Once you make hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot you'll be hooked! Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs come out perfect in under 20 minutes and peel SO EASY! This is the best way to make hard boiled eggs!
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I love hard boiled eggs but absolutely hated making them on the stove top because for some reason I never could get them to come out right! One year for Christmas I received a hard boiled egg maker and it was a complete game changer for me.
Unfortunately, it my egg cooker only lasted a few months before it broke.
This ended up being a blessing in disguise because it led me to try making them in the Instant Pot and WOW! The eggs came out perfect in under 20 minutes, and the shells practically fell right off.
Ingredients
To make this recipe, you'll need:
Eggs - however many you'd like to make!
Water
Equipment
You'll need:
An Instant Pot (6 QT or 8 QT)
Trivet
Optional: Egg Trivet
How To Make Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs (6 Qt Instructions)
Pour 1 cup of water in the bottom of the Instant Pot (if you're using an 8 QT Instant Pot, use 1 ½ cups water instead of 1 cup)
Place the trivet or hard boiled egg rack into the Instant Pot and carefully place as many eggs as you'd like to make on top of the trivet.
Seal the Instant Pot and set to Manual High Pressure for 5 minutes (it'll take about 5 minutes to come to pressure).
Once the Instant Pot is done cooking, allow it to naturally release for 5 minutes.
While the Instant Pot is naturally releasing, fill a bowl with cold water and ice cubes.
After 5 minutes of naturally releasing the pressure, quick release the remainder of the pressure.
Take the eggs out of the Instant Pot and carefully place in the ice water.
Allow the eggs to cool in the ice water at least 5 minutes before eating.
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How to Peel Hard Boiled Eggs (and Video)
The best part of making hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot is how easy they peel. All you have to do is crack them slightly and then peel off the shell.
The shell will practically fall right off and won't take off any of the egg whites!
How to Store Leftovers
Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days
Serving Suggestions
Hard boiled eggs are great served on their own as a protein packed breakfast or snack, or served with homemade everything bagels.
You could also use these hard boiled eggs to make deviled eggs!
Calories and Nutrition
Serving Size 1 egg
Number of Servings 6
Calories 72
Total Fat 5 grams
Saturated Fat 2 grams
Trans Fat 0 grams
Unsaturated Fat 3 grams
Cholesterol 186 milligrams
Sodium 73 milligrams
Carbohydrates 0 grams
Fiber 0 grams
Sugar 0 grams
Protein 6 grams
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Make Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs in an 8 Qt Instant Pot
To make these eggs in an 8 QT Instant Pot you'll want to bump up the amount of water. Instead of using 1 cup of water, you'll use 1 ½ cups of water.
How Many Eggs Can I Cook at 1 Time?
You can cook as many eggs in the Instant Pot that will fit on the trivet!
On the trivet that comes with the Instant Pot, I've found I can fit about 7 eggs easily. If I'm cooking more than 7 eggs, I prefer to use the egg trivet because I find the eggs cook more evenly in it than they do stacked on the regular trivet.
Can I Freeze Leftovers?
I don't recommend freezing leftovers - eggs just don't taste good after being frozen.
Can I Meal Prep Hard Boiled Eggs?
Hard boiled eggs are one of my favorite recipes to make ahead for an easy meal prep breakfast. I'll make a big batch on Sundays for an easy breakfast throughout the week.
More Easy Instant Pot Recipes
Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese
Instant Pot Chocolate Brownies
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
The Instant Pot is the best way to make hard boiled eggs! In under 20 minutes you'll have perfectly cooked and easy peel hard boiled eggs. Once you make hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot you'll never make them any other way again!
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup of water in the bottom of the Instant Pot
- Place the trivet or hard boiled egg rack into the Instant Pot and carefully place as many eggs as you'd like to make on top of the trivet.
- Seal the Instant Pot and set to Manual High Pressure for 5 minutes (it'll take about 5 minutes to come to pressure).
- Once the Instant Pot is done cooking, allow it to naturally release for 5 minutes. While the Instant Pot is naturally releasing, fill a bowl with cold water and ice cubes.
- After 5 minutes of naturally releasing the pressure, quick release the remainder of the pressure. Take the eggs out of the Instant Pot and carefully place in the ice water.
- Allow the eggs to cool in the ice water at least 5 minutes before eating
Notes
If you're using a larger Instant Pot like the 8 qt, use 1 ½ cups of water instead of 1 cup.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1 eggAmount Per Serving: Calories: 72Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 73mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 6g
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