Instant Pot Boiled Eggs (Hard and Soft Boiled Eggs)

Perfect instant pot boiled eggs! Easy to peel and cooks in easy, quick steps. Learn how to make pressure cooker boiled eggs (hard and soft boiled eggs) and you'll never make it another way!

Read through this entire post for answers to frequently asked questions, tips, storage information and more about this recipe before moving to the printable recipe card for ingredient list and directions.

Boiled eggs are convenient, cheap and rich source of protein. Boiling eggs is one of the easiest ways to cook it. I've posted my recipes for instant pot scrambled eggs and instant pot omelette so today i will show you how i make perfect easy peel boiled eggs in instant pot pressure cooker.

Why instant pot boiled eggs

There are many methods of boiling eggs but using the IP is the best method to boil perfect hard or soft boiled eggs. Some reasons why you should be boiling eggs in instant pot include:

• It's easy and quick. Cook time is only 3 - 7 minutes!
• Failproof and consistent perfectly cooked eggs at all time. No trial and error here.
• You get super easy peel eggs.
• No babysitting the eggs while they cook. You can go do something else till the instant pot beeps to alert you when it's done.
• Great for cooking large quantities.

With this recipe, you'll get perfect hard boiled eggs or soft boiled every time with my simple tips on how to boil an egg.

It’s easy, quick and foolproof. Let me show you how:

Tools you'll need for Instant Pot Boiled Eggs:

Instant pot pressure cooker

Trivet or steamer basket

Thongs

Bowl

Ingredients

Eggs

Water

Ice - (optional)

How to make soft boiled eggs in instant pot

1)Add water in the pot of the instant pot pressure cooker then place the trivet in the pot.

2) Arrange eggs on the trivet and close the instant pot with it's lid.

3) Set IP to manual pressure cook on high for 3 minutes. After the 3 minutes cycle is completed, do a quick release and using a thong, immediately transfer the eggs into ice bath.

4) Leave cooked eggs in the ice bath for atleast 2- 4 minutes.

If you don't have ice, run eggs under cold water for atleast 2 minutes.

5) Peel the eggs and serve.

If not serving immediately, leave the eggs in their shell.

How to make hard boiled eggs in instant pot

1)Pour a cup of water in the pot of the instant pot then put the trivet in the pot.

2) Arrange eggs on the trivet.

3) Close the instant pot with it's lid, make sure it's safely closed then turn the vent to sealing.

4) Set IP to manual pressure cook on high for 7 minutes. After the 7 minutes cycle is completed, do a quick release.

5) Immediately transfer the eggs into ice bath. Do this by using a thong to get the eggs out of the pot.

6) Leave cooked eggs in the ice bath for atleast 2- 4 minutes.

If you don't have ice, run the eggs under cold water for atleast 2 minutes.

7) Peel eggs and serve.

If you are not serving immediately, leave the eggs in their shell.

How to boil on Stovetop

1) Put eggs in pot and pour in water. Let the water cover the eggs by 2 inch. 

2) Cover the pot, put on stove and let the water boil. Once the water starts boiling, set timer for 5 minutes.

3) After the 5 minutes, take off heat, drain the water and put cold water and ice. Leave in cold water for 2-4 minutes. 

4) Peel the eggs and serve.

How to use

There are many ways you can incorporate boiled eggs in your dishes. You can use in

Sandwiches

Salads

Wraps and more.

Frequently asked questions

How many eggs can i boil in the instant pot?

For the 6 quart it will fit from 2 to 24.

How to make boiled eggs peel easily

You can achieve easy peel eggs by giving the eggs ice bath immediately. If you don't have ice, run the eggs under cold water for about 2- 4 minutes.

What does the cold water and ice do to the eggs? 

It ensures the eggs peel easily without taking eggs with the shell.

Why does my egg have green yolk

This happens when boiled eggs are overcooked. The timing in this recipe ensures this doesn't happen.

Eggs in refrigerator: Why do Americans put eggs in fridge and why don't we in UK?

If you have been wondering why there is difference in how eggs are stored in the UK and how they are stored in the US, here is why:

In UK, the eggs are not washed as it is believed that washing eggs aid bacteria like salmonella from outside of the egg to the inside so focus is more on producing clean eggs from point of collection.

In the US, the eggs are washed and sanitised to reduce the risk of salmonella. 

How to store

It's best to store boiled eggs with shell on. This keeps it fresher for longer.Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. If eggs are peeled, it can be stored in a bowl of cold water in the fridge for up to 3 days. Ensure you change the water daily.

Some other easy recipes on the blog

Instant pot chicken and rice

Easy Instant pot shredded chicken

Instant pot pasta

Instant pot chicken thighs

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