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Tania says

    February 11, 2017 at 2:14 pm

    I also have an Instant Pot and I love it! I just used your method (I fit a baker’s dozen on my tray…woohoo!) They came out great! I peeled one and I’m having a small egg salad sandwich now..yum! The rest will go in my fridge for me to enjoy later! Thanks for sharing..this is foolproof and easier than the stovetop method of bringing to a boil and letting it sit covered….this is just so easy!

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      February 18, 2017 at 10:28 pm

      Thank you Tania, I am so glad to hear that you like them!!

      Reply
      • Tania says

        May 24, 2017 at 5:59 pm

        Again… Made a baker’s dozen. I had to come back and make sure I had the foolproof way. 🙂 My vegetarian friends can’t believe how easy I make my hard boiled eggs. That just need to get an Instantpot.

        Reply
  4. Mrs. Holt says

    February 25, 2017 at 12:48 pm

    This was my first experiment using my insta pot and the eggs did turn out great. I however, did use brown organic farm raised eggs and the shell was still a little rough to peel. I believe next time I’ll cook them for about 6-7 minutes instead. Nonetheless, thank you for such a wonderful beginners recipe.

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      February 27, 2017 at 1:12 pm

      I was wondering about that myself when I made mine, so I went with the white shells just in case. I guess I should try brown eggs a few times and add my findings to the recipe. Thanks so much for the heads up. 🙂

      Reply
    • David says

      February 4, 2018 at 12:41 pm

      The ease of egg peeling in my experience is to do with the age of the eggs. Fresh eggs hard-boiled do not peel easily. I usually buy my eggs, let them sit for a week and then hard-boil them and whether it’s in the instant pot or on the stovetop, they’re much easier to peel when they are a week old.

      Reply
      • Lynn says

        February 19, 2018 at 10:35 am

        brown eggs” straight from the chickens” eliminate the need to buy and store ahead of time. I did the buy ahead before instant pot but now cook a dozen eggs and then immediately put them into ice bath. I store them in shell up to a week but always have enough for a sandwich or devilled eggs or a quick, healthy snack.

        Reply
  5. Jenny says

    March 3, 2017 at 5:12 pm

    My six 6t Instant Pot has an EGG setting. Has anyone tried that? Instruction booklet is no help on the Egg button/setting.

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      March 6, 2017 at 5:21 pm

      Mine does not have an Egg setting, so I can’t try it…but now I’m jealous and want an Egg button. 😉 I would give it a go Jenny and see what happens.

      Reply
    • Stephanie says

      February 6, 2018 at 8:40 pm

      I got an IP for Christmas and used your recipe for IP hard boiled eggs. I used the egg button on my IP, which is for 5 minutes, and I allowed the 5 minute natural cool down then I released the rest of the steam. I had a mix of white and brown eggs. The white eggs pealed so much easier, but the brown weren’t that hard. I will never boil my eggs the regular way again. I love my IP. Thank you for your recipe.

      Reply
  6. Adrienne says

    March 4, 2017 at 11:47 am

    OK I’m very new at this but how do I set it to high pressure? I have the instant pot burn can’t seem to find a way to adjust the pressure. ? Help??

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    • Lisa Johnson says

      March 6, 2017 at 5:19 pm

      Hi Adrienne, Press the “Manual” button, then look to see if the “High Pressure” light comes on. If not, press the “Pressure” button to toggle between the two and you should be good to go. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Geri says

    March 11, 2017 at 8:31 am

    What if I don’t have a trivet with mine?

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      March 11, 2017 at 6:50 pm

      Well Geri that is a bummer! A metal or silicone steamer basket would work if you have one of those that fits inside?? Otherwise you might want to purchase one, they are really hand to have for other recipes as well. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Sara says

    April 8, 2017 at 4:45 am

    Have you found anything out about cooking more than one layer and using “colored” (brown, green, etc) eggs? I need to do a heap and want to know if I should do batches or can do them all in one go. And I have multicolored eggs from our favorite local and diverse flock. 🙂

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      April 11, 2017 at 11:00 am

      Apparently you can cook as many eggs in the Instant Pot that you can fit inside! Same 1 cup of water and same cooking time, BUT I have not personally tried it so I’m just going by what others are sharing on Facebook. The color of the eggs does not matter, or so I’m told. 😉 Good luck Sara!

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      • Elaine says

        April 19, 2017 at 11:27 am

        I cooked 18 eggs yesterday following the directions as you posted and they are perfect! No green ring inside, peeled easily and yolk perfectly done.

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        • Lisa Johnson says

          April 19, 2017 at 5:58 pm

          That’s awesome Elaine!! Thank you so much for letting us know. 🙂

          Reply
  9. Deb Morris says

    April 9, 2017 at 3:34 pm

    Hey Lisa! I just purchased my IP and I “think” I followed you instructions so I was surprised when many of the dozen cracked and one even hard boiled itself about two and a half inches long in a tube shape. The whites appear beige but I opened ole oblong and it was how it should be on the inside. Of note, the shells had some camel colored areas on the inside. Where do you think I went wrong? Should the eggs have been room temp before I gave it a whirl? I have canned thousands of quarts/pints with a gauge pressure cooker that was 35 years old when I got it in 1989. This new thing is FREAKING ME OUT! Quick release…scary stuff! Thank you in advance for your thoughts.

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      April 11, 2017 at 10:56 am

      Sorry Deb, I have absolutely no idea why your eggs did that. I have heard other people talking about it happening, but never a reason why.It does not matter if the eggs are cold or room temperature, it will just take the IP a bit longer to build up steam so the cooking time does not change. I agree, quick release freaks me out too!!

      Reply
  10. Tina says

    July 18, 2017 at 5:27 pm

    so is it 5 min high pressure and 5 more minutes with pot releasing pressure naturally?

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      July 19, 2017 at 11:16 am

      Yes Tina, that is correct.

      Reply
  11. Pamela says

    August 9, 2017 at 7:13 am

    Lisa,
    I love my ip. When cooking hard boiled egg using 5,5,5 method my eggs are not cooked all the way. Yokes
    Are not cooked all the way. Help!

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      August 15, 2017 at 9:12 am

      Each IP seems to have a mind of it’s own. Some people swear by 5-5-5, other’s say 6-5- no ice bath. I’m afraid it will be trial and error to figure out, Pamela. I would suggest cooking one or two eggs for an additional minute and see if it works for you, or leave them longer while the pressure is releasing until you figure out how your pot cooks them. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Krista says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:48 am

    Hi!
    Would you suggest peeling before storing in the refrigerator? How long will they keep that way? I made a large batch, my family and I ate several right away, perfect! I stored the rest in the refrigerator, still in the shells. Then the next day I peeled and all the eggs had a green ring around the yolk.

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      August 15, 2017 at 9:08 am

      I store mine in the shell for about a week. Raw are good for a long time, so I figured cooked should be as well. 😉 As for the green ring, that seems to be hit or miss with several people and I am not sure how to avoid it.

      Reply
      • Krista says

        August 15, 2017 at 9:22 am

        I experimented with changing the cook time to 3 minutes on high pressure. Still got a prominent green ring the next day.

        Then I tried 5 minutes on low pressure, quick release, cold water bath. Delicious texture. Fully cooked, didn’t taste as dry as previous methods I’ve used. The next day, there was only a slight tinge of the green ring around the yolk.

        I used organic free range brown eggs & cooked a dozen.

        Reply
  13. Penny says

    September 16, 2017 at 11:23 am

    Where should the steam release handle be positioned while cooking? Sealing or Venting?
    Yeah… I’m new to this, too.

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      September 17, 2017 at 6:15 pm

      Hi Penny, it should be in the Sealing position while cooking or it cannot build steam. Venting is to make all of the steam go away so you can open the lid. 🙂

      Reply
  14. Kim says

    September 28, 2017 at 6:00 pm

    I just did my first set of eggs in my instant pot, and I’m in love! I did 12 min low pressure, and they turned out absolutely perfect! My only question is how many eggs can you do? I did 8 as that’s all I had, but I’m wondering for when I make large recipes and such. Is it okay to stack the eggs on themselves to fit more, or do I need to stick with one layer?

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      October 2, 2017 at 1:47 pm

      You can stack up as many eggs as you like, Kim. Just make sure it doesn’t interfere with the lid closing, LOL

      Reply
    • Lora Hyatt says

      July 29, 2018 at 10:53 am

      I do 15 at a time on the high 5-5-5 perfect every time

      Reply
  15. jean benore says

    October 22, 2017 at 10:21 pm

    This was the first time I used the pot. the dozen eggs came out perfect. BUT I noticed some small dark spots on the bottom of my beautiful stainless steel pot. I wash it gently with soap and water but the spots are still there. has anyone else had this happen?? Should I use a different cleaner?

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      October 27, 2017 at 6:21 pm

      I think that is pretty common, Jean. I have heard people say that use Bar’s Keeper to clean theirs, mine just has weird spots….and it won’t affect the way it cooks or how the food tastes. 🙂

      Reply
      • CM Purdy says

        October 29, 2017 at 8:49 am

        White vinegar, w.iped full strength, did the trick for me. I suspected the tiny spots were residue from the eggs.

        Reply
        • Lisa Johnson says

          November 1, 2017 at 7:00 pm

          Awesome tip, thank you so much!!

          Reply
  16. Natalie says

    November 27, 2017 at 6:19 pm

    I love your blue egg dish, where did you get it? Also the eggs turned out perfectly thankyou.

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      November 28, 2017 at 8:39 pm

      I am so glad they worked for you Natalie!! It is a turquoise Fiesta egg plate that I bought on ebay years ago, but they also sell them on Amazon.

      Reply
  17. Lea says

    December 2, 2017 at 4:13 pm

    I cannot wait to try this! Thank you. One question, are the eggs rubbery (whites especially)? I’ve tried steaming them and although it works perfectly, the eggs are not the normal boiled texture.

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      December 3, 2017 at 5:30 pm

      They tasted the same as regular hard boiled eggs to me, Lea…but that’s me others may feel differently.

      Reply
  18. Lyn says

    February 25, 2018 at 4:02 pm

    What size eggs did you use? The 6 qt instant pot manual says the Eggs button is calibrated for XL eggs
    We’re the 12 eggs in your directions all XL or Large?

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      February 27, 2018 at 9:23 pm

      I used large eggs, Lyn on the Manual setting.

      Reply
  19. Mae says

    March 25, 2018 at 4:13 pm

    Agreed, easy and perfect outcome.

    Reply
  20. Eileen says

    April 24, 2018 at 8:07 pm

    Works perfect every time! Thank you so much!!

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      April 30, 2018 at 11:59 am

      I am so happy to hear that, Eileen! Thank you. 🙂

      Reply
  21. Elvira says

    July 22, 2018 at 9:51 am

    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?

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      July 29, 2018 at 9:26 pm

      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!

      Reply
  22. Allison Eguia says

    July 23, 2018 at 2:43 pm

    After the 5 minutes when I do the natural pressure release do I turn the Instapot off while it is naturally releasing?

    Reply
    • Lisa Johnson says

      July 29, 2018 at 9:21 pm

      Hi Allison, no you do not need to turn the pot off while it is releasing.

      Reply

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