Hard boiled eggs just got Instant Pot easy with this fool-proof Pressure Cooker Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe!
Have you been wondering… ‘How do I make hard boiled eggs in the instant pot without a steamer basket’? 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…
Pressure Cooker Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe
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! Learn how to make them here…
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!”
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 Recipe! {Instant Pot}
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
What You’ll Need to Make Pressure Cooker Hard Boiled Eggs:
Instant Pot 6 quart Pressure Cooker
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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?
Leave a comment & share!
Lori says
Easy to make & the best recipe out there for easy-to-peel hard boiled eggs!!!
Heidi says
Aww… thank you, Lori! I’m so glad you liked how the Instant Pot Eggs turned out! 🙂
Lillian says
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?
Heidi says
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!
Danielle says
I just pinned this! I have to make hard boiled eggs this week, and I’m totally going to use your directions!
Danielle says
This is so handy to know! My hubby loves hard-boiled eggs.
Heidi says
I’m so glad you liked the tip, Danielle… they really do come out perfect every time! 🙂
Christie says
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!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Christie! You won’t believe how easy they are to peel when you make them this way! 🙂