Perfect Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs (5-5-5 Method)

Instant Pot Hard-Boiled Eggs using the 5-5-5 method is the only way I make hard-boiled eggs. The eggs turn out PERFECT every single time. Plus, the eggs are always easy to peel!

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I love egg salad sandwiches, Potato Salad, and chef salad, but I hardly ever made them because I hated making hard-boil eggs on the stove.

The outcome was inevitable: the shells would crack and leak in the pot, or the egg yolks wouldn't be cooked through.

And trying to peel them was a nightmare. I have tried so many different ways over the years, but they all failed.

Remember the hack that went around about putting eggs in a muffin tin and baking them in the oven? That was a BIG fail.

I am happy to tell you that experiences like that are all in the past! Cooking hard-boiled eggs in an electric pressure cooker is a game changer....anyone can do it!

It takes no time, and they are so easy to peel! Plus, you can cook as many as your pressure cooker can hold!

Want more egg recipes? Check out Baked Overnight Eggnog French Toast Casserole, Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe with Eggs + Bacon, and Fluffy Oven-Baked Omelet Casserole.

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• ❤️ Why You Will Love This Recipe
• 🥚 Ingredient Notes
• ⏲️ How To Make Instant Pot Hard-Boiled Eggs 5-5-5
• 💭 Expert Tips
• 🌡️ Storage
• Serving Suggestions
• ❓ Recipe FAQs
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❤️ Why You Will Love This Recipe

• Quick and Easy: The 5-5-5 method ensures perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs in just a few simple steps.
• Perfect eggs: This recipe produces consistent results every time, giving you perfectly cooked eggs with a creamy yellow yolk and no green ring. This is really the best way of making hard-boiled eggs!
• Time-saving: With the Instant Pot, you can cook multiple eggs simultaneously, saving you time compared to traditional stovetop boiling methods.
• Effortless peeling: The pressure cooker makes peeling the hard-boiled eggs so easy!
• Versatility: Besides being a delicious snack on their own or as part of a salad, hard-boiled eggs can be used in various recipes like deviled eggs or egg salad.
• Foolproof: The 5-5-5 method takes the guesswork out of cooking hard-boiled eggs, ensuring they are always perfectly cooked.
• No babysitting required: Unlike boiling eggs on the stovetop, you don't need to closely monitor the Instant Pot. Just set the timer and let it do its magic.
• Meal prep made easy: Batch cooking hard-boiled eggs using the Instant Pot gives you the ability to make a lot of eggs for a quick breakfast or busy days.

🥚 Ingredient Notes

To make the perfect Instant Pot hard boiled eggs using the 5-5-5 method, you will only need two ingredients:

• Eggs: Use white eggs or brown eggs that are at least a week old for easy peeling. You can use any number of eggs, depending on the size of your instant pot and how many you want. You can cook 2 at a time up to 18! And you can use medium eggs up to extra-large eggs.
• Water: Just one cup of cold water is all you need.

See the printable recipe card for exact measurements and a complete list of ingredients.

⏲️ How To Make Instant Pot Hard-Boiled Eggs 5-5-5

Step 1

Place the trivet (metal rack) or a steamer basket inside the inner pot of your Instant Pot. This will elevate the eggs slightly above the water, preventing them from touching the bottom and ensuring even cooking.

Top Tip: Use an egg rack or stackable egg rack for cooking up to 18 eggs.

Next, pour about 1 cup of water into the inner pot, ensuring that it covers the bottom and is just enough to create steam.

Place eggs on top of the trivet or in the steamer basket, making sure they’re not stacked directly on top of each other.

Step 2

Securely close the Instant Pot lid and set it to sealing position. Select "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" mode (depending on your model) and adjust it to high pressure. Set the cook time to 5 minutes.

The Instant Pot will take some time to come up to pressure, which typically takes around 5-10 minutes depending on your model and altitude. Once it reaches pressure, it will start counting down from 5 minutes.

While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice water bath by filling a large bowl with cold water and adding ice cubes. This will help stop the cooking process quickly and make peeling easier.

Step 3

As soon as the instant pot beeps, signalling the end of the cooking time, set the timer for 5 minutes. Natural pressure release the steam for 5 minutes. The residual heat will continue to cook the eggs.

When the timer is done, perform a quick release to remove any remaining pressure by carefully turning the steam release handle/valve from sealing to venting position using a long spoon or tongs. Be careful as hot steam will be released.

Once all of the steam has been released and the float valve drops down, carefully open the Instant Pot lid.

Step 4

Using tongs or a spoon, transfer each egg immediately into the cold water bath. The cold water will help cool the eggs rapidly and prevent them from overcooking.

Let the eggs sit in the ice bath for 5 minutes, ensuring they are completely cooled.

Next, peel eggs by gently tapping each egg on a hard surface to create small cracks all over the shell. This will make peeling easier. Start peeling from the wider end of the egg, where there is usually an air pocket.

Once peeled, your perfect Instant Pot eggs are ready to be enjoyed! You can eat them as-is, use them in salads or sandwiches, or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for later use.

That's all there is to it!

Enjoy!

💭 Expert Tips

• Placing the eggs on a trivet inside the Instant Pot helps to prevent direct contact with the bottom of the pot, reducing the risk of cracking during cooking.
• If you prefer your eggs slightly softer or harder, feel free to adjust the cooking time by 1-2 minutes accordingly, keeping in mind that altitude may affect results.
• Letting your eggs come to room temperature before cooking will ensure even and consistent cooking throughout each egg.
• Instead of manually releasing all the pressure at once, try using a gradual pressure release method by turning the valve to "Venting" position in short bursts. This can help prevent hot steam and water from splattering out of the valve.
• If you're not serving your hard-boiled eggs immediately after peeling, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

🌡️ Storage

Hard-boiled eggs should not be kept at room temperature for very long and should be refrigerated as soon as possible.

For maximum freshness, leave hard-boiled eggs in their shells until you are ready to eat them. The shell will also help to protect the egg from bacteria. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

To store peeled hard-boiled eggs, place them in a sealed container with a damp paper towel on the bottom and on the top of the egg to keep it moist. They will also keep for about 1 week if stored this way.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve the hard-boiled eggs as is, sprinkled with a pinch of salt and pepper.
• Use the eggs to make deviled eggs.
• Slice the hard-boiled eggs and add them to salads for added protein.
• Make egg salad sandwiches by mashing the peeled hard-boiled eggs with mayo, mustard, chopped herbs, and seasoning.
• Chop up the hard-boiled eggs and use them as a topping for avocado toast or in wraps and burritos.
• Add sliced hard-boiled eggs to grain bowls or buddha bowls for extra protein and color.
• Add to Creamy Red Skin Potato Salad.
• This is the best way to make a large quantity of Easter eggs to decorate.

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