Instant Pot Hardboiled Eggs
Making hard-boiled eggs in the Instant Pot is one of the easiest and most foolproof ways to get perfectly cooked eggs every time. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week, making deviled eggs, or just want a quick protein snack, this method ensures easy-to-peel shells and creamy yolks.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Steamer basket optional, can use provided trivet as well
Ingredients
- 1 egg but use as many eggs that fit on your trivet in a single row
Instructions
- Place a trivet or steamer basket inside the Instant Pot.
- Pour in 1 cup of water.
- Arrange the eggs in a single layer on the trivet.
- Secure the lid and set the valve to "Sealing."
- Select "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" and set the time to 5 minutes on high pressure.
- Once the cooking cycle ends, let the pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then carefully quick-release any remaining pressure.
- Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath and let them sit for 5 minutes to stop the cooking process.
- Peel and enjoy!
Notes
- Place a trivet or steamer basket inside the Instant Pot.
- Pour in 1 cup of water.
- Arrange the eggs in a single layer on the trivet.
- Secure the lid and set the valve to "Sealing."
- Select "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" and set the time to 5 minutes on high pressure.
- Once the cooking cycle ends, let the pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then carefully quick-release any remaining pressure.
- Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath and let them sit for 5 minutes to stop the cooking process.
- Peel and enjoy!