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Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
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Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

This method for hard boiled eggs uses an Instant Pot pressure cooker to produce consistent, easy-to-peel eggs. With cold water and a trivet, eggs steam under pressure for a set time, then are quickly cooled to stop cooking. This technique yields firm whites and creamy yolks with minimal effort and mess, making it handy for meal prep or snacks.

Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
14 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 - 8 eggs
Calories: 63 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Breakfast, Appetizer, Snacks, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 6 - 8 large egg straight from fridge
  • 1 cup (250ml) water cold

Instructions

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  1. Place Eggs in Instant Pot: Place 1 cup (250 ml) of cold water and a trivet in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker. Place 6 - 8 large eggs on the steamer rack. Close the lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing position.
  2. Pressure Cook Eggs: Pressure cook at a) High Pressure: 8 minutes + Quick Release or b) Low Pressure: 12 minutes + Quick Release Open the lid carefully.
  3. Serve Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs: Peel the eggs under cold running tap water and serve immediately. Note: If you are not serving immediately, stop the cooking process by submerging the eggs in a cold water bath for roughly 5 minutes.

Notes

  • Always use 1 cup (250 ml) of cold water to maintain consistent cooking conditions inside the Instant Pot.
  • Do not submerge eggs in the water during cooking; place them on the trivet above the water.
  • Adjust cooking times according to egg size, altitude, and desired firmness, testing and refining as needed.
  • Immediately cool eggs in cold water or an ice bath for about five minutes to stop cooking and ease peeling.

Nutrition Information

Calories 63kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 164mg (55%) Sodium 65mg (3%) Potassium 61mg (1%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 238IU (5%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 - 8 eggs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 63

% Daily Value*

Calories 63kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 164mg 55%
Sodium 65mg 3%
Potassium 61mg 1%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 238IU 5%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.