Easy Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe

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These Instant Pot hard boiled eggs use the easy 5-5-5 method for perfectly cooked, easy-to-peel eggs every time. Made with just eggs and water, this hands-off method is quick, reliable, and perfect for meal prep, snacks, and salads.

·published 2019-05-06

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Servings

['6']

Total time

10 min

prep 5 min

Calories / serving

72 kcal

Ingredients (3)

serves

6 large eggsegg
1 cup waterwater
Ice (for ice bath)ice

Instructions (4 steps)

01Pour 1 cup water into the bottom of the Instant Pot. Place the trivet or egg rack inside and arrange the eggs in a single layer.
02Secure the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Cook on Manual/High Pressure for 5 minutes, followed by a 5-minute natural release. Carefully turn the valve to Venting, then transfer the eggs immediately to an ice bath for 5 minutes.
03Gently tap, roll, and peel the eggs, starting from the wide end.
04Slice and serve, or refrigerate until ready to use.

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