Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Well, I’m spent. We finished up our spring break Disney World and Universal trip late last night, and we packed in ALL the rides and attractions and pool time and play. And now I need a vacation from my vacation. Thankfully, it’s gonna be a few very low-key days before school and work start back up next week. So I’ve got a bit of recovery time. Let’s move right on to the food though. Today’s recipe for Instant Pot hard boiled eggs is one I’ve been meaning to share with you for months and months. And the day is finally here! Previously, I’ve shared baked hard boiled eggs. They are hands off and so easy. Plus, you can take a few out early for soft-boiled eggs. Same is true for making regular hard boiled eggs stove top, which is often my go to, especially if I just need a couple. But I don’t know, I think making them in the Instant Pot might be my new favorite way to do hard boiled eggs. These take just a couple of minutes to prep and then they cook away until they are perfectly done. A quick move to a cold water bath - to stop the cooking so they aren’t overdone - and they are ready to go. Plus, oh wow, these eggs peel SO easily. Seriously, no fussing with little pieces of shell stuck all over the eggs. No gouging out chunks of the egg as you try to remove the shell. Nope, just perfectly peeled, easily peeled eggs. It’s glorious.

My favorite way to use these is for my mom’s classic Southern deviled eggs. They are a must at holidays and special occasions. They’re also great for parties and potlucks. I’ve also got a bulleted list of TONS of ideas of how to use hard boiled eggs below. I love how versatile they are. And what a wholesome, well-rounded, high protein snack they are. I’m actually making these on the regular right now because my daughter needs to be eating some extra “grow” foods. She’s on a medication that decreases her appetite during the day, so her doctor said to add some extra foods at breakfast, snack and dinner to make up for it and help get her some protein and healthy fats to keep her growing well. Eggs of course were at the top of that list! And it’s so easy to keep some hard-boiled eggs on hand in the fridge to serve her anytime during the week.

Thankfully, her brother loves them too - a rare thing for them to like the same food - so we’ve always got some on hand these days. (And if you are an egg lover like me, check out this collection of the best egg recipes.) Now, because I know this is the main question, let’s just call it out.

How long do you cook hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot?

Place eggs on a rack in the Instant Pot insert, add a cup of cold water, then seal and cook for 5 minutes on high pressure, followed by quick release. Transfer the eggs to a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes. That’s it! So quick and so easy. OK, let’s dive in a little more.

I’ve got some notes and tips coming up below on how to make Instant Pot eggs. Just tryin’ to be helpful. If you want to jump on down to the recipe, simply scroll right on through the rest of the text. The recipe card is near the bottom of the page, above the comments section.

Notes on making Instant Pot hard boiled eggs:

Also, a quick disclaimer: Instant Pot recipes often fail to mention the time it takes for the pot to come to pressure or to release it. I have found it misleading when trying to plan, so I wanted to be sure to include it here. I’ve included 15 minutes of “additional time” to account for the amount of time it will take for the pot to come to pressure and then the time for the quick release. The exact amount of time can vary, but that’s at least a rough estimate. Oh and in case you’re in the market for one, I have and love this 6-quart Instant Pot.

Now we’ve made all these gorgeous hard boiled eggs, what are we going to do with them? There’s SO many ways to enjoy them! Let’s get a few ideas flowing.

Ways to use hard boiled eggs:

Use for breakfast or snack cut in half and sprinkled with some salt and pepper
Or get creative and change up the seasonings (everything bagel, anyone??)
Slice (or grate) and put over avocado toast
Add to a savory oatmeal or a grits bowl
Slice or chop and add to a salad
Make egg salad (or curried egg salad)
Make deviled eggs
Pack for a school or work lunch
Use with a grain bowl
Slice and use in a grilled cheese sandwich; add bacon if you have it
Add to potato salad
Serve with a ramen bowl
Use with a stacked veggie sandwich If you have other favorite ways to use hard boiled eggs, please share in the comments section below. We can all use more ideas!

Now, part of the beauty of making a big batch of hard boiled eggs is that you will probably end up with extras. I love cooking once and having food ready to go for days. So let’s talk about what to do with the leftovers.

How do you store hard boiled eggs?

Hard boiled eggs are best stored unpeeled, with the shell still on. Store the eggs, in the shell, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Once peeled, any extra unused eggs will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
You can keep peeled hard boiled eggs in a bowl of cold water, changing it daily, to prolong their freshness; they’ll keep for up to 5-7 days this way.
They will also last up to 5-7 days if you keep them wrapped in a damp paper towel and placed in a sealed container. Not sure how long yours have been in the refrigerator? Give them a whiff. If you smell any rotten odors or any sulfur, they need to be tossed. OK, you are ready to make and enjoy some eggs! I hope you give them a try this way. I think you’ll love how easy they are to make and peel and how perfectly cooked they come out. Enjoy! XO, Kathryn

Large eggs: I use large eggs. If you are using a different size, the timing may vary. Quantity: I can fit 8 eggs in my Instant Pot rack without touching, and that’s usually as many as I need. You can certainly do fewer. Rack: The rack that comes with your Instant Pot is perfect to use for making eggs. You don’t need to buy anything special for this. Water bath: Fill a bowl with cold water (and/or add some ice cubes to it) before the eggs are finished, or while are you doing the quick release. The eggs need to be transferred to the water bath to stop the cooking. Peeling: As mentioned, eggs made in the Instant Pot are incredibly easy to peel! However, if you are storing them, leave the shells on. How to store hard boiled eggs: Hard boiled eggs are best stored unpeeled, with the shell still on. Store the eggs, in the shell, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Once peeled, any extra unused eggs will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. You can keep peeled hard boiled eggs in a bowl of cold water, changing it daily, to prolong their freshness; they’ll keep for up to 5-7 days this way. They will also last up to 5-7 days if you keep them wrapped in a damp paper towel and placed in a sealed container.

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title: “Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs” ShowToc: true date: “2024-11-06” author: “Carlton Shepherd”

Why Instant pot boiled eggs are Best ?

It is ridiculously simple! It takes out all guesswork of making perfect hard-boiled eggs. There is no monitoring that eggs are boiling for the correct time . You don’t have to babysit the stove because a minute in cooking here and there can easily the texture of boiled eggs. All you need to do is place the eggs and water into instant pot, set the time. And it well do the rest of the job. Return back to the kitchen after short time and your easy to peel Instant pot hard boiled eggs are waiting for you. That simple! The best part is you get consistent results in terms of perfect boiled eggs Each time. Hands down this is the best way to make hard boil eggs, for real! Now Imagine there are so many egg recipes you make with them. How long to boil eggs, how much time for soft boiled eggs, how to make perfect hard-boiled eggs each time. I have answered all these questions related to instant pot eggs. If you do not own an instant pot or electric pressure cooker, No worries at all. Here’s How to make hard boil eggs on stovetop.

Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs

Everyone has a preference for how they like their eggs for the breakfast. It is not always easy to get a perfectly boiled egg every day but I have got just the solution. What is perfectly cooked egg anyways. First let’s get that out of our way. It can vary depending on the individual. For example perfectly boiled egg for me is when white are set and yolk is almost 80% set. For my boy He loves boiled egg with a creamy custardy yolk and husband loves a fully cooked yolk and white. So for all of us perfectly boiled egg is different. But one good news is all of this is possible. You can make soft boiled eggs, medium boiled eggs or hard boiled eggs in Instant pot!

Can You Really Boil Eggs in IP or Pressure cooker?

Still a sceptic? I know widespread scepticism about boiling eggs in an instant pot exists. Let me tell you this Electric pressure cooker is actually a lifesaver in the kitchen. If standing for long hours in kitchen babysitting food while it is being cooked is not your thing, then you will love instant pot too. I know I am hooked, and making everything I can think of in the instant pot. Let me show you how you can boil eggs perfectly in an instant pot. I can assure you of one thing that peeling eggs boiled in Instant pot is comparatively easier to peel than any other method. Also, giving the boiled eggs an ice bath, and then peeling them is a good hack to peel the eggs easily. You can misjudge the cooking time on a gas stove but never on an instant pot. There are some benefits of technology! How do you boil eggs? Do you prefer stovetop method or Instant Pot?

The timings for a hard boiled and soft boiled egg is obviously different in the instant pot. You can hard boil an egg in 5 minutes and for soft boiled it is 3 minutes. A few things you have to be careful of while using the instant pot are listed in my previous article on know all about an instant pot. What is an Instant Pot? Things you must know before buying Instant Pot.

How long to Boil Eggs in Instant Pot

Perfect hard boiled egg time for me is 5 minutes. Actually it varies between 4-5 minutes. It is very easy to over-boil the eggs. I like the hard boiled eggs just cooked, when yolk is still creamy, and that takes exact 5 minutes in instant pot. Once the cook time is over let the pressure release for 5 minutes and then check to force release any remaining pressure. After that open the lid of pressure cooker. If you boil it more than that there is grey ring formation around the yolk, which indicates overcooked and slightly dry yolk.

Some people suggest to release the pressure from the instant pot naturally. But I always release it just after 5 minutes of pressure cooking, and thats the perfect hard boiled egg time for me.

For soft boiled eggs, I cook them in medium pressure for 3 minutes.

How Many Eggs can You boil in the Instant Pot

You can boil as many as a dozen eggs in an Instant pot. I have Instant pot DUO and I can easily boil 6-8 eggs in one go. And If I place multi rack then easily 12-14 eggs can be boiled.

How to Hard Boil Eggs

To make hard boiled eggs in Instant pot, you need to follow these simple steps. Ingredients required - 6-12 Eggs, 1cup Water Preparation - Place the rack in the bottom of IP. Pour in the water and place the eggs in a single layer. Ensure that eggs have enough space between each other for even cooking. Now cover and seal the lid.

Pressure cooking After closing the lid, set IP on manual mode (high pressure) and 5 minutes for hard boiled eggs. Wait for natural release for 5 more minutes. After that quick release and open the lid after releasing the steam. For making soft boiled eggs in IP, cooking time is 3 Minutes pressure cook on high and then quick release of steam. For Medium Boiled eggs in Instant Pot, cooking time is 3 Minutes pressure cook on high, natural release for 3 minutes and then quick release of steam. Ice Bath - Transfer the boiled eggs to a pot full of iced water and let them cool for few minutes for easy peeling eggs. 5 minutes and then you are ready to peel them and enjoy them as it is or make few boiled egg recipes that I have mentioned in the end of this post.

Notes and Tips for Making Perfect boiled eggs

*Important point - I made these hard boiled eggs in Instant pot DUO and being a smaller in size you can boil 6-8 eggs in Instant pot DUO. *To help prevent eggs from cracking while boiling in instant pot, bring them to room temperature before cooking. If you often wonder why a grey ring is formed around the egg yolk of a boiled egg. It happens due to over boiling. Solution for this is boiling the egg for right time. It will prevent that grey circle around yolk.

Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs Time

Safety Tips for cooking eggs in Instant Pot

Always check that pressure is fully released before opening the lid. Because the steam is very hot and may cause burns. Use a kitchen towel to open the lid of the instant pot after the eggs are boiled. Be very careful not to hover your hands around the pressure vent when you manually release the pressure. Use a wooden spoon to release the vent manually, do not touch with bare hands, it is hot. You can even place the eggs on a steamer basket. keep the rack below the basket. It will help you to take all the eggs out at once. Use tongs to remove the hot boiled eggs.

Ways to Use Hard Boiled Eggs

Boiled eggs are a daily dose of protein and energy in our day to day meals. There are various ways you can use hard boiled eggs. You can make various boiled eggs recipes including egg curry, egg salad, Boiled egg sandwich etc. Also you can read 5 Things you can do with Boiled eggs. Simple Punjabi Egg curry, Masala Egg curry, Thin broth like Punjabi Tari wali Curry Kolhapuri egg curry recipe, Kerala Mutta roast, Kerala egg curry, Sri Lankan coconut egg Egg curry, Bengali Egg curry, Mumbai egg curry, egg keema ghotala. There is a long list of egg curry recipes that you can make with these hard boiled eggs.

How Long You can Store Hard boiled eggs

A hard-boiled egg can be stored in the refrigerator 3-5 days. I do not advice to freeze boiled eggs. However before storing eggs in the refrigerator it is better to peel them first. Place the peeled eggs in an Airtight container and store in the fridge.