How to Make Hard-Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot

Make the BEST hard-boiled eggs in just 7 minutes! We’ll show you how to make hard-boiled eggs in the Instant Pot that come out perfectly every time, whether you like them slightly runny or fully set. 🥚

For years, I have been trying to master the art of the perfect hard-boiled egg. I tried every method without success. No matter what I did, the shell would stick to the egg, so I could never achieve that smooth and silky egg white I was looking for!

I couldn’t be more excited to share with you my success making Instant Pot Hard-boiled Eggs. This is the only method I will use from now on! It’s so easy to make perfect eggs that peel easily in the Instant Pot.

Perfect Hard-boiled Eggs

It’s true: the best hard-boiled eggs are Instant Pot eggs. With a 7 minute cook time and no waiting for water to come to a boil, boiling eggs has never been easier.

Add a little salt and pepper and enjoy them as-is, or use them for Instant Pot Deviled Eggs. You just can’t go wrong with these easy hard-boiled eggs!

Plus, I’ll share my favorite recipes for using up boiled eggs after you make them, including the most delicious deviled egg recipes! I know you’re going to love this method of boiling eggs.

What You Need to Make Instant Pot Eggs

• 6 eggs
• 1 cup of water
• Medium size bowl full of ice water

I boil 6 eggs at a time when making hard-boiled eggs in the Instant Pot and use 1 cup of water. This is enough for 12 egg halves, which is perfect for making a deviled egg tray.

After boiling eggs in a pressure cooker, I can’t imagine making them on the stove ever again. It’s just so easy to make perfect eggs in the Instant Pot!

Seriously, you just can’t go wrong with boiling eggs this way. If you have yet to try it, it will surprise you. These eggs are perfect every time.

My favorite part about cooking hard-boiled eggs in the Instant Pot is that I don’t have to do any waiting around for water to boil. You pop them in the pot, set the time, and let it go!

How to Boil Eggs in Instant Pot

1. Add the metal trivet to the bottom of your Instant Pot along with 1 cup of water. Gently rest 6 eggs on top of the trivet. Lock the Instant Pot lid in place, and cook on high pressure for ~7 minutes (see notes below for more info on how long to cook hard-boiled eggs).
   
2. Carefully release the pressure (I always opt to use an oven mitt or washcloth to do this).
   
   As soon as the pressure releases and you remove the lid, take the eggs out and place them in a medium-size bowl full of ice water for 1 minute.
   
3. After 1 minute, drain the water from the bowl and begin peeling your eggs. Rub your thumbs along the shell to encourage it to loosen and peel.
   
   Do it carefully, so you don’t leave any “craters” in the eggs with your fingernails. The shell should come off easily thanks to the ice bath!
   

There you have it – perfect Instant Pot hard-boiled eggs! This is the best way to boil eggs, perfect if you’re prepping your Easter side dishes or just want an easy snack or salad topping.

How long do you boil eggs for hard-boiled eggs?

How many minutes for hard-boiled eggs depends on the consistency you want for the yolk! Boiling eggs for less time results in runnier yolks. Instant pot hard-boiled eggs that cook for a longer time, however, produce fully set yolks.

How Long to Boil Eggs:
Runny yolks – 3 minutes
Slightly soft yolks – 4 to 5 minutes
Fully set, firm yolks – 6 to 7 minutes

Hard-boiled Egg Recipes

There is so much you can make with boiled eggs! And with how easy it is to make hard-boiled eggs in the Instant Pot, why not plan ahead and make extra?

• Make homemade egg salad or potato salad: Instapot eggs are perfect for Spanish Potato Salad or homemade egg salad.
• Whip up some deviled eggs: Deviled eggs are one of the best uses of Instant Pot hard-boiled eggs! My favorite deviled egg recipes are linked in the post above.

• Put eggs on a salad: Eggs are the perfect addition to a salad! Try adding hard-boiled eggs to Nicoise salad, Fresh Vegetable Salad, or even Asparagus Salad with Rice.
• Put it on a sandwich or toast: Make a hard-boiled egg sandwich with ham and mayo, or chop them up for avocado toast!
• Serve eggs with asparagus: Eggs and asparagus make a great combo. Just like the Asparagus Salad with Rice, eggs pair well with asparagus and a little lemon.

Personally, I love to make a big batch of these perfect eggs to dye for Easter. Glazed ham and eggs make a great pair, so they’re perfect to use for the holiday and then serve with your ham leftovers!

What’s your favorite meal to make with hard-boiled eggs? Let me know in the comments below, and please leave a rating! You can save our guide for How to Make Hard-boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot📌 on Pinterest, too, even the video pin.

Easy Egg Recipes

Love easy egg recipes? I do, too! I could eat eggs as a part of breakfast, lunch, and dinner – there’s just so much you can make with them. Check out my guide on How to Poach Eggs for recipes like Eggs Benedict with Homemade Hollandaise Sauce.

One of my favorite recipes using eggs is this easy Sausage Breakfast Casserole with Crescent Rolls. It’s especially great for a holiday morning breakfast since you can make it ahead of time!

I also love these Starbucks Egg Bites – they are amazing. You can make them in your Instant Pot or in the oven!