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David Murphy

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Hard boiled eggs are just so useful! This Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs recipe makes keeping a bunch on hand in the fridge incredibly easy! Just set your timer and come back to perfect eggs, every single time!
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 12 -13 Eggs
Course: Instant Pot
Cuisine: Breakfast

Ingredients
  

  • 12 - 13 Medium/Large Eggs
  • 1 Cup + Extra Water
  • Ice

Instructions
 

  1. Wash and dry your eggs, if desired.
  2. Place the eggs in one layer, in the bottom of the pot, making sure to not stack them on top of each other.
  3. Add water.
  4. Place your instant pot on manual/high pressure and set the timer for 5 minutes. It will take it about 5 minutes to pressurize and then it will start the 5-minute cooking countdown.
  5. Let the pot naturally release for 5 minutes before manually releasing and removing the eggs.
  6. Fill a bowl big enough to hold the eggs, with water and some ice.
  7. Immediately place the eggs from the instant pot into the cold water. Leave for 10 minutes. Enjoy!

Notes

●I used a 6-quart instant pot. If you have a smaller or larger one, you may need to reduce or add more eggs.
●You do not need the water to cover the eggs. It just needs to be about halfway up the eggs.
●An ice bath is one of the best ways to ensure the eggs will peel easily after cooking. However, you can also add a teaspoon of baking soda to the cooking water as that tends to help as well.
●Farm fresh eggs do not peel well, no matter what. So, be aware that they might give you issues, even if you try these techniques.
●Actual cooking time is only 5 minutes, but it will take time to pressurize before cooking starts, and you have the release after it cooks, which also takes more time. Therefore, I believe it’s truly 15 minutes for the full cooking time.

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