This foolproof instant pot hard boiled eggs recipe gives me perfect results every single time. Whether I’m making hard-boiled eggs for meal prep, salads, or breakfast, this way of cooking eggs in the Instant Pot consistently produces perfectly yellow yolks without a dark ring, and peeling is effortless.
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I’ve been making boiled eggs in the Instant Pot for years using the “2-minute and done” method. Recently, I noticed that my eggs have a dark ring around the yolks, so I’ve been experimenting.
I found this Instant Pot method through trial and error, and it changed everything. This method creates perfectly cooked eggs with shells that practically slide off and, most importantly, no dark ring!
I love this method because there’s no need for an ice bath. Just remove the eggs from the Instant Pot after 10 minutes of natural release. The eggs practically peel themselves!
➡ If you’re looking for more egg recipes, try my Instant Pot deviled eggs and Kerala egg curry.
💡Ingredient and Recipe Tips
🥚 Eggs: This recipe was tested on large eggs. If you have extra large or jumbo eggs, you might need to test it out with one egg first.
🐓 Freshness: Use eggs that are at least a week old for easier peeling. Fresh eggs from the farmer’s market can be harder to peel, though I think my way still works better than the stovetop method.
⭕️ Sealing Ring: If you’re having trouble with the eggs not cooking through, add another minute to the cooking time. If you continue to have trouble, try replacing the sealing ring.
💧 Water: Use 1 cup of water in your Instant Pot. This creates the perfect amount of steam without the eggs sitting in water.
⏰ Timing: The timing is the same regardless of how many eggs you’re cooking. 1 egg or 24 eggs have the same cook time.
🌡️ Temperature: You don’t need to bring the eggs to room temperature first. You can use cold eggs straight from the fridge.
❓ FAQS
I have tried this method with up to two dozen eggs, and it works great.
How to Make One Minute Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
⏲️ Instant Pot Instructions
- Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot.
- Place eggs in a steamer basket and lower it into the Instant Pot. The basket should sit above the water line.
- Pressure cook the eggs at high pressure for 1 minute and let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Release any remaining pressure and open the lid. Carefully remove the basket from the Instant Pot.
- Once the eggs are cool enough to handle, peel them. Or refrigerate until ready to use.
See the recipe card below for detailed instructions.
Instant Pot 1 Minute Hard Boiled Eggs
Ingredients
- 12 eggs or any quantity [See Note 1]
- water 1 cup
Instructions
- Add water to the inner pot and place trivet in the Instant Pot.
- Place eggs directly on the trivet or in a steamer basket on the trivet. If the steamer basket has tall legs, you won't need a trivet.
- Close the lid and pressure cook the eggs on High Pressure for 1 minute.
- Do a 10 minute Natural Release of Pressure and open the lid. [Read More: The Different Pressure Release Methods].
- Open the Instant Pot and carefully remove the eggs. Cool the eggs naturally. Optionally, place them in a bowl of ice water to cool faster.
- Once the eggs are cool enough to handle, peel them or refrigerate them.
Notes
Nutrition
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Gloria says
Doing it this way for years! No green ring and it turns out perfect.
Neena Panicker says
Gloria, I’m glad you agree. It’s my go-to way for cooking eggs these days!