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You can make hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot or any other pressure cooker. I love eggs made in the Instant Pot, they are cooked perfectly, and quickly.

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Hard-boiled eggs can be challenging. If you cook them too long, the egg yolks can get a green hue on them. If you don’t cook them long enough, you can’t use them for recipes.

Hard-boiled eggs make a great high protein snack. I also love them in creamed eggs on toast. You can make boil eggs. You can also cook them in an Instant Pot. The Instant Pot is a particular pressure cooker brand.

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I love my Instant Pot! You can cook rice, steam, saute, slow cook, make yogurt, and use it as a pressure cooker. This kitchen appliance is one I use every single week.

It has a stainless steel insert so you can always scrub it nice and clean. So if you are wondering if you can make eggs in the Instant Pot, you can.

What I love about preparing Instant Pot hard cooked eggs is that they come out perfectly. If you aren’t super attentive, you may have eggs that are overcooked.

You can cook eggs in the Instant Pot easily. I like to cook mine a dozen at a time. I prefer either eggs from my mother’s chickens or organic eggs.

Let’s go over what you need to do to cook perfect hard boiled eggs in your Instant Pot.

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How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs in an Instant Pot

  1. Place a wire rack in the bottom. I used the one that came with the Instant Pot. If you don’t have the one that came with the pot, you can use a stainless steel rack as long as it fits inside of the pot.
  2. Add 1 cup of water. The eggs steam instead of being fully submerged. This gives you an almost fluffy yolk on the inside.
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  3. Place the eggs on the wire rack.
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  4. Put the lid on.
  5. Set the pressure cooker to high and for 6 minutes.
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  6. Do a quick release when the cooking cycle has completed.
  7. Immediately remove the eggs from the Instant Pot.

Recipe Tips

  • If you are using a larger pressure cooker be sure to add in additional water. Go up to 1 1/2 cups of water.
  • Make sure to do a quick release, and remove the eggs from the pot, this way they don’t accidentally overcook.
  • Can’t get your InstantPot to seal? Remove the lid and check the silicone ring to make sure it is in place.

Frequently asked questions about cooking eggs in an Instant Pot

If I want to cook more eggs do I need to increase the time?

No, the Instant Pot works off of pressure, not strict cooking time. We are concerned about cooking time while the pot is under pressure.

I have an 8 quart Instant Pot, do I need to add more water?

Yes, I would increase the water to 1 1/2 cups.

How do I soft boil an egg in the Instant Pot?

If you want a runny yolk set the cooking time to 2 minutes. If you want a yolk that is soft but somewhat firm, set the cooking time to 3 minutes.

Recipes to Make with Hard Boiled Eggs

  • Egg Salad with Relish
  • Old Fashioned Deviled Eggs
  • Starbucks Protein Box
  • Truffle Deviled Eggs

Favorite Instant Pot Recipes

  • Instant Pot Beef Stew
  • Instant Pot Corned Beef
  • Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
  • Instant Pot Risotto
  • Instant Pot Stick of Butter Rice
  • Instant Pot Tomato Soup

Check out more of my easy Instant Pot Recipes here on CopyKat!

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

How to make perfect hard boiled eggs in an Instant Pot.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs in an Instant Pot, Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs, Keto, Paleo

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 6 minutes minutes

Total Time: 12 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 62kcal

Author: Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

  • 12 eggs
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  • Place rack inside of an Instant Pot.

  • Place eggs on the wire rack.

  • Add 1 cup of water.

  • Put the lid on and seal the Instant Pot.

  • Set pressure cooker on high for six minutes.

  • When the cooking time is done, release the pressure with an instant release.

  • Carefully remove the eggs from the pot, they will be very hot.

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Notes

  • If you are using a larger pressure cooker be sure to add in more water. Go up to 1 1/2 cups of water.
  • Make sure to do a quick release and immediately remove the eggs from the pot. This way they don’t accidentally overcook.
  • Can’t get your InstantPot to seal? Remove the lid and check the silicon ring to make sure it is in place.

Nutrition

Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 60mg | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.8mg

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  1. PegP

    I would suggest placing the eggs in an ice water bath when removing from the Instant Pot to stop the eggs from cooking

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  2. Karli Baldus

    I don’t know what I did wrong but did 8 quart, 7minutes, released at 7 minutes and half cracked? I used 1 1/2 cups of water. Not sure what I’m doing wrong but sad. I know this is supposed to be super easy

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    • Stephanie

      I am sorry I don’t know what happened. Did you a rack? How many eggs did you cook at once?

      Reply

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FAQs

How many eggs can you boil in the Instant Pot at one time? ›

I've found that 12 eggs fit perfectly on the metal rack at the bottom of your Instant Pot, but if you decide to cook more than 12 eggs at a time, I highly suggest getting this steamer basket. I have this exact one and it works great! The steamer basket also makes transferring the eggs to the ice bath super easy too!

What is the 6 6 6 method for hard-boiled eggs? ›

Add your eggs to your pressure cooker. with a cup of water. and set it to manual high heat for 6 minutes. Let it do a natural release for 6 minutes, then put them in an ice bath for 6 minutes.

How to make a large quantity of hard-boiled eggs? ›

For one to four eggs, bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and turn the heat down to its lowest setting for 12-14 minutes. For five to eight eggs, cook for 15 to 18 minutes. For nine to one dozen eggs, cook for 20 minutes. After cooking, transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water.

What is the 555 rule for eggs? ›

Seal Instant Pot and cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes. Let Instant Pot release naturally for 5 minutes. (Release any remaining pressure after 5 minutes.) Cool eggs in ice bath for 5 minutes.

What is the 555 method for hard-boiled eggs? ›

The 5-5-5 method involves the following: 5-minute cook time. 5-minute natural pressure release. 5-minute ice bath.

Does boiling two eggs take longer than one? ›

It would take marginally longer to get the water to a boil (because you have a little more mass to heat up. But once the water is boiling, it stays at exactly the same temperature, no matter how many eggs are in there. Since the water is at the same temperature, the eggs will cook just as quickly.

How do you boil eggs so they peel easy? ›

Drop the eggs into boiling water. Eggs added to a pot of boiling water rather than brought to a boil along with the cold water will be easier to peel. Plus, this method allows for more precise timing.

How do you boil eggs so they peel easily? ›

Boil eggs with little salt in water . Once they are boiled run them under cold water to make them easier to peel. Once they are cooled off , roll them off on a flat surface, pressing them little bit to make little cracks on them. Now gently peel them.

Is it OK to have 6 boiled eggs in a day? ›

You should limit yourself to one boiled egg per day. If you have heart disease or high cholesterol, you shouldn't have an egg every day.

How to hard boil 20 eggs? ›

Set 12 eggs or as many as you desire (in a single layer) into a large saucepan. Fill pot with water to completely cover the eggs at least 1 inch above eggs and turn heat to high. Bring water to a boil, takes approximately 15 minutes. As soon as eggs start to boil, let boil for 10-12 minutes (I do 11 minutes).

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