Hard-boiled eggs turn out perfectly every time when they’re steamed under pressure in the Instant Pot. They’re always evenly cooked, plus they are easier to peel than traditional boiled eggs. This recipe works if you are boiling only an egg or two or up to a dozen, and you can use either a quick release or a natural release. You can either put the eggs directly on the trivet, or use a wire-mesh, silicone, or metal steamer basket that fits inside the Instant Pot. Do not be tempted to use a solid bowl.
For extra-large eggs, increase the cooking time to 7 minutes, and for jumbo eggs, increase the cooking time to 8 minutes.
You can also use the quick pressure release method for soft-boiled eggs. Cooking times for soft-boiled large, extra-large, and jumbo eggs are 3, 4, and 5 minutes, respectively. For extra-large eggs, increase the cooking time to 3 minutes, and for jumbo eggs, increase the cooking time to 4 minutes.
Recipe information
Yield
12 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
5-Minute Quick Pressure Release Method:
Step 1
Pour the water into the Instant Pot and place a steamer basket or the trivet into the pot. Gently place up to 12 eggs into the basket or on top of the trivet, taking care not to crack the eggs as you add them. Secure the lid and set the Pressure Release to Sealing. Select the Manual setting and set the cooking time for 5 minutes at high pressure.
Step 2
While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice bath. When the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then move the Pressure Release to Venting to release the remaining steam. Open the pot and transfer the eggs to the ice bath to cool. Peel when ready to serve.
Natural Release Method:
Step 3
Pour the water into the Instant Pot and place a steamer basket or the trivet into the pot. Gently place up to 12 eggs into the basket or on top of the trivet, taking care not to crack the eggs as you add them. Secure the lid and set the Pressure Release to Sealing. Select the Manual setting and set the cooking time for 2 minutes at high pressure.
Step 4
While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice bath. When the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then move the Pressure Release to Venting to release any remaining steam. Open the pot and transfer the eggs to the ice bath to cool. Peel when ready to serve.
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