Perfect Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe
This recipe demonstrates how to make perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs using an Instant Pot. The pressure cooking method ensures tender whites and creamy yolks, with easy peelability and minimal monitoring. It’s a quick and convenient way to prepare a batch of eggs for snacks, salads, or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 hard boiled eggs 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the Instant Pot: Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot’s inner pot. Place the metal trivet or steamer basket inside the pot.
- Add the eggs: Arrange the 12 eggs on the trivet or in the steamer basket, making sure they are in a single layer and not touching the water.
- Seal and cook: Close the Instant Pot lid securely and set the valve to the sealing position. Select the ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ button and set the timer for 5 minutes at high pressure.
- Natural release: Once the cooking timer completes, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes to let the eggs finish cooking gently.
- Quick release and cool: After the natural release, carefully switch the valve to venting to release any remaining pressure. Open the lid, then immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and cool for at least 5 minutes.
- Peel and serve: When cooled, peel the eggs under cold running water for easier shell removal. Serve immediately or store peeled eggs in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Using fresh eggs may make peeling more difficult; slightly older eggs tend to peel easier.
- Adjust pressure cooking time by 1-2 minutes for softer or harder yolks according to preference.
- Be cautious when releasing pressure manually to avoid burns.
- Eggs can be stored unpeeled in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Keywords: hard boiled eggs, Instant Pot eggs, pressure cooker eggs, easy boiled eggs, meal prep eggs
