Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs (Easy Peel Method)
This Instant Pot method creates perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs with shells that peel off easily every time. The 5-5-5 method ensures consistent results with tender whites and fully set yolks.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Natural Release + Ice bath time: 10 minutes (5 & 5)
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 6-12 eggs
- Category: Breakfast, Side Dish
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 6 – 12 large eggs
- 1 cup water (this amount won’t change – use 1 cup for 6 eggs or 1 cup for 12 eggs)
- Ice (for ice bath)
Equipment
- Instant Pot (or electric pressure cooker) – provides consistent pressure for easy-peel eggs
- Trivet/Rack – keeps eggs elevated above the water
- Mixing bowl – for ice bath
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot and place the trivet inside.
- Arrange eggs on the trivet.
- Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing.
- Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.
- Allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure.
- Transfer eggs immediately to a bowl of ice water and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Gently crack against the counter to create multiple cracks in the shell and peel.
- Start at the wider (bottom) end for the easiest results – there is usually an air pocket there that will give you a good start!
Notes
- For slightly softer yolks, reduce cook time to 3–4 minutes.
- For very firm yolks, increase cook time to 6–7 minutes.
- Eggs that are 5–7 days old peel more easily than very fresh eggs.
- Peeling under running water helps remove stubborn shell pieces.
Find it online: https://ourgratefulkitchen.com/instant-pot-hard-boiled-eggs/