Perfect Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

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How to make perfect Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs. Cooking hard boiled eggs in an Instant Pot is quick, easy and hands-off. This method produces the best easy peel hard boiled eggs!

·published 2024-03-03

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Servings

['12', '12 eggs']

Total time

16 min

prep 1 min

Calories / serving

70 kcal

Ingredients (3)

serves

1 cup water (use 1.5 cups for 8 quart pot)water
large eggs (up to 12)egg
ice + waterwater

Instructions (7 steps)

01Pour 1 cup of water into the inner pot of a 6 or 8 quart Instant Pot. Put the metal trivet or an egg steamer rack in the pot.
02Place eggs in a single layer on top of the trivet.
03Close the Instant Pot lid and move the steam valve to the sealing position.
04Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook at high pressure for 5 minutes.
05When the cooking time is finished: If using a 6 quart Instant Pot, do a 5 minute natural release (leave the Instant Pot alone for 5 minutes - set a timer!) and then quick release any remaining pressure. If using an 8 quart Instant Pot, quick release the pressure as soon as the cook time ends by carefully moving the steam release valve to the venting position. I usually do this with the handle of a long serving spoon.
06When the float valve drops down, the pressure has been released and it is safe to open your Instant Pot. Carefully remove the lid and immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water using tongs, a spoon or an oven mitt.

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