Making perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs has never been easier thanks to your Instant Pot! With just a few minutes you can have a few or a lot of perfectly cooked Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs that peel easily too.
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The 5-5-5 method is the name given to eggs that are cooked like this and it stands for 5 minutes of High Pressure- 5 Minutes of Natural Release and - 5 minutes of an Ice Bath.
Perfectly hard-boiled eggs are not only delicious on their own with a sprinkle of salt and pepper, but they also make great additions to salads, sandwiches, and appetizers like deviled eggs. With the right technique, you'll achieve those delightful, creamy-centered hard-boiled eggs every time.
This 5-5-5 eggs method is the best method for cooking eggs and getting easy peel eggs in the end.
With perfectly peeled eggs, you can enjoy recipes like Spicy Deviled Eggs, Dairy Free Deviled Eggs, Dill Pickle Potato Salad, and Easy Egg Salad.
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💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's pretty fool proof. No adding baking soda or vinegar to the pot. No stabbing the eggs with a needle to make a tiny hole in the shell. No crazy gimmicks, just an Instant Pot and some water.
- Turns out perfectly every time. This is the only egg boiling method that I can truly swear by. It works for me every single time I try it and I'm sure you'll have great results too!
- It's easy to remember. With a name like 5-5-5 you can easily remember the steps, 5 minutes of this, 5 minutes of that, etc.
🛒 Ingredients
Eggs- You will need a good amount of raw eggs for this recipe. I recommend having them be at least a week old as older eggs will work better than fresh ones.
Water- To use your Instant Pot you will need a set amount of water (either 1 cup or 1.5 cups). You will also need some water in the ice bath.
Ice- Ice cubes will go into the ice bath which will shock the eggs after cooking and help to make them even easier to peel.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Buy eggs in bulk: Larger cartons usually cost less per egg and are perfect for meal prep.
Use older eggs: Slightly older eggs peel more easily and are ideal for hard boiling, helping reduce food waste.
Cook once, use all week: Hard-boiled eggs can be used across multiple meals, saving both time and money.
🥄 Instructions for Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Step 1: Pour one cup of water into the bottom of your Instant Pot. Use 1.5 cups if you have an 8 qt Instant Pot.
Step 2: Lay the trivet down inside the pot.
Step 3: On the trivet, arrange your eggs so that they can fit.
Step 4: Close the lid and seal the vent.
Step 5: Set the timer for 5 minutes on High Pressure.
Step 6: Let Naturally Release for 5 minutes.
Step 7: Open the lid and then transfer the eggs to a large bowl filled with ice water.
Step 8: Let the eggs sit in the ice bath for 5 minutes before removing and trying to peel.
Use as needed.
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
Timing Matters: The 5-minute cook time does not include the time it takes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure or release pressure.
Instant Pot Steps: Seal the lid, set to 5 minutes, let it pressurize, cook, then allow a 5-minute natural release before opening.
Ice Bath Finish: Move the eggs straight into an ice bath to stop cooking and make peeling easier.
Peeling Tip: If you have long nails, use the sides of your thumbs and fingers to lift the shell so you do not crack or damage the eggs.
❄️ Storage
Peeled Eggs: Last about 1 day in the fridge; peel only what you'll use soon.
Unpeeled Eggs: Keep up to 1 week refrigerated. For meal prep, leave them unpeeled to extend freshness.
Meal Prep Tip: Keeping eggs unpeeled until use helps reduce waste and stretch your budget. For more tips, see How to Make a Healthy Grocery List On a Budget.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
Serve Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs with toast, avocado, or fresh fruit for breakfast. Hard-boiled eggs also pair well with salads, sandwiches, grain bowls, or as a protein-packed snack on their own.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
No, I cannot recommend this. To freeze the eggs will result in a rubbery and watery mess of egg after they thaw. Not ideal. Raw eggs, out of the shell can be frozen (in ice trays) if planning to use in baked recipes.
You should not leave eggs out of the fridge for more than 2 hours after cooking. Unless you plan on using them immediately, allow them to cool and then place them in the fridge until ready to use.
A simple test to check on the age and quality of your eggs is placing them into a glass or bowl of water. If the eggs float at the top or stand up, then it is old and you should either use quickly or discard. If they're at the bottom, then they're still fresh.
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📖 Recipe
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup water - ($0.00)
- 12 large eggs - ($2.78)
- 2 cups ice cubes - ($0.00)
Instructions
- Add water. Add the water to the Instant Pot and place the trivet inside. Use 1 cup of water for a 6-quart or smaller Instant Pot, or 1 ½ cups for an 8-quart model.
- Add eggs. Arrange the eggs on the trivet so they sit in a single layer and fit neatly.
- Pressure cook. Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.
- Natural release. Allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes, then carefully perform a manual release for any remaining pressure.
- Ice bath. Transfer the eggs immediately to a bowl filled with ice and water. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Peel. Peel the eggs and use as desired.
Notes
- Timing. The 5-minute cook time does not include the time it takes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure or release pressure.
- Ice bath. Cooling the eggs quickly helps stop cooking and makes peeling easier.
- Peeling tip. Crack the shell and peel from the wider end for best results.
- Egg freshness test. Eggs that sink and lie flat in water are fresh. Eggs that float or stand upright are older.
Nutritional Information
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