This easy recipe for Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs is a lifesaver on busy mornings and last-minute Easter celebrations. Learn how to make perfect soft boiled or hard boiled eggs in under 10 minutes!
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Updated February 2021
Perfect Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Eggs are a big favorite at our house. They’re incredibly nutritious, and you can cook them in tons of yummy ways. We love eating hard boiled eggs for breakfast or throughout the day to keep me fueled. And let me tell you, this quick and easy Instant Pot recipe is seriously life changing!
These eggs cook up in about 7 minutes, and there’s no need to loiter by the stove and wait for the water to boil. Your Instant Pot takes care of everything! And it does an amazing job.
And if you don’t have an Instant Pot, be sure to check out my Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs.
Why Use an Instant Pot?
If you want a fool-proof way to make hard boiled eggs, the Instant Pot is the answer. Cooking the eggs is as easy as pressing a button! The process is not only quicker than using the stovetop, but it also produces more consistent results. Once you start cooking hard boiled eggs in your pressure cooker, you’ll never make them any other way!
What You’ll Need
The ingredients for this recipe are insanely simple. You literally just need eggs and water!
- Large Eggs: If you use small or extra large eggs instead, the cook time will vary.
- Water: You only need 1 cup!
How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot
This easy recipe is great for people who are just getting to know how to use the Instant Pot. Here’s what you’ll have to do:
- Prepare Instant Pot: First, insert the steamer rack that came with your Instant Pot or this other handy steamer / egg rack I got from Amazon. Next, pour one cup of water into the bottom of the inner pot.
- Cook on High: Close and lock the lid and turn the valve to sealing. Press the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK button on HIGH. Allow 5-10 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure, then cook the eggs for 7-9 minutes.
- Release Steam: Immediately do a quick release by using a long spoon and push the valve to venting – allow all the steam to release. Carefully unlock and open the lid.
- Soak Eggs in Ice Water & Peel : Using tongs, transfer the eggs to a large bowl with ice cold water and keep running the cold water into the bowl until the water stays cool. Allow the eggs to sit in the cold water until completely cool (I leave mine for about 8-10 minutes). Once the eggs are cool, gently crack and peel them.
Cook Times for Soft Boiled Eggs
Want to make soft or medium boiled eggs instead? Go for it!
COOKING TIMES FOR INSTANT POT EGGS:
- RUNNY – PARTIALLY COOKED YOLK: 2-3 MINUTES
- MEDIUM BOILED EGGS: 4 MINUTES
- ALMOST COOKED BUT SLIGHTLY SOFT YOLKS – 5-6 MINUTES
- HARD BOILED EGGS: 7-9 MINUTES
Tips for the Best Instant Pot Eggs
For more advice on making hard boiled eggs in your pressure cooker, check out the tips below!
- Don’t Skip the Ice Water Bath: Soaking your hard boiled eggs in ice water after cooking them is an important step, because it makes the eggs a whole lot easier to peel.
- Peel From the Bottom Up: It’s easiest to start peeling your eggs from the bottom and work your way up. Be sure to crack and peel them gently so the shells come off nice and clean.
- Use Large Eggs: You can boil any size eggs in the Instant Pot, but the cook time for this recipe is for large eggs, so keep that in mind and adjust accordingly.
- Avoid Using Farm Fresh Eggs: I find that grocery store (aged) eggs are usually much easier to peel after being boiled. Fresh eggs from backyard chickens or eggs that you purchase from farms and farmer’s markets are usually more alkaline, so the shells tend to stick to the eggs and make them tougher to peel.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT SIZE EGGS TO USE FOR INSTANT POT EGGS
In this case, the size of the egg matters. I used large eggs when I was testing the timing for these methods, so it’s important that you also use large eggs to ensure the same results.
DO YOU USE FRESH OR AGED EGGS FOR HARD BOILING?
W typically purchase our eggs from the local grocery store so that means they are at least a few weeks old. I find that grocery store (aged eggs) are usually much easier to peel when making Instant Pot eggs.
Fresh eggs from backyard chickens or eggs that you purchase from farms and farmer’s markets are usually more alkaline so the shells tend to stick more to the eggs making them tougher to peel
How to Eat Hard Boiled Eggs
There are plenty of different ways to serve hard boiled eggs besides with a little salt and pepper. Eat them for breakfast or any time you need a healthy protein-packed snack – particularly after a run or a high-intensity workout. Here are a few fun ideas:
- Make Egg Salad: My easy Avocado Egg Salad is an excellent lunch or snack option that’s sure to satisfy!
- Turn Them Into Deviled Eggs: Transform basic hard boiled eggs into an ultra flavorful treat by making Deviled Eggs. My recipe includes a dozen delicious variations!
- As a Topping: Hard boiled eggs are a great addition to salads or avocado toast. Slice them up and put them on whatever you’d like!
- In a Sandwich: Add sliced hard boiled eggs to your sandwiches for a protein-packed twist.
How to Store Hard Boiled Eggs
Once they’ve completely cooled, hard boiled eggs should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. They will last for up to 1 week! Perfect for meal prep.
More Instant Pot Recipes to Try
Want to try out more recipes in your pressure cooker? Start with these simple dishes!
This easy recipe for Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs is a lifesaver on busy mornings and last-minute Easter celebrations. Learn how to make perfect soft boiled or hard boiled eggs in under 10 minutes!
- 9 large eggs
- 1 cup water
Insert a steamer rack in the inner pot of the Instant Pot. Pour water inside.
Place the eggs on top of the steamer rack. Close and seal the lid. Switch valve to sealing.
Press the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK (high) button and adjust the time to 7-9 minutes.
Allow 5-10 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure. After the eggs are cooked, immediately do a quick release by using a long spoon and push the valve to venting - allow all the steam to release. Carefully unlock and open the lid.
Using tongs, transfer eggs to a large bowl with ice cold water and keep running the cold water into the bowl until the water stays cool. Allow eggs to sit in the cold water until completely cool (I leave mine for about 8-10 minutes). Once the eggs are cool, gently crack and peel them.
- Place the eggs in a medium-large (depending on how many you make) pot and cover with cold water.
Cover with lid and set the pot over high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil.
As soon as the water comes to a boil, immediately remove the pot from the heat and allow it to sit, covered, for 16-18 minutes.
Using tongs, transfer the eggs to a large bowl with ice cold water and keep running the cold water into the bowl until the water stays cool. (Alternatively, you can also place the eggs in an icebath). Allow eggs to sit in the cold water until completely cool (I leave mine for about 8-10 minutes). Once the eggs are cool, gently crack and peel them.
Other Cook Times for Instant Pot Boiled Eggs
- Runny Yolks: 2-3 minutes.
- Medium Boiled Eggs: 4 minutes.
- Slightly Soft Yolks: 5-6 minutes.
Other Cook Times for Stovetop Eggs
- Soft Boiled Eggs: 4-6 minutes.
- Medium Boiled Eggs: 8-12 minutes.
Please note that the size of your eggs will affect the cooking time. I used large eggs to determine all of these cooking times.
Did you try this recipe?
patricia -
Yes, perfect! thank you!
Sarah -
These are PERFECT! Thank you!
Bev -
I did the 5,5,5 method… they are perfect… Thank you
Johnna -
I just tried the soft boiled 4 minute ones and they came out perfect! Thank you!
Melissa - Skinny Mom Loves Food -
This is great, Kelly! I just got an IP and can’t wait to try this!