Perfect Hands-Off Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
A fuss-free, hands-off method to make perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs using an Instant Pot, delivering smooth, tender eggs with easy peeling every time.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Large eggs (fresh or a few days old)
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- Ice cubes or cold water (for ice bath, optional)
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar (optional, for easier peeling)
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of water into the Instant Pot inner pot and place the steaming rack or trivet inside.
- Carefully place up to a dozen large eggs on the rack in a single layer, avoiding stacking.
- Close the lid and set the valve to the sealing position. Select the ‘Pressure Cook’ or ‘Manual’ setting on high pressure and set the timer for 5 minutes.
- When cooking ends, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then carefully switch the valve to venting to release remaining steam.
- Quickly transfer the eggs to a large bowl filled with ice water and let sit for at least 5 minutes to stop cooking and ease peeling.
Notes
Use slightly older eggs for easier peeling. Do not skip the ice bath to prevent overcooking. Adjust cooking time for egg size: add 1 minute for jumbo/extra-large eggs, subtract 30 seconds for medium eggs. Natural pressure release for 5 minutes is crucial to avoid cracking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large hard boiled
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0.6
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 0.6
- Protein: 6
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