Perfect Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs | Easy To Peel

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Want a recipe for perfect hard boiled eggs every time using the 5-5-5 method? This recipe is not only incredibly easy but it also makes peeling eggs a breeze!

Hard boiled eggs are one of the best things you could cook in your Instant Pot! The reason I love using my pressure cooker for hard boiled eggs is because of how easy it makes peeling eggs. If you’ve ever gone to peel an egg and lost half of your egg with the shell you know the struggle. This recipe is also quick and pretty hands-off!

I love keeping hard boiled eggs on hand because of how versatile they are. They make a wonderful snack or on the go breakfast. And of course you can’t forget classic egg salad and deviled eggs!

5-5-5 Method

The 5-5-5 method is a fool proof way to make perfect hard boiled eggs! It includes pressure cooking on high for 5 minutes, allowing a natural release for 5 minutes and followed by a 5 minute ice bath. If you like a softer yolk you can also use the 4-4-4 method! It works the same way was the previous method just shortening it a minute.

Water Amounts

This recipe requires a small amount of water at the bottom to create steam. Because of the size difference each size Instant Pot is going to require different minimum amounts.

3qt + 6qt Instant Pot

These instant pots require 1 cup of water

8qt Instant Pot

This Instant Pot will require 2 cups of water

Tips For Perfect Eggs

• Use the correct amount of water for your Instant Pots size
• Don’t lose track of how long your eggs have been in there during natural release
• Use cold water in the Instant Pot
• Don’t skip the ice bath step

Notice how the shell is pretty much separated from the egg white? Thats what makes pressure cooking eggs so amazing! The steam allows the shell to separate from the membrane creating an effortless peel.

Recipe Instructions

1. You’ll first start by placing the cold water in the Instant Pot.
2. Next, add in the metal trivet that comes with your IP.
3. Place your eggs inside being careful to not overcrowd the eggs.
4. Close the lid and set the IP to high pressure for 5 minutes.
5. Once the 5 minutes is up allow it to naturally release for another 5 minutes.
6. Next, turn the value to vent and perform a quick release.
7. Take your eggs out and allow them to sit in an ice bath for another 5 minutes.

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Perfect Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

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Tired of peeling hard boiled eggs only for the shell to take more than half your egg white? Or do you want a simple and hands off method to hard boil eggs? Try this recipe out for the easiest and best hard boiled eggs ever!

Ingredients

• 12 large eggs
• Water (see notes below for water amount)

Instructions

1. First, start by by placing cold water in the Instant Pot.
2. Next, add in the metal trivet that comes with your Instant Pot.
3. Place your eggs inside being careful to not overcrowd eggs.
4. Close lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 5 minutes.
5. Once the 5 minutes is up allow it to naturally release for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Next, turn the valve to vent and perform a quick release.
7. Take your eggs out and allow them to sit in an ice bath for another 5 minutes.

Notes

• WATER AMOUNTS:

3qt + 6qt Instant Pots: 1 cup water

8qt Instant Pot: 2 cups water

• VARIATIONS: Depending on how you like your eggs you can use either a 5-5-5 method or the 4-4-4 method! The 4-4-4 method will provide you with softer yolks that I love!

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