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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
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

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

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker

Method
 

  1. Place Trivet in InstaPot
  2. Set Eggs on Top of Trivet
  3. Pour 1 Cup of Water into InstaPot
  4. Place Lid on InstaPot and Lock in Place
  5. Close Sealing Valve to allow Pressure to Build
  6. Set to "Pressure Cook" for 6 Minutes
Prepare Ice Bath
  1. Fill Large Bowl or Container with 1-2 cups of Ice
  2. Add 2-3 Cups of Ice Cold Water to Container
  3. Let this sit until Eggs are Done
After Pressured Time Ends
  1. 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.
  2. Carefully Remove the Lid.
  3. Remove the eggs, one at a time, using a ladle or spaghetti spoon. Gently drop them in the ice bath.
  4. Once cooled, eggs can be placed in a container and stored in the refrigerator for a week.