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

Name: Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs (5-5-5 Method)
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 6 Eggs (or up to 18); 1 cup Cold water (for 6 quart and 1.5 cups for 8 quart); Steam Rack Trivet for Instant Pot

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Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs, made using the 5-5-5 method, are super easy to peel, and you'll get perfectly boiled eggs every single time!

Perfect Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs in a row on cutting board

Instant Pot Boiled Eggs

My family loves boiled eggs, my son and husband eat them around the clock, but before I learned to make hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot using the 5-5-5 method, I hated cooking them!

The eggs never boiled evenly the same way twice, peeling them was always a disaster, and that gross green supher ring? Eeeeeew, no thank you! Plus, I just wasn't a fan of eating them after all that work. But now? I love them!

How to Make Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Please allow me to introduce making Instant Pot hard boiled eggs!!! They are insanely reliable which is the best part. They cook perfectly each and every time, and their shells slip off like a dream!

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs using the 5-5-5 method may be one of my favorite like hacks ever....if it's actually considered a life hack?

What Is the 5-5-5 Method?

The best way to get perfect, easy peel hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot is with the 5-5-5 step process. It is absolutely no fail. The 5-5-5 step process is super simple and easy to remember: 5 minutes cook time in the pressure cooker, 5 minutes natural pressure release, and a 5 minute ice bath:

5 minutes to cook in the Pressure Cooker: Once at pressure, the eggs will cook for 5 minutes. Your instant Pot will beep several times loudly at this point, but don't release the pressure just yet!
5 minutes natural release: Allow the pressure cooker to naturally release for 5 minutes before venting.
5 minutes to rest in an ice bath: Using a slotted spoon or spider, immediately remove the eggs from the Instant Pot and place them in a bowl of ice water to cool completely. Remove from the water, crack the shell, and be amazed as the shell slides right off!

NOTE: It's best to peel eggs immediately after their ice bath!

Close up of brown egg with dark brown speckles

Recipes Using Hard Boiled Eggs

My husband and son love having hard-boiled eggs on hand to eat as a quick high-protein snack or an easy breakfast on the go.
Cook the eggs for 3 minutes instead of 5 for a soft boiled egg and use as a topper for this amazing Instant Pot Tonkotsu Ramen.
Snack on these delicious Scotch Eggs while dancing a little jig.
Chop up and add to Cobb salads or Deviled Egg Dip.
Make them a meal in Tuna Egg Salad or Smoky Keto Deviled Eggs.

Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs FAQ

Why do hard boiled eggs need an ice bath?

Cold eggs peel best. Always add hard boiled eggs to an ice bath or run under cold water immediately after removing from the pot in order to stop the cooking process. This will also allow the eggs to decompress, making the shells easier to peel.

How long will hard boiled eggs last?

Eggs will last for 3 days in the fridge, if peeled, and up to a week if left unpeeled. Hard boiled eggs will last for up to two hours on the counter if not refrigerated.

Can I make a soft boiled eggs in the Instant Pot?

Yes! For soft boiled eggs in the Instant Pot, cook the eggs for 3 minutes and then do a quick release instead of a natural release.

Which Instant Pot is Best for Hard Boiled Eggs?

I have this Instant Pot Ultra 6 Quart 10-in-1 Multi Use Pressure Cooker.

How Many Eggs Can You Hard Boil at Once in the Instant Pot?

You can make as many aa 18 at once with just once cup of water! Just gently stack them on top of each other.

Can You Freeze Hard Boiled Eggs?

It's not recommended to freeze hard boiled eggs with the whites (they'll be too rubbery), but the boiled egg yolks can be frozen and grated over salads, side dishes, etc.