Hard boiled eggs just got Instant Pot easy with this fool-proof Pressure Cooker Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe!
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Pressure Cooker Hard Boiled Eggs
Have you been wondering… ‘How do I make hard boiled eggs in the instant pot without a steamer basket’? It’s so much easier than you think!
I make up hard boiled eggs every week as a yummy low carb snack, and this Pressure Cooker Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe is the easiest way to make them!
Vickie writes: “I do this often! Only time in my life my eggs were perfect!!”
Why use your Instant Pot to make eggs?
It’s quick, ridiculously simple, and you’ll end up with gorgeous boiled eggs with perfect centers that are SO easy to peel!
Here’s what you’ll do to make perfect Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs every time…
How Many Eggs Can You Pressure Cook At One Time?
For this recipe, you can actually pressure cook a full dozen eggs all at one time!
How Do You Make Hard Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot?
It really is easier than you think! You won’t even need to use the steamer basket!
Just add water to your Instant Pot, carefully set your eggs in the pot, seal the lid, and let your Instant Pot do it’s magic!
The rack is not necessary for pressure cooking hard boiled eggs.
And trust me… you won’t believe how easy these are to peel! They’re fool-proof!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Hard Boiled Egg Variations
Would you rather make your hard boiled eggs on the stove? Go for it! Here’s what you’ll do…
- Add 12 – 15 eggs to 6 quart stockpot, fill with water to the point where it covers the eggs about 1″.
- Boil for 15 minutes.
- Then follow instructions for the egg ice bath.
Hard Boiled Eggs Ice Bath
Want to keep those yolks perfectly yellow? A hard boiled egg ice bath is your secret trick!
Here’s what you’ll do…
While eggs are cooking, fill a large bowl with ice cubes and set aside.
Just before eggs are done, add some cold water to your bowl of ice.
After the eggs are done cooking, carefully remove eggs from hot water, and immediately submerge in the ice bath.
Then place the bowl in your refrigerator until eggs have cooled. (at least 15 minutes)
After they’ve cooled, remove from cold water/ice bath, peel and you’re done!
Easy-peasy and no more icky gray rings around your gorgeous yellow yolks!
How Long Do Hard Boiled Eggs Last in the Fridge?
Hard Boiled Eggs can last 5 – 7 days in the fridge, either peeled or left in their shell.
That makes them the perfect Meal Prep Idea to Save You Time!
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Egg Reviews
What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About These Instant Pot Eggs…
Vickie writes: “I do this often! Only time in my life my eggs were perfect!!”
Deb writes: “The only way I do my eggs now!”
Shay writes: “Delicious and easy. My husband and I made 12 eggs in less then 15 minutes and they were perfect. They peeled easy and tasted creamy”
Ben writes: “This worked surprisingly well!”
Christie writes: “This is such a great way to cook a batch of eggs all at once! Especially great for meal prep!”
Sarah writes: “They are so easy to peel when you make them this way!”
Sabrena writes: “Just perfect! Firm whites and creamy yellows.”
Kay writes: “This is the greatest ever. No more frustration and throwing half the eggs away!”
Kathy writes: “I make them every week in my instant pot”
Paula writes: “IP hard boiled eggs are the best. Guaranteed they are all cooked the same and super easy peel.”
Anjanette writes: “Perfect! I have the Instapot Duo Mini & only cooked six (you can fit more) – put them in ice bath & they came out perfect!”
Rebekah writes: “I added 15 eggs instead of 12. Came out PERFECT! Plus: way easier to peel when fixed this way.”
Pat writes: “They peel like a dream!!”
Pressure Cooker Hard Boiled Eggs
Ingredients
- 12 Large Eggs
- 2.5 cups Water
Instructions
- Add Water to your pressure cooker
- Carefully place eggs in bottom of pressure cooker, then lock lid in place.
- Instant Pot Cooking Instructions: Cook on Manual, High Pressure, 5 minutes
- Crock Pot Pressure Cooker Instructions: Select Beans/Chili, High Pressure, 5 minutes, Start
- Once eggs are done, naturally release pressure before removing lid.
- After lid has been removed, immediately transfer eggs to large bowl filled with ice cubes and ice water, transfer to refrigerator, and allow them to cool off in the ice bath for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, remove eggs from ice bath, dry, and store in the refrigerator for a snack in the coming days, make some Deviled Eggs, or whip up some delicious Egg Salad! ENJOY!
Notes
- * In addition to cook time, it will take approx. 10-15 minutes to initially reach pressure before cook time begins, and an additional 10 minutes to naturally release pressure after cooking has completed.
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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So have you ever made Eggs in your Instant Pot?
Or have you tried this Pressure Cooker Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe?
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Thanks for this recipe. I make boiled eggs in my Instant Pot a lot, so I was interested to see how someone else does it. I didn’t realize that you don’t have to use the steamer basket! I’ll have to try that, because I’m pretty sure it’d allow you to cook more eggs at one time.
This method really is so easy and it does allow for those bigger batches.
Thank you soo much for your additional *notes. Being a beginner to the instapot this is incredibly helpful and I think very important to know. You believe how many things I’ve tried when it’s says 10 minutes cook time and I’m panicking because it’s well past and then the natural release phew that was another “am I doing this wrong moment?” So again….I appreciate you!!
Aww… you’re very welcome, Lisa! I felt so overwhelmed and confused when I first got my Instant Pot, so I always try to make sure I include those little details. I’m so glad you found them helpful. 🙂 Have a lovely evening!
Easy to make & the best recipe out there for easy-to-peel hard boiled eggs!!!
Aww… thank you, Lori! I’m so glad you liked how the Instant Pot Eggs turned out! 🙂
Do you have to make a whole dozen? Or will the timing work for 1/2 a dozen? Any modifications for 1/2 a dozen eggs?
Hi Lillian – I honestly haven’t ever tried making just 6, so I’m not sure if the time would need to be adjusted slightly. If you do give it a try, let me know how they turn out!
I just pinned this! I have to make hard boiled eggs this week, and I’m totally going to use your directions!
Fantastic… I’m glad you liked the tip!
This is so handy to know! My hubby loves hard-boiled eggs.
I’m so glad you liked the tip, Danielle… they really do come out perfect every time! 🙂
Okay I must try this trick! And I love having perfect eggs and this is a great way to make them in bulk so to speak! Thank you so much for sharing this helpful blog post!
You’re very welcome, Christie! You won’t believe how easy they are to peel when you make them this way! 🙂