Easy Peel Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs – 15 Minutes

Get perfectly cooked, easy peel hard boiled eggs in the instant pot in 15 minutes! This foolproof method is great for meal prep and is the easiest way to cook hard boiled eggs that you will ever try!

I have made these Instant Pot Hard Boiled eggs many times and they have cooked perfectly every single time. This is by far the BEST method for cooking hard boiled eggs. And the Instant Pot does all the work for you! Get beautiful yellow yolks with firm, cooked egg whites every time. No more watching over a pot of boiled eggs in water ever again, thanks to the instant pot!

Not only is this a foolproof method for cooking hard boiled eggs but it is great for meal prep too because you can cook 6-12 eggs at once. Use them for making recipes like this egg salad, tuna egg salad or deviled eggs during the busy work week. 

Don’t have an instant pot? Try these air fryer hard boiled eggs. They are just as quick and easy to make!

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• Why Cook Hard Boiled Eggs In The Instant Pot?
• Ingredients
• Recommended Kitchen Tools
• How To Cook Hard Boiled Eggs In The Instant Pot 
• Expert Tips
• Cooking Chart For Hard Boiled Eggs In The Instant Pot
• Storage Recommendations
• Ways To Use Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
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• FAQs
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• Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Why Cook Hard Boiled Eggs In The Instant Pot?

• Quick – the eggs cook in about 15 minutes. 
• Easy – all you need is an instant pot, water, and some eggs!
• Foolproof method – perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs every time!
• Customizable– make soft-boiled, medium boiled, or hard boiled eggs. See the cooking chart below for cooking recommendations.  
• Easy peel – you will not believe how easily the shells peel right off these eggs!

Ingredients

• Eggs – 6-12 uncooked large eggs, I recommend using fresh eggs for the best results. Most store-bought eggs are only 24-72 hours old and will last 2-3 weeks in your refrigerator. 
• Water – 1 cup of water to help the eggs steam while they cook. 
• Ice – for the ice bath that helps to stop the cooking process. 

Recommended Kitchen Tools

• Instant Pot – I used a 6-quart Instant Pot and was able to cook 12 eggs at once. Smaller Instant Pots will only be able to handle up to 6 eggs at one time. So you will need to cook them in batches. 
• Bowl – to use for the ice bath. I used a large glass mixing bowl. 
• Tongs – for easily removing the eggs from the instant pot. 

How To Cook Hard Boiled Eggs In The Instant Pot 

Here is a summary of the steps for cooking hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot. See the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the detailed recipe instructions and notes.

Expert Tips

• Use room temperature eggs – room temperature eggs are less likely to crack or split open and will cook more evenly. Quickly bring them to room temperature before you cook them by placing the eggs in a bowl of warm water, covered with a clean towel for 5 minutes. 
• Utilize the 5-5-5 method – This popular method makes it easy to remember the cooking process. First, let the Instant Pot come to pressure (5 minutes), then cook the eggs (5 minutes), then let the pressure naturally release for another 5 minutes. This method is ideal for hard-boiled eggs. See the chart below for other cooking time recommendations. 
• Place the eggs onto a trivet or steamer basket – to prevent the eggs from cracking and to ensure even cooking, place them on the trivet your Instant Pot came with. This also protects the eggs from burning while they cook. 
• Use fresh water every time – Start with fresh, cold water in the Instant Pot for each batch of eggs you cook. You only need about 1 cup of water, to create the steam that helps to cook the eggs. 
• Use an ice bath – once the eggs are done cooking, immediately place them into an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for 5 minutes in the ice water, then crack and easily peel them or dry and store the eggs for later use. 

Cooking Chart For Hard Boiled Eggs In The Instant Pot

Cooking eggs in an Instant Pot is a great way to achieve consistent results. Here’s a simple chart for cooking boiled eggs in an Instant Pot, including the cooking times for hard-boiled, medium-boiled, and soft-boiled eggs. Remember, these times are based on using 1 cup of water in the pot and placing the eggs on a trivet or in an egg rack. After cooking, perform a quick release of the pressure and then transfer the eggs to an ice water bath for at least 5 minutes to stop the cooking process.

Egg Doneness	High-Pressure Cooking Time	Natural Release Time
Soft-Boiled	2-3 minutes	Quick release
Medium-Boiled	3-4 minutes	Quick release
Hard-Boiled	5  minutes	Quick release

Storage Recommendations

Cooked hard boiled eggs store great in the refrigerator for up to one week. Here are a couple of ways to store them. 

• Storing unpeeled hard-boiled eggs – store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. 
• Peeled hard-boiled eggs – store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

Ways To Use Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

• Salad – add cooked, chopped hard-boiled eggs for a protein boost to any salad or make a hearty egg salad. 
• Wraps – slice the eggs and add them to a wrap with some mixed greens, tomato and sliced avocado for a hearty lunch or dinner. 
• Deviled eggs – easily whip up some delicious deviled eggs for a fun appetizer or snack. 
• Protein-packed snack – we loved to slice the eggs in half, drizzle them with some olive oil and a sprinkle of everything seasoning for a quick, hearty on the go snack.
• Breakfast toast – smash or slice the eggs and pile them onto some whole grain toast and top with avocado for a quick, healthy breakfast everyone will love.

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