These Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are quick, simple, and come out perfect every time! A quick breakfast or snack that is healthy and tasty.
I love my Instant Pot for many reasons and this is definitely one of the main ones. No overcooked eggs, no losing half of the egg trying to get the peel off, and so much quicker to make! This is the only way I make eggs now.
Put the rack in the bottom of the Instant Pot and fill with 1 cup of water. Place as many eggs as you can into one layer on the rack. I can usually get 16 large eggs. Close it, turn it on manual, make sure the valve is closed and reduce the time to 4 minutes.
Once they're done, hit cancel and release the pressure. You want to do this right away or the eggs will keep cooking. Get them in a bowl of cold water and let them cool for 5 minutes.
You'll want to peel them while they're still warm. 5 minutes is perfect cooling time.
These actually aren't hard boiled eggs- they're steamed. And apparently that makes all the difference because I have never peeled an egg so easily in my life. I usually peel them one handed because I'm holding a baby with my other arm. I'm so glad they're so easy!
Perfect every time! I can never resist a warm, freshly cooked egg. That sounds weird. They are just so good and if you've never tried one warm then I highly recommend it.
You will love, love, love how easy these eggs are! The yolks are perfect, not overdone and creamy and there is no green ring around the yolk. These are great for snacking, egg salad, Paleo Chipotle Bacon Deviled Eggs, or any other deviled egg recipe.
HERE is the Instant Pot I have and love!
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Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Ingredients
- 16 large eggs
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Place the wire rack in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Pour in 1 cup of water.
- Place the raw eggs on the rack and fit them in tightly. I can usually fit 16, but that will depend on the size of your eggs.
- Close the Instant Pot, make sure the valve is closed, and hit the manual button. Reduce the time to 4 minutes and let them cook. (high pressure)
- As soon as the timer goes off, hit cancel and release the pressure. Leaving them in there will result in them overcooking.
- Transfer them to a large bowl (I use a serving spoon) and cover with cold water. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Peel while still warm and rinse any shell pieces off.
- Use immediately or store in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Jessica Harris says
Just wanted you to know this worked perfectly in spite of the fact we used a Duo model that didn't correspond exactly to the directions. I was so sure we would fail but they turned out perfectly. What a relief over egg devices that demand perforation! Thank you for this; I'm inspired to upgrade to a model that corresponds to most directions!
Jackie says
Hardboiled eggs in my Instant Pot! Who would have believe it?! My granddaughter recommended this receipe. I tried it tonight and it was perfection in every way! The shells basically fell off!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks for trying them, Jackie! So glad you liked the "recipe" and they came out great for you.
Vicki says
What is an Instant Pot?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Vicki- it is a multi-cooker, mainly used as an electric pressure cooker. HERE is the one I have and love.
K Fox says
I understand most of this but I have memory issues so need thins stated very clearly. Where do I go to make it a manual cooking process? None of the names on the front of my Instant Pot that shows the word “MANUAL”. I usually set it on Eggs but many times it goes longer than is supposed to & then my eggs crack. Please be specific with answer so I can remember each step to take.
Thank you!
Jessica DeMay says
Hi- I was told by someone that not all versions have the manual button, so maybe that's the case. I have had the 6-in-1 and 7-in-1 (both 6 qt) and both those have it, but if you have a different model then it might be called something else. If you have the 8 qt then I would try the "pressure cook" button. Or if you want to let me know exactly which one you have and I can help better. Thanks!
Raymonda says
My instapot did not come with a wire rack. Can I cook them without the rack?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Raymonda- yes! Since posting this I have tried cooking them just on the bottom of the pot and it works great. No change. Enjoy!
Melissa Bianco says
I just got my instant pot for Christmas and there is no manual button on the front of the machine. I have the 8 quart duo plus instant pot. Can you tell me what button I would use to make the boiled eggs? I'm so new to this and just want to make sure I'm using the machine correctly. I do have an egg button. Please let me know.
Thank you
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Melissa- Okay, I'm not familiar with that model, but here is my suggestion. Hit the "pressure cook" button and then you want it on high pressure. Reduce the time to 4 minutes. I think using the "egg" button may be a different time. Hope that helps and let me know if that doesn't work.
Danielle Rockman Greene says
I was so excited to try this recipe, but mine came out SUPER soft and underdone. I followed your instructions exactly, so I'm not really sure what happened! Any ideas?!
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Danielle- I'm sorry about that. Did you cook on high? Do you have an Instant Pot (not another brand)? I'm not sure why they would come out underdone.
Jim Price says
I try to keep my eggs at room temperature prior to cooking. Not sure if that is the problem in this case.
Nurse Dee says
So is it 4 minutes on LOW manual pressure? I really want to get this right as I don't want to waste a single free-range egg. 🙂 Thank you - can't wait to try this!!
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Dee- 4 minutes on high. Sorry that's not clear. Mine automatically sets to high, but I'll write that in the directions. Hope you love them 🙂
Nurse Dee says
Thank you, Jessica, for your help! I'm a total IP newbie but I'm felling in love very quickly and am wondering if I can find a way to get it to paint my house...;-)
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome! Ha- that's exactly how I felt when I first got it. I love it so much 🙂