Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot is one of the easiest foods to make. Cooked to a medium firmness, the eggs have creamy yolks and tender whites. Whether you're an Instant Pot newbie looking for no-fail recipes to build your confidence or a kitchen pro who wants perfectly cooked eggs every time, this Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs recipe will be your new go-to. Enjoy!
- Prep time
- 8 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 9 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 9 large eggs
Instructions
- 1
Transfer the eggs into the inner pot placing them on top of an egg rack or trivet. Add 2 cups hot water (1 cup if using the 6 or 3 quart Instant Pot).
- 2
Cover with the pressure sealing lid and set the steam release handle to "Sealing".
- 3
Press the "Manual" button and set the cook time for 5 minutes on High Pressure. When the cook time is completed, allow for a 5 minute natural pressure release. Release the remaining pressure.
- 4
Transfer the eggs into a bowl of ice water. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- 5
Peel the eggs. Rinse with water to remove any small bits of eggshell and pat dry.
- 6
Enjoy the hard boiled eggs sprinkled with salt and pepper or use in your favorite ingredients. Refrigerate the remaining eggs and enjoy within the week.