Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs in the pressure cooker is the easiest recipe you will find for perfect pressure cooker hard boiled eggs. My proprietary set it and forget method has gone viral.
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Forget the 6-6-6 method. Forget the 5-6-6 method. Forget the 5-5-5 method and all those crazy silly other numbers you might have to remember.
I don’t know about you, but I sure don’t want to stand at attention in front of my Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker and wait for Eggs to finish cooking and then have to plunge them into an ice bath to prevent the yolks from becoming green. If I wanted to do that, I’d use my stove.
I want my Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Ninja Foodi to save me trouble and extra steps. My recipe has hit the pressure community by storm and it is so reliable, everyone is recommending this method.
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs make perfect keto and low carb snacks, so keep some on hand.
Cast of Ingredients for Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
I want my Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker to save me trouble and extra steps. I don’t want to have to stare at it just to make Pressure Cooker Easy Hard Boiled Eggs.
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Ingredients for Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
We love Pressure Cooker Easy Hard Boiled Eggs in this house and I usually make a dozen at a time. Feel free to make more than 12 or less than 12.
If you love potato salad, another recipe you will love is my Instant Pot Potato Salad [Summer Picnic]. The eggs and potatoes cook at the same time!
Dozen Eggs in Steamer Basket
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs make yummy snacks and my favorite snack is an egg with my yummy homemade house seasoning.
I used to use plain salt, but one day, while standing over the sink to eat my egg, I grabbed my homemade house seasoning instead. It was so yum. I love the slight sweetness and the tiny burst of celery seed.
This Steamer/Strainer Basket is perfect for using to make Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs.
But, hold on a second….I am going to show you another method, before continuing on……just in case. You never know.
Perfectly Cooked Hard Boiled Eggs
Here is another method to cook Eggs for Hard Boiled.
Check out this really cool method to make a Pressure Cooker Hard Boiled Egg Loaf. It is all the rage now. Try this method with my delicious Pressure Cooker Low Carb Deviled Egg Salad Roll Ups recipe.
Another fun way to cook eggs is using my Instant Pot No Peel Hard Boiled Eggs method. The peeled hard cooked eggs are great to pack in kids lunch boxes and make great snacks to bring to work. Perfectly shaped eggs without any peeling.
But, please continue with this method, as it is fabulous and great for using Eggs for snacks (then check out those other two methods).
Place the Steamer Basket of Eggs into the Pressure Cooker
How Many Eggs Can I Cook?
- As many as you can fit into the Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker.
The beauty of this recipe is that you don’t have to watch timers and you can walk away.
I don’t mean the next day…… within reason, like after the pressure releases on its own ………..
Can Instant Pot hard Boiled Eggs Be Eaten Warm?
- Yes they can.
- They are quite tasty when warm.
- I suggest peeling the eggs while running them under cool water, so you don’t burn your fingers.
Not a Single Broken Egg!
See, perfectly cooked, Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs without any silly number challenge.
Pressure Cooker Easy Hard Boiled Eggs
The shells pop right off, no problem. If you are using Farm Fresh Eggs, the shells may not pop off as easily as eggs purchased at a grocery store. Enjoy.
More Easy Instant Pot Egg Recipes to Enjoy.
- Instant Pot Eggs Benedict (w/IP Hollandaise Sauce)
- Instant Pot Egg Bites (Feta Cheese & Red Pepper)
- Pressure Cooker Low Carb Mini Mushroom Quiche Egg Bites
- Pressure Cooker Frosted Egg Cupcakes Frittata
- Instant Pot Poached Eggs (Pressure Cooker)
How many eggs do you cook at once?
Kitchen Equipment and Essentials
- Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker
- Anchor Hocking Glass (Liquid) Measuring Cups
- Salbree 3 quart, 6 quart or 8 quart Steamer/Strainer Basket
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Here is the handy printable recipe:
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Instructions
- Place one cup of water into the Pressure Cooker cooking pot.
- Place basket of eggs into Pressure Cooker cooking pot.
- Lock on lid and close Pressure Valve.
- Cook at high pressure for just 1 minute. [If you want to pull them out of the pot quicker, set for 2 minutes]
- When Beep sounds, wait about 5-8 minutes and release the rest of the pressure.
- Open lid and remove the basket with the eggs.
- Place in sink and run cool water over the eggs. They will continue to cook until totally cooled or peeled.
- Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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Pressure Cooker Easy Hard Boiled Eggs (Instant Pot)
If I dont have a basket or a trivet, can I place them directly in the pot?
Now deviled eggs will be on the menu more often. Thanks.
Hi Wendy. So easy, right!!! Jill
This was the first thing I tried in my new IP. My eggs were done perfectly. Thank you!
You’re welcome, Linda. Jill
What if I only want to cook 6 eggs vs. 12 – does that change the timing at all? TIA!
Time is the same, no matter how many eggs are used. Jill
Can I just use my trivet in lieu of a steamer basket?
Yes.
Timing question: is it 15 minutes after NPR or 15 minutes after 2 minute cooking time is up?
15 minutes after the 2 minute cooking time is up.
What is that soup on your Cover? It looks….delicious!!
Love Love LOVE your blog! Wish you did breville smart oven air!
Robin. My air fryer and oven recipes can be used in the smart oven. I will be doing more oven recipes. Jill
Hi Jill!
Thank you for this recipe! One question though, after the 2 minutes of cooking is done, do I turn off the unit or let it stay in the “warm” function for the 15 minutes of NPR?
THANK YOU!
Heidi. Keep Warm is fine. Jill
This has been my question for this first week I’ve had my IP! Keep warm or turn off? Thanks for the question and answer!
Julie, no need to turn it off. Jill
*** THANK YOU *** for the hard boiled egg recipe. I stink at making hard boiled eggs – now I won’t thanks to you. Oh how I appreciate this recipe. Now I’m going to check out that potato salad recipe. Yippee!
Hi Babette. You are very welcome. I am glad my method has helped you make perfect eggs. 🙂 Jill
I just bought the 3-quart mini and wondered what size strainer to use for the mini? I’d love to use your recipes, but most of the accessories you mention are for the 6-quart size. Any chance that you’ll adjust your recipes to include measurements and accessories for the mini? Thanks!
Hi Susan. You can cook all of my recipes in the mini. Some will need to be cut in half and others won’t. Just take a look of the ingredients and see if they will fit in a smaller size. In my Mini review, I like to several accessories. Jill
Does the time remain the same if you are using smaller eggs? I have a couple dozen from hens just starting to lay. I am planning on pickling them.
Thanks!
For small (or new laying hen eggs), I do 2 min High and then 4 min NPR, then quick release, no ice bath. 🙂
I’ve had my ip for a month. I made these 4 times and they turned out perfectly. The next 3 times they were still gooey and uncooked. I’m doing everything the same!! What could it be?!
Make sure the silicone seal is set. Jill
The 8qt states that 1.5 cups is minimum required to reach pressure. Would this change anything for your recipe? Thanks 🙂
Hi Laura. It is fine to add 1.5 cups of water. Jill
I would like to see the recipes. I just bout the 10 quart and can’t wait to use
I have a silly question. Do you HAVE to have this model to cook eggs in “hard boiled” form?
Hi Laura. Any pressure cooker will do the same thing. Jill
Perfect hard boiled eggs!! Whoop whoop!
Hi Carol. So glad you are happy. 🙂 Jill
quick ? on step #5….allow a Natural Release, I have the Duo Plus….(I’ve done hard boiled eggs in a stovetop BRK pressure cooker) but this is the first time in a fancy electric Instant Pot. Please clarify…that you…do I need to press cancel, so the ‘keep warm’ feature isn’t holding the temperature? I see others have asked a similar question, but no answer. If you could please share tips or how in general I would need to adjust IP recipes for the Duo Plus that would be helpful.
Eggs are perfect every time I have used this recipe. I cook a dozen to last for the week!
I don’t have a basket to put my eggs in.can I use some else?Or can I just lay them on my steamer rack?And how much water do I need for the eggs?
Hi Kay. The rack is just fine. 🙂
Jill