Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs (Perfect Every Time + Easy Peel Method)

Name: Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 16 min
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

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Make perfect hard boiled eggs every time with your Instant Pot. No guesswork, easy peeling, and a foolproof method that makes meal prep simple.

The finished Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs on a serving plate with the instant pot in the background.

An overhead picture of the finished hard boiled eggs made in an instant pot on a grey plate.

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Top Recipe Tips

I’ve learned a few tricks along the way with this easy, hands-off recipe and am sharing them with you so you can make the best hard boiled eggs you have ever made.

Always use the trivet. This helps them sit out of the water and cook evenly.
Don’t overcrowd the pot. The eggs cook better when they are in a single layer rather than stacked on top of each other, so I recommend cooking only as many eggs as will fit in a single layer in your Instant Pot.
Release pressure right away. This helps prevent overcooking by getting the eggs out of the Instant Pot
Don’t skip the ice bath. This also helps prevent the eggs from overcooking.

Ingredients & Estimated Cost:

Recipe Cost: $2.50

Per Serving: $0.20

You only need 3 simple ingredients for this recipe.

Eggs (12 – $2.50): I use large eggs, but any size egg will work.
Ice (2-3 cups – $0.00): Freeze water in Ziploc snack or sandwich bags if you do not have any ice. You want the water super cold.
Water (3 cups – $0.00): Tap water is fine. Use a large bowl for the ice bath.

The recipe cost is calculated based on the required amounts and may vary due to fluctuating grocery prices.

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How to Hard Boil Eggs In An Instant Pot

Add the eggs and cook. It’s so simple, let me show you how.

Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot.
Place the 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 eggs and enjoy, or store them in a sealed container in the fridge.

a collage showing how to make instant pot hard boiled eggs by setting the timer on the instant pot, putting the cooked eggs in an ice bath, and peeling the eggs to eat

Instant Pot Egg Cook Times (Perfect Doneness Guide)

Here’s a quick visual guide showing exactly how your eggs will turn out based on cook time, so you can get your perfect egg just the way you like it.

4 minutes for medium-soft.
5 minutes for medium-hard.
6 minutes for hard-boiled.
7 minutes for well-done.

An overhead picture of the finished eggs with text overlay showing the different doneness of the eggs and how many minutes they were cooked in the instant pot.

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs FAQs

How do you tell if hard-boiled eggs have gone bad?

To check freshness, look for a normal-colored yolk and no bad smell. If either is off, discard the egg. You can also do the float test: eggs that sink are fresh, and eggs that float should be thrown away.

What is the 5-5-5 method for eggs in the Instant Pot?

The 5-5-5 method is an easy way to remember the steps many recipes recommend: 5 minutes of pressure cooking, 5 minutes of natural release, and 5 minutes in an ice bath. I get better results with slightly longer times, so I don’t use the 5-5-5 method in this recipe.

Why are my eggs hard to peel?

This typically means the eggs were overcooked or the ice bath did not occur. Also, use older eggs as fresh eggs are harder to peel.

For more ways to cook hard boiled eggs check out this post on 6 Easy Cooking Methods for Hard Boiled Eggs.

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