Seriously, if you buy an Instant Pot for no other reason, Instant Pot Hard-Boiled Eggs make it totally worth it.
In the Instant Pot, hard-boiled eggs come out cooked perfectly. Plus, when they’re cooked this way, they’re SO fast to make, and they’re almost always SUPER easy to peel.
I read somewhere that the hard-boiled eggs you find in the deli section are often cooked via pressure cooker. I guess they all knew something I didn’t – at least not until last December when I finally gave in to the, erm, pressure, and ordered my very own Instant Pot.
And now, I’ll give you one guess as to what I use my Instant Pot for most.
You guessed it, my friends! I make hard-boiled eggs in the Instant Pot every. single. week. I mean, I make these recipes all the time, too, don’t get me wrong. But eggs? Numero uno, hands down.
Instant Pot hard-boiled eggs are perfect for having in hand for snacking, and don’t even get me started on this classic deviled eggs recipe. YUM.
So, are you ready to learn how to make them yourself? It’s so, so easy. SO EASY.
Let’s do this.
First, fill your Instant Pot with 1 cup of water.
Place the steamer rack in the Instant Pot.
Add 6 large eggs to the rack like so. Point ’em up or point ’em down – I don’t notice a difference either way.
Replace the Instant Pot lid and set the release toggle to the SEALING position.
Press the “Manual” or, if you have a newer model, the “Pressure Cook” button. This will cook the eggs at high pressure. Set the cooking time for 5 minutes.
While the Instant Pot is doing its thing, fill a medium-size bowl with cold water and a couple of ice cubes.
As soon as the 5 minutes are up and the Instant Pot beeps at you, do a quick release by carefully moving the release toggle to the VENTING position. Let the steam escape completely then remove the Instant Pot lid.
Using tongs, carefully transfer each egg to the ice water bath and let them sit there for a few minutes until cool. This will help keep the eggs from overcooking.
That’s it! You have perfect hard-boiled eggs! Wasn’t that easy?!
I keep mine peel-on in the fridge for easy grab-and-go snacking.
(Now aren’t you glad you bought yourself an Instant Pot?!)
Now go forth and make yourself some Instant Pot hard-boiled eggs!
More Instant Pot recipes
- This Instant Pot Golden Lentil & Spinach Soup is one of the most popular on Kitchen Treaty – and in our house too!
- Banana-Walnut Omega-3 Oats cooks up fast and hearty. Perfect rib-sticking breakfast!
- One of my easiest chili recipes right here! Instant Pot Simple Black Bean Chili.