Are you wanting to know how to make the perfect Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs? Well look no further. Today I am sharing top tips and tricks for cooking those perfect eggs every time using the 5-5-5 Method. Making hard boiled eggs in the pressure cooker has never been easier. Learn the basics of pressure cooking eggs in your Instant Pot.
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Why This Recipe Works
Cooking the perfect hard boiled eggs can take practice and may involve trial and error as the pressure and times can change depending on the altitude in which you live. Whether cooking one or two fresh eggs for breakfast or pressure cooking a dozen eggs, by following these instructions, you should get the perfect hard boiled eggs every time.
📋 Ingredients
- Eggs: Are the primary ingredient, providing protein and nutrients, turning out perfectly cooked in the Instant Pot.
- Cold Water: Used to create steam in the Instant Pot, ensuring even and thorough cooking of the eggs.
- Ice (For The Ice Water Bath): This alts the cooking process post-pressure cooking, cools the eggs for easy handling, and simplifies the peeling process.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
- Water Enhancements: Adding a splash of vinegar or a pinch of salt to the water can help prevent egg shells from cracking and make peeling easier, offering a subtle tweak to the basic method.
- Ice Bath Alternatives: Instead of a strict 5-minute ice bath, try a cold water rinse immediately after cooking to stop the cooking process. This may slightly affect the texture but can save time if you're in a hurry.
- Cooking Time Adjustments: While the 5-5-5 method yields consistently set whites and jammy yolks, you can experiment by extending the high-pressure time by 1-2 minutes for firmer yolks or reducing it slightly for softer centers, depending on your preference.
🔪How to Cook Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs?
Step One: Add your fresh eggs and 1 cup of water to your Instant pot.
Step Two: Set the pressure cooker to cook hard boiled eggs for 5 minutes.
Step Three: Allow the eggs to pressure release naturally for 5 minutes. Then release the remaining pressure at the end of 5 minutes.
Step Four: Finally, Ice your hard-cooked eggs for 5 minutes in ice-cold water.
Step Five: Your eggs should be easy to peel and be cooked just right!
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- After using the ice bath on your eggs, they should peel very easily. Sometimes this is not always the case, but for me, when I follow the 5-5-5 method, my eggs peel fast and effectively.
💭 FAQs
You can pressure cook up to 16 eggs in your Instant Pot at any one time.
The best eggs to use for the Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs method are large, fresh farm eggs. Older or smaller eggs may not cook evenly.
An ice bath cools the eggs quickly and stops the cooking process. This prevents the eggs from becoming overcooked and rubbery.
To make an ice bath, fill a large bowl with several inches of cool water and ice. Add the boiled eggs to the ice bath and let them cool for about five minutes. After five minutes, the eggs should be cool to the touch. If they are not, continue to let them sit in the ice bath until they are cool.
If you follow this method for cooking hard-boiled eggs they should not crack. However if they do crack, place in water anyway to cool. Then peel the cold eggs after 5 minutes.
Allow boiled eggs to cool to room temperature. Store them in the refrigerator within two hours of boiling. Keep the eggs in their shells and place them in an airtight container or egg carton. Refrigerate for up to one week.
Peel boiled eggs only when ready to eat. Store peeled eggs in an airtight container with a damp paper towel to prevent drying.
Consume within one day for the best texture.
Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite ways to use hard boiled eggs:
- Avocado Toast – Creamy avocado on crispy toast, topped with sliced eggs and a sprinkle of chili flakes.
- Classic Caesar Salad – Crisp romaine, parmesan, croutons, and a creamy dressing, complemented by chopped boiled eggs.
- Potato Salad – A creamy, tangy side dish with boiled eggs adding richness and texture.
- Spinach and Egg Sandwich – A nutritious sandwich with fresh spinach, cheese, and a hint of mustard.
- Ramen – A comforting bowl of noodles with broth, veggies, and a perfectly halved boiled egg.
- Curry (Indian or Thai) – Hard-boiled eggs absorb the rich, spiced flavors of the curry sauce.
- Deviled Eggs – A classic appetizer with a creamy, seasoned filling.
- Grain Bowls – A wholesome mix of quinoa, roasted veggies, and eggs for protein.
- Toast with Hummus – A Mediterranean-inspired option with creamy hummus and sliced eggs.
- Shakshuka – A spiced tomato-based dish where eggs add richness and texture
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Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Ingredients
- 10 Eggs
- Water
Instructions
- Add your fresh eggs and 1 cup of water to your Instant pot.
- Set the pressure cooker to cook hard boiled eggs for 5 minutes.
- Allow the eggs to pressure release naturally for 5 minutes. Then release the remaining pressure at the end of 5 minutes.
- Finally, Ice your hard cooked eggs for 5 minutes in ice-cold water.
- Your eggs should be easy to peel and be cooked just right!
Notes
- Altitude: The time could change depending on the altitude in which you live and you may need to try this out one or two times using the 6-6-6 or 7-7-7 method if your eggs are not fully hard boiled using the 5-5-5 egg Instant Pot method.
- After using the ice bath on your eggs, they should peel very easily. Sometimes this is not always the case, but for me, when I follow the 5-5-5 method, my eggs peel fast and effectively.
Hi, I tried the 5-5-5 method for my Instant Pot hard boiled eggs, and it worked perfectly! The eggs were easy to peel, making breakfast prep a breeze.