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Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are an easy way to cook hard-boiled eggs. Let the pressure cooker do the work for you with this easy recipe!
It costs approximately $2.79 to make a dozen hard-boiled eggs. That works out to be about $0.23 per egg. The cost will vary depending on the number of eggs that will fit in a single layer in your Instant Pot.
What You’ll Love About This Instant Pot Hard-Boiled Eggs Recipe
- Perfect Yolks: No more gray rings or dry, crumbly yolks! This method cooks eggs consistently with golden and creamy yolks every single time.
- Soft or Hard, You Decide: This recipe can be adjusted to your liking, whether you prefer soft-boiled or hard-boiled eggs.
- Easy and Hands-Off: Just add water and eggs, set the timer, and walk away! The Instant Pot does all the work.
- Effortless Peeling: Say goodbye to frustrating peeling! Eggs cooked in the Instant Pot have shells that come right off.
- Foolproof and Repeatable: This recipe is reliable and easy to follow so that you can enjoy perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs again and again.
Ingredients & Estimated Cost:
- 12 eggs – $2.79
- Ice – $0.00
- Cold water – $0.00
To learn more about how we price our recipes, check out Budget Recipes Explained. The pricing for this recipe was updated April 2024.
How to Hard Boil Eggs In An Instant Pot
- Add 1 cup water to the Instant Pot and place eggs on a trivet (single layer).
- Set a manual timer (refer to the recipe for the desired cooking time for soft or hard-boiled eggs).
- After cooking, release the pressure manually, then place the eggs in an ice bath for 10 minutes.
- Peel and enjoy eggs, or store them in a sealed container in the fridge.
***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.
Recipe Variations and Substitutions
Cook the eggs according to your desired doneness. Use the guide below.
- 4 minutes for medium-soft.
- 5 minutes for medium-hard.
- 6 minutes for hard-boiled.
- 7 minutes for well-done.
Storage Tips
SERVE: The eggs can be eaten immediately after sitting in the ice bath for ten minutes.
STORE: Store the eggs in an airtight container for up to a week in the refrigerator.
FREEZE: We suggest only freezing the yolks if you want to freeze hard-boiled eggs. The whites become rubbery and inedible once they’re frozen and defrosted. To freeze the yolks, place them in a freezer-safe container and freeze for 4-5 months.
DEFROST: Defrost the egg yolks in the refrigerator overnight.
Recipe FAQs
Does it matter how many eggs I put in an Instant Pot?
Theoretically, you can stack as many eggs as you can fit into your Instant Pot and cook them because there is air between the eggs, the Instant Pot will come to pressure and cook. However, we have found through testing this that the eggs cook better when they are in a single layer versus being stacked on top of each other so we recommend cooking as many eggs will fit in a single layer in your Instant Pot.
How do you tell if hard-boiled eggs have gone bad?
There are a few quick ways to tell if a hard-boiled egg is fresh or not. If, after peeling the egg, the yolk is discolored or has a rotten smell, it is spoiled, and you should discard it. You can also do the float test. If the egg sinks, it is still fresh and safe to eat. However, if the egg floats, it is rotten and should not be consumed.
What is the 5 5 5 method for eggs in Instant Pot?
The 5 5 5 method for cooking eggs in the Instant Pot is an easy way to remember the steps of the recipe. The number five represents the estimated time for each step. Five minutes of pressure cooking, five minutes of manual release for the pressure, and five minutes in the ice bath. We have found our best results to be a slightly higher time in each category and, therefore, do not reference this method in our specific recipe directions.
How long does it take to boil eggs in an Instant Pot?
The time will vary depending on the level of doneness you want the eggs to be according to your likes. For medium-soft, set the timer for four minutes. For medium-hard eggs, set the timer for five minutes. Hard-boiled eggs need to be cooked for six minutes, and well-done eggs should be cooked for seven minutes.
Get Kids Involved
Ages 2-3: Have your child carefully place the eggs in the Instant Pot one at a time. Count the eggs together as they go into the pot. This is a fun way to practice counting skills!
Ages 4-5: Before starting the eggs, ask your child to help make the ice bath. They can add ice and cold water to a large bowl, ready to receive the eggs after cooking.
Ages 6-8: With your supervision, teach them how to turn on the Instant Pot and set the cooking timer for the eggs. This will give them a sense of accomplishment and prepare them to make this recipe independently in the future!
Ages 9-11: As you go through the recipe together, supervise them closely as they help with each step, from making the ice bath to setting the timer.
Ages 12+: Once your child has confidently read the recipe twice, let them take charge in the kitchen. While they’re the superstar chef, preparing the entire recipe on their own, you can celebrate their newfound skill with a happy dance in the corner!
Budget Tips
Eggs are traditionally dyed for Easter and often go on sale around this time. If you watch grocery store ads, you can find them for as low as 99 cents. However, we buy ours at Costco in bulk year-round as we find it more cost-effective.
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- Horseradish Deviled Eggs
- Ambrosia Salad
- Mashed Potatoes
- Seven Layer Salad
- Asparagus in the Oven
- Easter Bunny Rolls
- Copycat Instant Pot Honey Baked Ham
- Hash Brown Casserole
- Mom’s Crockpot Broccoli Casserole
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Liquid measuring cup
- large bowl
Ingredients
- 6-12 Eggs – eggs cook best in a single layer so this will depend on the size of your Instant Pot
- Ice
- Cold Water
Instructions
PRESSURE COOK:
- Place a rack in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
- Add 1 cup of water
- Layer eggs in a single layer
- Set the timer for 4 minutes for medium-soft, 5 minutes for medium-hard, 6 minutes for hard boiled, and 7 minutes for well done eggs on the manual setting.
- Cook then manual release when the alarm sounds.
PREP ICE BATH:
- While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice bath by adding ice to a large bowl and filling it with cold water.
CHILL AND SERVE:
- Immediately add the eggs to the ice bath and let them cool for 10 minutes.
- Peel and serve or store the eggs in a sealed container for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
Chenée says
So glad I found this post! I always struggle with overcooking my hard boiled eggs, and this way seems totally foolproof! Thanks!
Kathleen says
Quick, easy and perfect eggs every time.
Heather says
I’m going through a kitchen remodel right now so relying on my Instant pot a lot right now. Made these hard boiled eggs in it and they came out perfect!
Kristine says
Stop it right now! This recipe SAVED MY LIFE. I hate making hardboiled eggs, but my husband is from Oklahoma and he LOVES picked eggs. I use this recipe/method weekly now THANK YOU!