How to Hard Boil Eggs in a Pressure Cooker
The fastest and most consistent way to hard-boil your eggs!
Equipment
- Electric Pressure Cooker
- Steamer Basket
Ingredients
- Up to 6 eggs Or up to as many as your pot can hold. *See Notes section below for more info.
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Place the steamer basket in the base of your Instant Pot. Add 1/2 cup water. Carefully place up to 6 eggs on the basket, making sure they're not touching (*see Notes below). Seal the pot and cook on the manual setting for 5 minutes.
- Quick release the pressure and allow the eggs to stand in the pot for 4 more minutes (you may need to add more resting time, experimenting with adding 1 minute at a time, at higher elevations).
- While the eggs are resting, fill a bowl with ice water. After 4 minutes, transfer the eggs to the ice water. Allow to rest for 10-15 minutes in the ice bath and then enjoy or store for later.
Notes
- Store cooked, cooled, unpeeled eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 7 days. For best flavor and texture, enjoy within 3-5 days.
- Did you know older eggs are better for boiling? Over time, air enters the porous shell which raises the egg's pH and loosens the bond between the whites and the shell membrane. If you wait at least 7 days after purchasing your eggs to hard boil them, you'll find them much easier to peel!
- I've found the key to perfect eggs is 5 minutes of pressure cooking, plus hanging out for a few minutes in the pot after you release the pressure. If you're adjusting for higher elevation, I would still cook them for 5 minutes, I just might add a minute or two to what I have (4 minutes) after you've released the pressure.
- Number of eggs: I have always limited my eggs to 6 because that's how many I can fit without them touching, which in my mind means they won't bump and crack). But I've read lots of places, and readers have reported in the comments, most people have great luck piling in as many eggs as they want!
Nutrition
Serving: 1egg, Calories: 63kcal, Carbohydrates: 0.3g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 164mg, Sodium: 68mg, Potassium: 61mg, Sugar: 0.2g, Vitamin A: 238IU, Calcium: 28mg, Iron: 1mg
Calories: 63kcal
Did You Make This Recipe?Snap a picture, and hashtag it #ourbestbites. We love to see your creations on our Instagram @ourbestbites!