Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs 5-5-5
Make perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs with your trusty Instant Pot! This convenient and foolproof method eliminates the guesswork and frustration often associated with traditional stovetop boiling.
Servings: 12
Calories: 72kcal
Instructions
- Add 1 cup of cold water to the inner pot of your Instant Pot.1 cup water
- Carefully place the eggs on the steamer trivet that comes with your Instant Pot. You can also use an egg rack or a steamer basket. The egg rack is best for when making Deviled Eggs, as it centers the egg yolk perfectly while cooking.12 large eggs
- Secure the lid and ensure the pressure valve is set to "Sealing."
- Select the "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" function and set the cooking time for 5 minutes at High Pressure.
- Once the cook time is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, you can perform a quick pressure release by carefully turning the pressure valve to "Venting."
- When the steam has completely released, open the lid and transfer the eggs to a bowl filled with ice water. Let the eggs cool completely in the ice bath for at least 5 to 15 minutes before peeling.
Notes
- Use eggs that are at room temperature for even cooking. Cold eggs can result in slightly tough whites.
- Don't skip the ice bath! The cold water stops the cooking process, contracts the eggs from the shell, and prevents the yolks from developing a green ring.
- For easier peeling, gently crack the shells all over before placing the eggs in the ice bath.
Nutrition
Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 69mg | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg