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    Home » One Pot Recipes » Instant Pot » Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

    Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

    Published: Jan 7, 2020 Modified: Sep 12, 2020 by GG

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    Hard boiled eggs cut in half and in the instant pot
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    Have you wondered how to make hard boiled eggs in the instant pot? Wonder no more! Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are easy to make, easy to peel and turn out delicious every time! 

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    Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

    Wait until you see how easy it is to make your hard boiled eggs in the instant pot. You can cook up to a dozen eggs at one time. Yes, you read that correctly! One dozen eggs, cooked perfectly, peel easily, every time, in the instant pot. Easy peasy.

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    Once you see how to make hard boiled eggs in the instant pot you will never make them any other way again. Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are easy to make, peel easily and turn out delicious every time!

    Things to do with hard boiled eggs

    I love having hard boiled eggs on hand. There are so many ways you can use them such as:

    • as a quick snack
    • a grab and go breakfast
    • deviled eggs
    • egg salad
    • as a topping on a salad
    • minced and stirred into tuna salad
    • stirred into a pasta salad
    • stirred into a potato salad
    • add as a topping on avocado toast
    • chop and sprinkle over soup

    Eggs in the instant pot

    How to make hard boiled eggs in the instant pot

    • Simply add water to your instant pot
    • Place the metal rack in the instant pot
    • Then add your eggs. You can stack them, just be careful not to crack them.
    • Close the instant pot cover
    • Set for 5 minutes at high pressure on the manual setting
    • Release the pressure
    • Transfer the eggs to an ice bath
    • Peel eggs once they have cooled

    How long do I cook extra large eggs in the instant pot?

    For extra large eggs, set for 7 minutes at high pressure on the manual setting.

    Can I make soft boiled eggs in the instant pot?

    Yes, you can absolutely make soft boiled eggs in the instant pot! To make soft boiled eggs, simply reduce the time you set for hard boiled eggs by 3 minutes.

    Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

    • Make a batch of hard boiled eggs to have on hand during the week as snacks
    • Chop the hard boiled eggs, add mayonnaise, salt and pepper for a quick egg salad
    • Drizzle with hot sauce for added flavor and heat

    Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

    • water
    • large eggs








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    Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

    Have you wondered how to make hard boiled eggs in the instant pot? Wonder no more! Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are easy to make and turn out delicious every time!
    Course Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine American
    Keyword hard boiled eggs
    Prep Time 2 minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 7 minutes
    Servings 12
    Calories 63kcal
    Author Gwynn Galvin

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups water
    • 12 large eggs

    Instructions

    • Place 2 cups water in your instant pot.
    • Place a wire rack, trivet or steamer basket in instant pot.
    • Arrange eggs on wire rack and close lid
    • Using manual setting, set for 5 minutes at high pressure.
    • Meanwhile, prepare a bowl of water with ice and set aside.
    • Release pressure and transfer eggs to prepared ice bath (your bowl of water with ice).
    • Once cooled, peel and enjoy!

    Notes

    For extra large eggs, set for 7 minutes at high pressure.
    Prefer soft boiled eggs? Reduce time by 3 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 61mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg

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