A perfectly cooked (and peeled!) soft- or hard-boiled egg is a work of simple beauty that can be difficult to get right. Instant Pot Boiled Eggs make it easy! The peels fall right off, and you can cook the yolk exactly how you like it. Show
Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It!Of all the fancy uses for an Instant Pot, the ones I value most are the basics, done better: Instant Pot Brown Rice, Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats, Instant Pot Lentil Curry, and today’s revelation: Instant Pot boiled eggs. Tips abound for the best way to cook hard boiled eggs that: 1) avoid the green ring (green or gray means your hard boiled eggs are overcooked) AND 2) are easy to peel. Start the eggs in cold water say some; add them to boiling water say others; use vinegar; old eggs are easier to peel, etc. If you have an Instant Pot (or similar pressure cooker or multi-cooker), boiling easy-to-peel eggs with bright yellow yolks (and NO gray/green) no special tricks are needed. You’ll win the egg game every time. The Instant Pot is also especially useful for deviled eggs, where maintaining a smooth, even peel is important for the presentation—and your sanity. (For a unique twist, see Curry Deviled Eggs.) With pressure cooker boiled eggs, it doesn’t matter if the eggs are fresh or old—the peels come off easily every time. How to Make Instant Pot Boiled EggsWhether you want jammy soft-boiled eggs for a Niçoise Salad, firm yolks to make hard-boiled eggs for a healthy snack, or an extra runny egg to dip with toast, you can make boiled eggs in the pressure cooker. Below, you’ll find my tried-and-true method to cook boiled eggs in the Instant Pot (or similar pressure-cooker or multi-cooker) three ways:
OPTION 1: Instant Pot Hard-Boiled Eggs {5-5-5 Method}For hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot, I recommend the 5-5-5-method, which means:
5-5-5 is easy to remember. It results in fully set yolks that are not chalky and DO NOT have the telltale green ring. OPTION 2: Instant-Pot Soft Boiled Eggs {Jammy, 3-Minute Eggs}OPTION 3: Instant-Pot Soft Boiled Eggs {Runny, 2-Minute Eggs}For soft-boiled eggs, you have 2 choices: jammy yolks (3-minute eggs) and runny yolks (2-minute eggs). Both cook times are followed by an immediate pressure release and 5 minutes in an ice bath. Jammy yolks are 3-minute eggs:
Runny yolks are 2-minute eggs:
IMPORTANT NOTEWhen making Instant Pot boiled eggs, be sure your eggs are at room temperature.
Forget to pull your eggs out of the refrigerator? No problem! To quickly bring eggs to room temperature, place them in a bowl of warm (not hot) water for 5 minutes. Here’s a look at eggs and brief recipe overview. Feel free to jump down to the recipe card for the step-by-step specifics. The Ingredients
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Meal Prep TipPrepare a batch of Instant Pot boiled eggs at the beginning of the week, leave the peels on, and use them for easy meal prep all week long. How to Use Instant Pot Boiled Eggs
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The Best Instant PotWhether you want to simplify making hard boiled eggs or another favorite recipe, the Instant Pot is the perfect way to do it. Get on AMazon Did you make this recipe?Let me know what you thought! Leave a rating below in the comments and let me know how you liked the recipe. Leave a Rating Easy peeling. Perfect yolks. No egg on our faces here! Frequently Asked QuestionsWhy are Instant Pot Boiled Eggs Easier to Peel? While there isn’t a lot of research or information discussing the difference between Instant Pot boiled eggs and regular boiled eggs, I did find that Instant Pot boiled eggs seem to have an edge. Low pressure cooking methods are used to boil eggs commercially, as it helps to inflate the air pocket inside the egg. As that air pocket inflates and separates from the egg white, it makes the egg easier to peel. Can I Make Instant Pot Eggs without a Trivet? Yes, you can make Instant Pot eggs without a trivet. The trivet helps to keep the eggs nicely arranged so they don’t collide during cooking and risk cracking, but the eggs should cook just fine without it. What are the Best Seasonings for Boiled Eggs? If you plan to enjoy your boiled egg as is, you may want to add some seasonings or sauces. Some popular options include: salt and pepper, everything bagel seasoning, paprika, curry powder, chili powder, garlic powder, mustard, OLD BAY, and hot sauce. Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It!ReviewSave to FavoritesPrint Instant Pot Boiled Eggs5 from 1 vote How to make hard or soft Instant Pot Boiled Eggs. Easy to peel and yolks are cooked to your liking! 5-5-5 method, 3-minute and 2-minute eggs. Prep: 2 mins Cook: 5 mins Total: 20 mins Servings: 1 (to 12) eggs ReviewSave to FavoritesPrint Ingredients 1x2x3x
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FOR SOFT BOILED EGGS:
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