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    Home » Recipes » Eggs

    Easy-Peel Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs (5-5-5 Method)

    January 27, 2023 . By Meeta Arora . 6 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Easy hard boiled eggs
    Hard boiled eggs peeling and some cut in half

    These easy-peel Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are going to be your new favorite. Once you try this 5-5-5 method to steam eggs in your instant pot, you will never cook them any other way. Eggs are boiled to perfection every single time!

    hard boiled eggs cut in 2 and some whole

    Who doesn't loves eggs for breakfast?   I am a big fans of eggs for breakfast and have been excited with the option of making perfect hard boiled eggs in an instant pot.  It is quick, simple, and they come out perfect each time, with an added advantage of they being super easy to peel.  

    In the past, I was boiling eggs on the stove, which is a big hassle - boiling water, adding the eggs, then timing it.  I would many times mess up and they would either overcook or undercook.  Then they were hard to peel, sometimes losing a portion of the egg trying to get the peel off!

    But with these instant pot boiled eggs, they are super easy to peel.  They are kind of steamed, which is probably what makes the difference.

    You will love these eggs!

    Try them in my avocado egg salad or guacamole deviled eggs.

    What is the 5-5-5 method for Instant Pot Eggs?

    The 5-5-5 method is an awesome technique to cook perfect hard boiled eggs in the pressure cooker.

    • 5 minutes - Pressure cook time
    • 5 minutes - Release pressure 5 minutes after beep (also called 5 minute NPR).
    • 5 minutes - Water bath.

    With these 3 easy steps, you will be guaranteed to get perfectly cooked easy-peel steamed eggs each time.

    How to cook Instant Pot Boiled Eggs?

    Let's go through the detailed steps to cook eggs in the pressure cooker.

    Start with pouring a cup of water in to the instant pot steel insert. Now place the steamer rack or trivet.

    Arrange the eggs on the trivet. It is okay to stack the eggs even if they are touching each other. However you don't want the eggs touching the base of the instant pot steel insert.

    You can easily stack up a dozen eggs in the 6qt instant pot. The cooking time does not change whether you cook 2 eggs or 12 eggs.

    Eggs on an egg trivet in the instant pot

    Now close the lid with vent in sealing position.

    Cook: Set the instant pot to pressure cook (or Manual) on high pressure for 5 minutes.

    After the instant pot beeps, wait for 5 minutes, then quick release the pressure. You can use an external timer to get a beep so you don't forget to get the eggs out in time. The instant pot will also show the time of 5 minutes if you are keeping an eye on the pot.

    Ice bath: Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath, so that they don't continue cooking with the residual heat. Use tongs as the eggs are super hot at this time.

    3 Eggs in an ice-bath and 3 on a wooden board

    Peel: This is the best part. Peeling eggs steamed in the instant pot is so easy and just a breeze. Just this will make your instant pot feel all worth it!

    Give a gentle tap to the boiled egg on the counter to break the shell. Then with your fingers peel off the shell from all sides.

    Peeling egg with hands

    Enjoy: Cut in half and enjoy with salt and pepper or your favorite seasoning.

    Hard boiled eggs peeling and some cut in half

    Or use these eggs to make Instant Pot Deviled Eggs....so good!

    Guacamole Deviled Eggs on a black base with cilantro spread around

    Note that I used my 6qt instant pot cook steam these eggs. Cooking times can vary with a different size or brand of pressure cooker, and also with altitude. 

    You can peel the eggs and store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 5 days.

    Tips for Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

    • You can use as few as 1 egg and up to 12 eggs in a 6-quart pressure cooker. The cooking time does not change.
    • Don't forget to add water to the steel insert before pressure cooking. Make sure you use cold tap water, warm water or hot water can change the cooking time. 
    • An external timer may be helpful if you want to remove the eggs in time after 5 minutes of natural release.  
    • Note that results can vary if you are cooking at a higher elevation. They can also vary if the eggs are fresh or older. You want to test this method and then vary slightly based in the results as needed.
    • If you prefer soft-boiled eggs, try the 3-3-3 method.

    Use these instant pot boiled eggs to make these delicious Avocado Egg Salad Sandwich, Guacamole Deviled Eggs or my favorite Egg Curry.

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    hard boiled eggs cut in 2 and some whole

    Instant Pot Perfect Boiled Eggs

    Meeta Arora
    These easy-peel Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are going to be your new favorite. Once you try this 5-5-5 method to steam eggs in your instant pot, you will never cook them any other way. Eggs are boiled to perfection every single time!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Servings: 7
    Calories: 63
    Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten-free, Paleo
    Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 15 mins
    Total Time: 20 mins

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 7 Eggs
    • 1 cup Water
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    Instructions
     

    • Start with pouring a cup of water in to the instant pot steel insert. Now place the steamer rack or trivet.
    • Arrange the eggs on the trivet. It is okay to stack the eggs even if they are touching each other. However you don’t want the eggs touching the base of the instant pot steel insert.
      Eggs on an egg trivet in the instant pot
    • Close the lid with vent in sealing position. Set the instant pot to pressure cook (or Manual) on high pressure for 5 minutes. 
    • After the instant pot beeps, wait for 5 minutes, then quick release the pressure. 
    • Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath, so that they don’t continue cooking with the residual heat. Use tongs as the eggs are super hot at this time.
      3 Eggs in an ice-bath and 3 on a wooden board
    • Peel the steamed eggs. They will peel very easily. Give a gentle tap to the boiled egg on the counter to break the shell. Then with your fingers peel off the shell from all sides.
      Peeling egg with hands
    • Enjoy the boiled eggs. Optionally, sprinkle some salt and pepper to taste.
      Peeled eggs on a wooden board with one egg cut in half

    Notes

    • You can use as few as 1 egg and up to 12 eggs in a 6-quart pressure cooker. The cooking time does not change whether you cook 2 eggs or 12 eggs.
    • Don’t forget to add water to the steel insert before pressure cooking. Make sure you use cold tap water, warm water or hot water can change the cooking time. 
    • An external timer may be helpful if you want to remove the eggs in time after 5 minutes of natural release.  
    • Note that results can vary if you are cooking at a higher elevation. They can also vary if the eggs are fresh or older. You want to test this method and then vary slightly based in the results as needed.
    • If you prefer soft-boiled eggs, try the 3-3-3 method.
     

    Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 64mgPotassium: 61mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 238IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword instant pot egg setting 555, instant pot hard boiled eggs, pressure cooker hard boiled eggs
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    Comments

    1. Suraj says

      January 12, 2022 at 6:56 pm

      Is there an alternative for the steamer rack or trivet?

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        January 19, 2022 at 5:16 pm

        Hi Suraj - I have not tried, but do think that you can try to boil the eggs without a trivet in the instant pot. I would suggest to try with a few eggs at first (2-4) and see if it works out.

        Reply
    2. MJ Queen says

      October 10, 2021 at 4:33 pm

      Please confirm if I need to take the eggs out of the fridge to get to room temperature? And for how long? Thanks!
      MJ

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      • Meeta Arora says

        October 13, 2021 at 4:47 pm

        Hi - No, eggs need not be at room temperature. I usually just take them out of the refrigerator and put in the instant pot to boil.

        Reply
    3. Rachel says

      March 28, 2021 at 7:25 pm

      Regarding building the eggs do you mean 5 minutes from when you put them in or 5 mins from when it has reach temp as mt pressure cooker takes about 10min to get to temp

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      • Meeta Arora says

        April 08, 2021 at 2:23 pm

        Hi Rachel - It is 5 minutes of pressure cook time, which is the time that you set on the instant pot. As you mentioned, the instant pot will take time to get to pressure and then start the timer to count down. Then 5 minutes of pressure release, and the 5 minutes in the water-bath.

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