• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Instant Pot
    • Air Fryer
    • Soup, Stew & Chili
    • Dinner Recipes
      • Chicken
      • Beef
      • Pork
      • Seafood
      • Pasta
      • 30 Minute Meals
      • One Pot Recipes
    • Cuisine / Region
      • American
      • Asian Recipes
      • Italian Recipes
      • Mexican Recipes
    • Appetizers & Snacks
    • Dips, Dressings, and Salsa
    • Slow Cooker
    • Salads
    • Sides
    • Dessert
    • Breakfast / Brunch
    • Holiday
  • ABOUT
    • TKG Featured In
    • SUBSCRIBE
    • PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF USE
  • SHOP

The Kitchen Girl logo

menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Instant Pot
    • Air Fryer
    • Soup, Stew & Chili
    • Dinner Recipes
      • Chicken
      • Beef
      • Pork
      • Seafood
      • Pasta
      • 30 Minute Meals
      • One Pot Recipes
    • Cuisine / Region
      • American
      • Asian Recipes
      • Italian Recipes
      • Mexican Recipes
    • Appetizers & Snacks
    • Dips, Dressings, and Salsa
    • Slow Cooker
    • Salads
    • Sides
    • Dessert
    • Breakfast / Brunch
    • Holiday
  • ABOUT
    • TKG Featured In
    • SUBSCRIBE
    • PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF USE
  • SHOP
×

Home » Recipes » Snacks

by Traci · Published: 04/09/2022 · Updated: 05/01/2022 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs 5-5-5

98 shares
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email recipe
Jump To Recipe
5 from 8 votes
15 minutes

These Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are a cinch to make and they turn out perfect every time! Learn how to use the failproof 5-5-5 method for making hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot.

Instant Pot hard boiled eggs cut in half on wood cutting board

The Instant Pot does just about everything, and now you can add another thing to the list: it makes cooking hard boiled eggs practically effortless!

I rely on my Instant Pot to meal prep Instant Pot Chickpeas, Instant Pot Quinoa, Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breast, and Instant Pot Steel Cut Oatmeal. Hard boiled eggs are also in my weekly meal prep because the Instant Pot just makes it way too easy!

Table of Contents hide
1) Why we love pressure cooker hard boiled eggs
2) What is the 5-5-5 method?
3) What you'll need
4) How to make Instant Pot hard boiled eggs
5) Do I need a trivet to cook eggs in the Instant Pot?
6) Is there an egg setting on the Instant Pot?
7) Are these eggs easy to peel?
8) Why do you put hard boiled eggs in cold water?
9) How to store
10) Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs 5-5-5

Why we love pressure cooker hard boiled eggs

I love cooking hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot for so many reasons!

  • They’re pretty much hands-off during cooking. No standing over the stove and guessing when the eggs are ready.
  • No rack needed. You can stack the eggs right in the pot, or use an egg trivet, silicone egg rack, or the metal or silicone trivet that came with your Instant Pot, if you prefer.
  • Any size cooker works. 3 quart, 6 quart, 8 quart, or 10 quart Instant Pots are all great for making hard boiled eggs.
  • They’re easy to peel. In fact, they’re the easiest hard boiled eggs I’ve ever peeled. There’s a little bit of liquid under the shell, but this is natural.
  • They have the perfect texture. You’ll love them for deviled eggs because the yolk pops out of the egg white easily. They’re also great for egg salad, my Easy Dill Potato Salad, lunches, and breakfasts on-the-go.
  • You can cook as many or as few eggs as you want. The time and temperature stays exactly the same.
Eggs in Instant Pot

What is the 5-5-5 method?

The secret to making hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot is the 5-5-5 method, which involves 5 minutes of pressure cooking, 5 minutes of natural pressure release, and a 5 minute ice bath.

In just minutes, your hard boiled eggs are done—and cooked absolutely perfectly!

Glass measuring cup of water and 12 eggs

What you'll need

As with most hard boiled egg recipes, you only need two ingredients here.

  • Water – You’ll need 1 cup of water for 3 or 6 quart pressure cookers, and 2 cups water for 8 or 10 quart models.
  • Eggs - You can any color eggs for this recipe.

How to make Instant Pot hard boiled eggs

Here’s what you’ll need to do to make hard boiled eggs in an Instant Pot:

Instant Pot fitted with trivet
Eggs in Instant Pot

Prepare. You can use any pressure cooker. I'm using the 6 quart Instant Pot. If you have a trivet, place it in the cooker and arrange the eggs on the trivet. Otherwise, stack the eggs in the cooker as securely as you can. Add the water to the Instant Pot, then prepare an ice bath in a separate bowl.

Overhead view of Instant Pot

Cook. Secure the lid and set the pressure release knob to “Sealing.” Select “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” for 5 minutes on High pressure.

Release pressure. Allow the Instant Pot to sit undisturbed for a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then turn the pressure release knob to “Venting” to release any remaining steam.

Cool the eggs. Transfer the hard boiled eggs to the ice bath for 5 minutes. If you don't have ice (because life happens), you can simply use cold tap water.

Ice water bath in large glass bowl

Dry and store. Transfer the chilled hard boiled eggs from the ice bath to a towel to dry the surface. Your eggs are ready to enjoy!

Eggs on blue and white striped tea towel

Do I need a trivet to cook eggs in the Instant Pot?

No. You can set the eggs right in the pot with the water. However, I use the Instant Pot trivet (the one that came with my pot) as a tool to stack eggs securely to prevent them from moving or cracking during the pressure cook cycle. A dedicated egg trivet is a fancier way to do this. Also, a steamer basket is a great tool for transferring large amounts of eggs in and out of the pot.

Instant Pot fitted with trivet

Is there an egg setting on the Instant Pot?

Some models have an egg setting and some do not. I use manual settings for most Instant Pot recipes, as I did with this recipe. However, if your cooker has the egg setting, you can still use the 5-5-5 method because the pot cooks the eggs for 5 minutes with this setting.

Peeling hard boiled egg made in Instant Pot

Are these eggs easy to peel?

Yes! They really are! I don't understand the science behind this phenomenon, so if you do, please educate me in the comments below (but talk to me like I'm 5 years old lol)! All I know is the photo I took above is exactly how my 5-5-5 eggs look.

Why do you put hard boiled eggs in cold water?

The eggs will continue cooking from the residual heat in the shells unless they’re immersed in a cold water bath. This keeps them from over-cooking!

How to store

Refrigerate your hard boiled eggs for up to a week if they’re unpeeled, or up to 5 days if you’ve peeled them. I like to store my eggs unpeeled in these hard plastic containers so they never crack during storage.

Eggs in silicone container
Closeup of halved Instant Pot hard boiled egg

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs 5-5-5

Here's how to use the 5-5-5 method for Instant Pot hard boiled eggs that turn out perfect every time!
5 from 8 votes
Print Pin
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 12 eggs
Author: Traci The Kitchen Girl

INGREDIENTS
 

  • 12 Eggs, use more or less as needed
  • 1-2 cups Water

Instructions
 

  • Place steam rack trivet in the bottom of the cooker.
  • Place EGGS on trivet. Stacking is fine and you can use more or less eggs as desired. This won't change the pressure cook time.
  • Add WATER to the Instant Pot. Use 1 cup water (for 3 or 6 quart model) or 2 cups (for 8 or 10 quart model).
  • Secure the lid and set the pressure release knob to “Sealing". Select "Manual" or “Pressure Cook” for 5 minutes on HIGH pressure.
  • Allow the Instant Pot to sit undisturbed for a 5 minute natural pressure release; then carefully turn the pressure release knob to "Venting" to release the remaining steam.
  • Transfer hard boiled eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes.
  • Refrigerate up to 7 days for unpeeled eggs or 5 days if peeled.
Tried this recipe? I'd love your review!Visit the comments below and tell me how it went.

Equipment

  • 6 quart Instant Pot or any size pressure cooker
  • trivet for Instant Pot optional
  • tongs or other utensil to set eggs in ice bath
  • large bowl for ice bath

NUTRITION

Serving: 1egg | Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 61mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition data provided as courtesy estimates using unbranded ingredients from a nutrition database. Please consult preferred resource for precise data.

Easy FREE recipes to your inbox weeklyJoin The Kitchen Girl community!

More Easy Snack Recipes

  • 32 Easy Super Bowl Food Ideas
  • Honey Hot Wings
  • Authentic Hummus Recipe
  • Citrus Salad
98 shares
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email recipe

Reader Interactions

We love recipe feedback... Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Comments

  1. Laura O. says

    December 28, 2022 at 6:26 pm

    5 stars
    So easy to peel! This is my new way to cook hard-boiled eggs!!

    Reply
    • Traci says

      December 28, 2022 at 10:59 pm

      Yay! Me too!! So glad you're enjoying them 🙂 Thanks!

  2. Porait says

    June 26, 2022 at 6:35 am

    5 stars
    Worked like a charm. 5-5-5! This is how I am going to do it from now on.

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      June 26, 2022 at 6:52 am

      Yayy! So glad to hear you're enjoying this method. Thanks so much for the feedback 🙂

  3. JB says

    April 09, 2022 at 9:33 am

    5 stars
    Game changer! I am never making hard boiled eggs the old way again LOL. Why would I? The Instant Pot makes this stupid simple. Thanks for sharing KG!

    Reply

Primary Sidebar

Hello from The Kitchen Girl

The Kitchen Girl standing in a white kitchen with brown accents
Hi! I'm Traci and I'm sharing my easy recipes with everyday ingredients, simple instructions, and ALL the flavor. Read more about me.

Game Day Recipes

Delicious Super Bowl recipes!

  • Easy Guacamole Recipe
  • Honey Hot Wings
  • Hot Crab Dip Recipe
  • 7 Layer Dip
  • Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip
  • Totchos (Tater Tot Nachos)

Healthy Recipe Favorites

  • Chopped Greek Chickpea Salad
  • Lentil Chili
  • Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing
  • Juicy Broiled Salmon Recipe

Easy Chicken Dinners

  • Easy Baked Chicken Legs (Drumsticks)
  • Instant Pot Whole Chicken
  • Crockpot Creamy White Chicken Chili
  • Air Fryer Chicken Legs
  • Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo
  • Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe

Featured Recipes

Easy Dinner Recipes
Simple Charcuterie Board
Baked Chicken Thighs
Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Chilean Sea Bass
Beef Stroganoff
Reuben Sandwich
Easy Guacamole Recipe
Minestrone Soup
Grilled Salmon Recipe
Instant Pot Brown Rice
Easy Crostini Recipe
Baked Chicken Legs
Instant Pot Pulled Pork
Tomato Soup Recipe
Instant Pot Soup Recipes
French Bread Recipe
Zuppa Toscana
Best Hummus Recipe
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

©2023 The Kitchen Girl. All Rights Reserved. PRIVACY POLICY