Making hard boiled eggs in an Instant Pot is easy and removing the shell is a breeze. If you already have an Instant Pot, you must try this method. I regularly make some IP eggs as part of my weekly meal prep routine and because the IP is basically clean, I use it to cook other dishes in my IP. This post was updated on 9/4/2023 with minor edits for clarity.
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Jump to RecipeEasy Instant Pot Success
My family was at a friend’s house for brunch recently and my friend had an Instant Pot tucked away in a corner because she didn’t know how to use it. Another friend offered to show her how to use it by making hard boiled eggs and the Instant Pot eggs turned out great.
I tried our friend’s step by step instructions at home and the eggs were so perfect, I love making hard boiled eggs in my Instant Pot. None of the eggs are cracked and the shells slip right off. The egg yolks are perfectly yellow, cooked through, without turning gray or green.
My kids aren’t into hard boiled eggs but I make it for busy days when I am on the go all day and need a hearty breakfast or a portable snack. I put the eggs into the Instant Pot when I wake up, get dressed, and the eggs are ready for an ice bath by the time I’m back in the kitchen.
- They are ready for making deviled eggs because the egg shells are easy to peel and the yolk is perfectly centered.
- Use them for egg salad types of recipes.
- If you prefer soft boiled eggs, you should try my recipe Instant Pot Soft Boiled Eggs.
- Soft boiled eggs are great for making Ramen Eggs.
- Best of all, I can make one of my favorite Chinese snacks, Tea Eggs, which I featured in my cookbook, Chinese Instant Pot Cookbook.
Instant Pot Love
If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you need to know that it’s the solution to the problem of making many healthy and delicious meals for your family quickly. You can read my full review in my recipe for chicken teriyaki thighs. I later upgraded to an Instant Pot Pro, which I reviewed and used to develop the recipes for Chinese Instant Pot Cookbook. I love making my top 9 allergen free carrot soup in a fraction of the time.
I had heard about the Instant Pot from friends and I’m so grateful they kept telling me about it. My aunts stop by when I happen to be using it and I show them how to use it, what I’m making, etc.. They asked me to order additional Instant Pots for them when they go on sale (usually on Amazon Prime Day in July or Black Friday). I learned how to make hard boiled eggs from one friend showing another friend. If you try making hard boiled eggs in your Instant Pot and love it, share this post with a friend.
From the time I started this post until the time I actually finished, I actually forgot the timing for the recipe, forgot that I already started this post, and had to guess. So here’s the best Instant Pot egg recipe for your sake as well as mine! 😉
The Best Hard Boiled Eggs: Instant Pot Recipe
It’s so easy to make the best “hard boiled” eggs in an Instant Pot, you could make a few at a time or make a dozen for quick grab and go snacks, deviled egg appetizers, or Chinese tea eggs. One large egg is approximately 78 calories.
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 3/4 cup water
Instructions
- Place steamer rack that comes with the Instant Pot inside the liner and arrange eggs on the rack and add water.
Cover with the lid, turn the knob to seal, and set the Instant Pot on Manual for 6 minutes. Prepare a large bowl of ice water.
When the timer goes off, release the pressure, and transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water and chill in the ice water bath for 5 minutes.
Recipe Notes
It’s possible to cook more eggs but the results will be more consistent if you cook all of the eggs in one layer.
Nut Free Wok Instant Pot Recipes
I love using my Instant Pot, and authored Chinese Instant Pot Cookbook. Here’s a list of my favorite Instant Pot recipes.
- Ramen Eggs (Japanese Marinated Eggs) Recipe (nut-free)
- Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce, An Easy 3 Ingredient Recipe
- Instant Pot Kalua Pork with Cabbage, Top 8 Free
- Instant Pot Beef Tongue and Soy-Free Soy Sauce 2.0 Recipe
- Instant Pot Okinawan Sweet Potatoes, Two Ways
- Crazy Good Carrot Soup Instant Pot Recipe
- Instant Pot Chicken Corn Egg Drop Soup Recipe
- Instant Pot Chicken Soup with Corn and Vegetables, A Dream Come True
- Lu Rao Fan, Braised Pork and Egg Rice Bowl, Easy Instant Pot Recipe
- Baby Bok Choy Instant Pot Recipe, Tender Crisp, Chinese-Style
- Instant Pot Chicken Congee (Chicken Jook)
- Instant Pot Chinese Spare Ribs with Five Spice Recipe
- The Best Instant Pot Eggs and the soft boiled version, Instant Pot Soft Boiled Eggs
- Instant Pot Chicken Thighs with Teriyaki Sauce Recipe & Review
- Soy-Braised Duck Legs with Ginger and Scallion Instant Pot Recipe
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My daughter at uni literally lives on eggs! I gifted her an IP recently. She will be so happy to have this recipe now, thanks to you!
Awesome!! My son relied on using an Instant Pot to cook during college too! IP eggs are the best snacks.
This is so helpful!
This worked great for making hard boiled eggs for Easter! Using the instant pot was so easy!
I come back to this recipe every Thanksgiving and Easter because this is the best method I’ve ever found eggs. The shell comes right off!
Isn’t it amazing? Thanks for sharing. <3
I’ve tried several different times and releases and every time have green/grey ring on my eggs after only being in fridge for a few hours (they look fine right out of IP) WHY? I love the ease of peeling but can’t understand why this is happening. Thanks!
Oh boo! Mine don’t turn green after a few hours so I can’t understand why yours do. I did try and do a little research, generally hardboiled eggs turn green if they are overcooked and some factors might include size of the eggs (I use extra large), whether you are at or near sea level, and how you cool down your eggs after they’re cooked. I use a lot of ice in my ice water. Maybe you cook it for a shorter amount of time or give it a really cold and long ice bath.
We don’t eat eggs (well, my husband does) but I am so amazed at all the things you can do with an Instapot!
The Instant Pot is the most amazing small kitchen appliance ever invented! I love using it. Thanks, Tiffany!
I have such a hard time making the perfect hard boiled egg – probably because I forget about the half way through and always over cook them. I’m not sure instant pots are a big thing in Germany.
YES!!! I’m glad I’m not the only one who loses her train of thought when it comes to making hard boiled eggs, LOL! You could be a trend setter in Germany if the Instant Pot manufacturer makes the right voltage/plug for Germany’s electrial outlets.