How would you like your eggs? The age old question asked millions of times each year. If your answer is scrambled, then you will be disappointed with this post. If you are looking for a simple way to prepare poached eggs that does not require boiling any water, then these Instant Pot Poached Eggs are for you! Now you can have poached eggs cooked exactly the way you like them in 2, 3, 4, or 5 minutes…..
Okay yes, you will also need time for your pressure cooker to come up to pressure, but that is still less time than it takes to boil water. 😉
You will need silicone egg cups in order to make these Instant Pot Poached Eggs. I used these ones from Amazon. {affiliate links} There was enough room left over to add at least one more egg cup, so I just ordered a second set….which was delayed….so I will come back and let you know exactly how many I managed to fit into my Instant Pot when they finally arive. 🙂
Place the trivet that came with your Instant Pot in the bottom of the liner and pour in 1 cup of water. Spray each silicone cup with Pam cooking spray or rub with ghee/butter.
Crack each egg and pour it into the prepared cup…..
Very carefully place the silicone cups into the Instant Pot…..
Place the lid on the Instant Pot, twist to lock in place, and turn the knob to the Sealing position. Push the “Steam” button and adjust the time based on your desired doneness…..
When the timer beeps, carefully release the pressure and remove the lid.*
Very carefully remove the silicone cups from the liner…..
You may need to use a large spoon to break the seal between the egg and the silicone cup, but then they slide right out. Do Not use a knife!!
Serve immediately…..
I used my Instant Pot Poached Eggs to make Classic Eggs Benedict…five times last week….so  yummy!!
Notes:
- *The steam has condensed on the lid and will drip onto your eggs. Twist the lid to unlock, then tilt to keep the water on the edge of the lid until you can position it over the edge of the liner or move it straight to the sink.
- I experimented with Pam cooking spray, olive oil spray, grape seed oil spray, and ghee in these silicone egg cups. The eggs with the olive oil, would not come out of the cups without a fight…so that was a dud, as was the grape see oil.
- The Pam and the ghee worked the best, with minimal loosening around the edge with a large spoon.
- I did not try coconut oil because I am allergic to it, but I have heard that it works well.
- I cooked 4 eggs at once, and I also cooked them 1 at a time. The cooking times are the same no matter how  many eggs you put in the pressure cooker.
Are you are wondering why the 5 minute egg is runny but the Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are are fully cooked in 5 minutes? It is because you release the pressure immediately with the poached eggs, but wait for 5 minutes with the hard boiled eggs. 😉 I know that at least one of you was about to ask that question.
Enjoy!!
Instant Pot Poached Eggs
Print recipe
| Serves | 4 to 5 |
| Prep time | 5 minutes |
| Cook time | 2 minutes |
| Total time | 7 minutes |
| Meal type | Breakfast |
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 Large eggs
- 1 cup water
Directions
| Place the trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot liner and pour in 1 cup of water. | |
| Spray each silicone cup with Pam cooking spray or rub with ghee. | |
| Crack each egg and pour it into the prepared cup. | |
| Very carefully place the silicone cups into the Instant Pot. | |
| Place the lid on the Instant Pot, twist to lock in place, and turn the knob to the Sealing position. | |
| Push the "Steam" button and adjust the time based on your desired doneness. | |
| When the timer beeps, carefully release the pressure and remove the lid.* | |
| Very carefully remove the silicone cups from the liner. | |
| You may need to use a large spoon to break the seal between the egg and the cup. | |
| Serve immediately. | |
Note
*The steam has condensed on the lid and will drip onto your eggs. Twist the lid to unlock, then tilt to keep the water on the edge of the lid until you can position it over the edge of the liner or move it straight to the sink.
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I have little glass dishes, could I use them? I loved poached eggs so much, this sounds amazing!
That’s an excellent idea Angela, they might spread a bit more but I bet that would work. 🙂
OMG. Thank you so much for this.
You are so welcome!!
I have an 8qt instant pot – would I still only put a cup of water in the bottom?
I believe so, Erika but you should check the manual to be sure.
Did you give a timing chart, for the different levels of doneness? How long for soft poached etc…
The times are listed on the very first image on the page, Shannon.
Perfect! Thanks. Silly me 🙂
I tried this at 3 minutes with the pods you show. Absolutely perfect!! You’re right, once you kind of break the seal a bit at the top, they come right out beautifully. I had some leftover Hollandaise sauce from the other day. I put it into a silicone cup also to reheat along with the eggs. Perfect again! I purchased those same silicone pods to use several years ago and was not happy with the result on the stove top.. Looks like I’ve come full circle! Thank you so much for the recipe! i ordered a trivet with 2 inch tall legs so I can make these for company too.
Yay, I am so happy they worked for you Linde and that you get to use your pods!
Oh, btw, do you think if I did 8 eggs, the time would be the same? What’s the largest batch you’ve done? Thank you in advance.
Yes, the time is the same no matter how many eggs you fit in your pot, but don’t overcrowd them.
I used my silicon muffin “pan”, and they came out perfect! Could only make two at a time, but I didn’t have to buy another kitchen doodad 😊
That is awesome Kimberly!! I’m so glad it worked for you. 🙂
Hi, I did 3 mins and ended up with 4 hard boiled eggs (I bought the silicone cups you have in this post). I have an 8 qt instant pot. Any ideas why? Gonna try 2 mins tomorrow.
I have no idea why yours would cook so much faster, Olga. I do not have an 8 quart so I don’t know if that has something to do with it?? I hope 2 minutes works for you. 🙂