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Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Looking for the best method to make hard boiled eggs? Use your Instant Pot! We're teaching you how to make perfect hard boiled eggs every time with the 5-5-5 method.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Cool Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 62 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 6 large whole eggs
  • ice and cold water

Instructions

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  1. Place the pressure cooker on a solid surface such as the counter or stove.
  2. Place a trivet, basket or egg rack in the bottom of the Instant Pot liner.
  3. Add the 1 cup of water.
  4. Place eggs carefully into the basket or trivet, being careful not to crack them.
  5. Close lid and set the vent valve to sealing. Press manual high pressure and set the timer for 5 minutes. Allow the Intstant Pot to work its magic.
  6. Allow the pressure to natural pressure release for 5 minutes.
  7. Quick pressure release any remaining pressure after 5 minutes. 
  8. Open the pot and place the eggs in a bowl of ice water.
  9. Allow the eggs to sit in ice water for 5 minutes. Then remove them, dry them and peel them.
  10. Serve eggs as desired. Store eggs in the fridge.

Notes

  • We use large eggs, but this method should work well for medium eggs and extra large eggs, too. 
  • The calories shown for 1 egg. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

Nutrition Information

Calories 62kcal (3%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 163mg (54%) Sodium 64mg (3%) Potassium 60mg (2%) Vitamin A 240IU (5%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 62

% Daily Value*

Calories 62kcal 3%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 163mg 54%
Sodium 64mg 3%
Potassium 60mg 1%
Vitamin A 240IU 5%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

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