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Perfect Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
🛒 Quick Ingredients
📋 Complete Ingredients List
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- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup ice for ice bath
- Additional cold water for ice bath
🍳 Quick Cooking Steps
Pour 1 cup of cold water into the Instant Pot inner pot
Place the trivet or egg steamer rack in the bottom of the pot
Carefully place eggs on the trivet
Close the lid and set valve to 'Sealing' position
Set Instant Pot to 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' (High) for 5 minutes
While eggs cook, prepare an ice bath in a large bowl
When timer beeps, carefully perform a quick pressure release
Immediately transfer eggs to ice bath using tongs
Let eggs cool in ice bath for 5 minutes
Peel eggs under running water for easiest shell removal
🔧 Kitchen Tools & Equipment
📋 Complete Tools List
- Instant Pot
- Trivet or egg steamer rack
- Large bowl for ice bath
- Slotted spoon
- Tongs
- Timer
⚡ Quick Cooking Tips
For softer yolks, reduce cooking time to 3 minutes
For larger batches, keep same cooking time but ensure eggs aren't stacked
Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to water for easier peeling
Use older eggs for easier peeling results
Mark cooked eggs with an 'X' to distinguish from raw ones
Store eggs pointed end down for best freshness
Try different pressure release methods for varying textures
📊 Nutrition Facts
🔥 Time to Burn Calories
Walking 15min, Running 7min, Cycling 10min
📦 Storage & Meal Prep
🥶 Storage Instructions
- Store peeled hard-boiled eggs in an airtight container for up to 1 week Keep unpeeled eggs in their shell for best freshness Always store eggs in the refrigerator at 40F or below
🔥 Reheating Tips
- Serve cold or at room temperature If desired warm, place in hot water for 1 minute Do not microwave whole eggs as they may explode
⏰ Make Ahead Tips
- Make a large batch at the beginning of the week Peel only the eggs you plan to eat immediately Mark shells with date of cooking for tracking freshness
❄️ Freezing Guide
- Hard-boiled eggs do not freeze well Freezing changes the texture and makes them rubbery Best consumed within recommended refrigeration time
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Slice and serve on toast for breakfast Add to salads for extra protein Make into classic egg salad sandwiches Serve as a protein-rich snack with salt and pepper Use in meal prep containers with vegetables
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Not using enough water in the Instant Pot Skipping the ice bath step Using very fresh eggs (week-old eggs peel easier) Overcooking the eggs Not releasing pressure immediately after cooking
🎨 Recipe Variations
- Tea eggs: Crack shells slightly and simmer in tea mixture Soy sauce eggs: Marinate peeled eggs in soy sauce mixture Curry eggs: Add curry powder to egg salad mixture Pickled eggs: Store in vinegar brine with spices Devil eggs: Make classic deviled egg filling
❓ Quick Cooking Q&A
The Instant Pot produces consistently perfect eggs and makes peeling easier.
Yes, but ensure they're not overcrowded and sitting stable on the trivet.
The ice bath stops the cooking process and prevents green rings around yolks.
Up to one week when refrigerated properly.
Yes, keep the same cooking time but ensure eggs aren't overcrowded.
Fresh eggs are typically harder to peel; use eggs that are 1-2 weeks old.
They're still safe to eat but may look less appealing.
Yes, reduce cooking time to 3 minutes for soft-boiled eggs.
This happens from overcooking; reduce cooking time slightly.
Gently crack and roll on counter, then peel under running water.