Instant Pots are one of the most popular kitchen gadgets right now and these Hard Boiled Eggs just might be the most popular thing to make in them.
If you want perfectly cooked eggs that peel easily every single time, then we can show you how to make Hard Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot.
How to make Hard Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot:
The first step is to place a steamer basket in the Instant Pot. Then, place 12 eggs directly in the steamer basket. If you don’t have a steamer basket, see below.
Now you don’t have to cook all 12. If you want 1 egg, the time would still be the same.
Add at least 1 cup of water. Some have shared that if you completely cover the eggs, fewer eggs will crack.
Place the lid on the Instant Pot. Make sure the knob is turned to “Sealing,” not “Venting.” Push the “Manual” button and set for 5 minutes.
While the eggs are coming to pressure and cooking, prepare an ice bath. After the eggs have cooked for 5 minutes, let the pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then you can do a quick release.
Remove the steamer basket and eggs and place in the ice bath. Allow the eggs to cool for 5 minutes in the ice bath. As you peel, crack the egg and gently peel. They will be the easiest eggs you’ve ever peeled! Every time!
What if I don’t have a steamer basket? Where can I get a steamer basket?
This is the steamer basket that I have and love. Bonus! It comes with 2 extra 6 quart Instant Pot Sealing Rings.
Having a steamer basket makes transferring the hard boiled eggs from the Instant Pot to the ice bath so easy! I also recommend having a second Instant Pot liner for your ice bath. Find it here.
If you don’t have a steamer basket, you can still make Hard Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot. Simply nestle the eggs in the pot or on top of the trivet. Add water and you are good to go!
What is the 5-5-5 method?
The 5-5-5 method is one of the most popular techniques for making hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot. The 5’s refer to:
- Setting the cook time for 5 minutes
- After cook time, a 5 minute natural release
- Cooling the eggs in the ice bath for 5 minutes
How can I keep my eggs from cracking?
I’ve made the hard boiled eggs with just 1 cup water, but I always seem to have at least one egg that cracks. A reader recommended filling the pot with water until all the eggs are covered to avoid cracking eggs. Give it a try!
What is the purpose of the ice bath?
An ice bath is simply a container of ice water that you can place the eggs in after the 5 minute natural release. Placing the eggs in the ice bath cools them quickly and stops them from overcooking. If you want your eggs to be just right, don’t skip the ice bath.
Ever since I started doing the ice bath, my eggs are a lot easier to peel. You will have to let me know if you can tell a difference.
Now you can make our famous Deviled Eggs with all your hard-boiled eggs! Or take things up a notch with our Loaded Deviled Eggs!
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How to Cook Hard Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot (5-5-5 Method) Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 eggs
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Place steamer basket in the Instant Pot. Then, place 12 eggs directly in the steamer basket.
- Add as much water as desired, at least 1 cup. Some have shared that if you completely cover the eggs, fewer eggs will crack.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot. Make sure the knob is turned to “sealing,” not “venting.”
- Push the “Manual” button and set for 5 minutes.
- While the eggs are coming to pressure and cooking, prepare an ice bath.
- After the eggs have cooked for 5 minutes, let the pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then you can do a quick release.
- Remove the steamer basket and eggs and place in the ice bath. Allow the eggs to cool for 5 minutes.
- Peel and eat.
Nutrition
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Steamer Basket
Recipe Details
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Just made hard boiled eggs in my new IP for first time. They were brownish and the yolks were dark on the outer edge when they were done. I used eggs from different stores, not planned that way, but same reaction so I’m not sure what happened. Any suggestions?
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I just made eggs in mine today. I have been reading different recipes and went with this one. I learned to not let the eggs touch the water so I put my normal rack in and my egg rack (Oxo 9-egg silicone rack) on top of that. My eggs are from a friend who has chickens. They turned out beautifully with not one crack (I've had at least one crack each time before). I also try to pick eggs that are equal in size. Try it again!
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That happened to my eggs also, they were brownish and the yolks were dark on the outer edge when they were done. I learned that it was because when 5 minutes past, I did not remove the eggs quick and the warmer remained on cooking the eggs for another 30 minutes, maybe it was an hour before I took the eggs out of the IP. YOU MUST REMOVE THE EGGS IMMEDIATELY AFTER 5 MINUTES. PLACING THEM IN ICE CUBES WATER WOULD ELIMINATE THIS, IF YOU DID IT RIGHT AWAY.
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Are the eggs on low med or high pressure ?
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Best method I've ever tried. I have farm fresh eggs and they alway come out perfect with this method. Farm fresh are the hardest eggs to hard boil, you always loss so much egg with other methods. Now my eggs come out perfect.
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My Instant Pot does not have a manual button so please give me directions for my type of IP. Thank you.
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I tried this last night 5-5-5. They were not done in the middle.. wasn’t thrilled
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How would you adjust the times for cooking at an altitude of 5280 feet?
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Raw...put back in for another five minutes. Still slightly in yolk. Very disappointed.
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This is the best way to "boil" eggs ever! The first time I tried it, with one cup of water, there were s few slightly cracked eggs. I just did it again but used 2 cups of water and had no cracks. Not sure if the amount of water helped but thats how I'll do it from now on.
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I had some issues using cold refridgerated eggs in a silicone basket. So I now use the metal rack and let the eggs warm to room temp for a bit prior to cooking. Then 5 5 5. Thanks!
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Thought I would try hard boiled eggs today & they turned out perfect! So impressed
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Eggs were perfect!!
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Perfect hard boiled eggs. I did 18 eggs in steamer basket and only 1 egg cracked. I added 4 cups of water.
