Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

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

sliced hard boiled eggs on a plate

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 1/2 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.

Click here for a printable version of the recipe

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!

YouTube video

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 1/2 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 Pulled Pork

Instant Pot Chocolate Brownies

Instant Pot Quinoa

Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

sliced hard boiled eggs on a plate
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!
Ali
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

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

Video

YouTube video

Notes

If you’re using a larger Instant Pot like the 8 qt, use 1 1/2 cups of water instead of 1 cup.

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Author

  • Ali Van Straten

    Ali Van Straten is the founder and journalist of Champagne and Coffee Stains. She is a Peloton expert, certified running coach and certified nutrition coach. Champagne and Coffee Stains provides information and resources on Peloton Interactive, running and recipes.

    View all posts https://www.champagneandcoffeestains.com

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