Instant Pot hard boiled eggs are one of the simplest kitchen skills you can master, offering perfectly cooked eggs with very little effort. Whether you’re preparing breakfasts for the week, adding protein to quick lunches, or stocking your fridge for easy snacks, this method is reliable and fuss-free. With just a few minutes of hands-on time, you’ll have perfect hard boiled eggs every time.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: About 15 minutes
Servings: 6–12 eggs
Ingredients
- 6–12 large eggs
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Add 1 cup of water to the instant pot.
- Add however many eggs you need that can fit without stacking. The time doesn’t change no matter the amount.
- Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing.
- Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
- Carefully, remove the instant pot to the sink and run cool water over the eggs until they have cooled enough to pick up.
- Peel and enjoy or store in the refrigerator to cool for later.
Tips for Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs
The best way to peel hard boiled eggs is to do so while they are still warm and with a thin spoon. A lot of people cool their eggs on an ice bath before peeling or refrigerate them before peeling. I find it much easier to get the shell membrane off while the hard boiled eggs are still slightly warm.
While you can totally peel eggs with your fingertips, I find it easier and faster to use a spoon. You simply insert a thin spoon on one end matching the curve of the spoon to the curve of the egg. Slide the spoon all the way around the egg carefully and the shell come off smoothly.
Not all spoons are all equal however and this method doesn’t work well with thicker spoons. My go to spoons to have on hand for peeling hard boiled eggs are these super affordable spoons from Walmart.
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