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Chopped Hard Boiled Egg

Hard-Boiled Eggs in the InstaPot

Making Hard-Boiled Eggs in the InstaPot is a Breeze with the InstantPot. By Steaming the Eggs, the Shells Slide off Easily for Quick and Simple Peeling!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 8-10 Eggs, Large
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1 Cup Ice Cubes, Large Cup for Ice Bath
  • 2-3 Cups Water, Cold for Ice Bath

Instructions
 

  • Place Trivet in InstaPot
  • Set Eggs on Top of Trivet
  • Pour 1 Cup of Water into InstaPot
  • Place Lid on InstaPot and Lock in Place
  • Close Sealing Valve to allow Pressure to Build
  • Set to "Pressure Cook" for 6 Minutes

Prepare Ice Bath

  • Fill Large Bowl or Container with 1-2 cups of Ice
  • Add 2-3 Cups of Ice Cold Water to Container
  • Let this sit until Eggs are Done

After Pressured Time Ends

  • Let the eggs naturally release for 1 minute - when it gets to the 2 minute mark, manually release the pressure. (Be very careful as the steam is hot) Use a long spoon or ladle to release the pressure.
  • Carefully Remove the Lid.
  • Remove the eggs, one at a time, using a ladle or spaghetti spoon. Gently drop them in the ice bath.
  • Once cooled, eggs can be placed in a container and stored in the refrigerator for a week.
Keyword eggs, Hard-Boiled Eggs