Easy Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe That Peel Perfectly Every Time
This easy Instant Pot method delivers perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs with shells that peel off effortlessly every time. Quick, simple, and ideal for meal prep or snacks.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–12 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of water into the Instant Pot inner pot and place the steaming rack or trivet inside, ensuring it is stable.
- Gently place 6 to 12 large eggs on the rack in a single layer without stacking, allowing steam to circulate freely.
- Close the lid and set the valve to sealing.
- Select the manual or pressure cook button and set the timer for 5 minutes on high pressure (4 minutes for slightly softer yolks).
- When the timer beeps, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes without touching the valve.
- Carefully switch the valve to venting to release any remaining steam, then wait until the float valve drops before opening the lid.
- Using tongs or a slotted spoon, immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl filled with ice water and let them sit for at least 5-10 minutes to cool completely.
- Crack the shell gently on a hard surface, roll the egg to loosen the shell, then peel. The shell should come off in large pieces, leaving smooth whites.
Notes
Use slightly older eggs (about a week old) for easier peeling. Do not stack eggs in the Instant Pot. Always use an ice bath immediately after cooking to stop the cooking process and improve peeling. Store unpeeled eggs in the fridge up to one week; peeled eggs submerged in water in an airtight container for 3-4 days. For softer yolks, reduce pressure cooking to 4 minutes and natural release to 3 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large egg
- Calories: 70
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 0.6
- Protein: 6
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