Instant Pot hard boiled eggs are super easy to make, come out perfectly cooked every time and are incredibly easy to peel. They’re great to have on hand for a healthy snack or to use for egg salad, deviled eggs, toasts, salads, grain bowls and more.

Well, I'm spent.

We finished up our spring break Disney World and Universal trip late last night, and we packed in ALL the rides and attractions and pool time and play.

And now I need a vacation from my vacation.

Thankfully, it's gonna be a few very low-key days before school and work start back up next week. So I've got a bit of recovery time.

Let's move right on to the food though.

Today’s recipe for Instant Pot hard boiled eggs is one I’ve been meaning to share with you for months and months.

And the day is finally here!

Previously, I’ve shared baked hard boiled eggs. They are hands off and so easy. Plus, you can take a few out early for soft-boiled eggs.

Same is true for making regular hard boiled eggs stove top, which is often my go to, especially if I just need a couple.

But I don’t know, I think making them in the Instant Pot might be my new favorite way to do hard boiled eggs.

These take just a couple of minutes to prep and then they cook away until they are perfectly done. A quick move to a cold water bath - to stop the cooking so they aren’t overdone - and they are ready to go.

Plus, oh wow, these eggs peel SO easily.

Seriously, no fussing with little pieces of shell stuck all over the eggs. No gouging out chunks of the egg as you try to remove the shell.

Nope, just perfectly peeled, easily peeled eggs. It’s glorious.

My favorite way to use these is for my mom’s classic Southern deviled eggs. They are a must at holidays and special occasions. They’re also great for parties and potlucks.

I’ve also got a bulleted list of TONS of ideas of how to use hard boiled eggs below. I love how versatile they are.

And what a wholesome, well-rounded, high protein snack they are.

I’m actually making these on the regular right now because my daughter needs to be eating some extra “grow” foods.

She’s on a medication that decreases her appetite during the day, so her doctor said to add some extra foods at breakfast, snack and dinner to make up for it and help get her some protein and healthy fats to keep her growing well.

Eggs of course were at the top of that list! And it’s so easy to keep some hard-boiled eggs on hand in the fridge to serve her anytime during the week.

Thankfully, her brother loves them too - a rare thing for them to like the same food - so we’ve always got some on hand these days.

(And if you are an egg lover like me, check out this collection of the best egg recipes.)

Now, because I know this is the main question, let’s just call it out.

How long do you cook hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot?

- Place eggs on a rack in the Instant Pot insert, add a cup of cold water, then seal and cook for 5 minutes on high pressure, followed by quick release. Transfer the eggs to a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes.

That’s it! So quick and so easy.

OK, let’s dive in a little more.

I’ve got some notes and tips coming up below on how to make Instant Pot eggs. Just tryin’ to be helpful.

If you want to jump on down to the recipe, simply scroll right on through the rest of the text. The recipe card is near the bottom of the page, above the comments section.

Notes on making Instant Pot hard boiled eggs:

• Large eggs: I use large eggs. If you are using a different size, the timing may vary.
• Quantity: I can fit 8 eggs in my Instant Pot rack without touching, and that’s usually as many as I need. You can certainly do fewer.
• Rack: The rack that comes with your Instant Pot is perfect to use for making eggs. You don’t need to buy anything special for this.
• Water bath: Fill a bowl with cold water (and/or add some ice cubes to it) before the eggs are finished, or while are you doing the quick release. The eggs need to be transferred to the water bath to stop the cooking.
• Peeling: As mentioned, eggs made in the Instant Pot are incredibly easy to peel! However, if you are storing them, leave the shells on. More on storage below.

Also, a quick disclaimer: Instant Pot recipes often fail to mention the time it takes for the pot to come to pressure or to release it.

I have found it misleading when trying to plan, so I wanted to be sure to include it here.

I’ve included 15 minutes of “additional time” to account for the amount of time it will take for the pot to come to pressure and then the time for the quick release. The exact amount of time can vary, but that’s at least a rough estimate.

Oh and in case you’re in the market for one, I have and love this 6-quart Instant Pot.

Now we’ve made all these gorgeous hard boiled eggs, what are we going to do with them? 

There’s SO many ways to enjoy them! Let’s get a few ideas flowing.

Ways to use hard boiled eggs:

- Use for breakfast or snack cut in half and sprinkled with some salt and pepper

- Or get creative and change up the seasonings (everything bagel, anyone??)

- Slice (or grate) and put over avocado toast

- Add to a savory oatmeal or a grits bowl

- Slice or chop and add to a salad

- Make egg salad (or curried egg salad)

- Make deviled eggs

- Pack for a school or work lunch

- Use with a grain bowl

- Slice and use in a grilled cheese sandwich; add bacon if you have it

- Add to potato salad

- Serve with a ramen bowl

- Use with a stacked veggie sandwich

If you have other favorite ways to use hard boiled eggs, please share in the comments section below. We can all use more ideas!

Now, part of the beauty of making a big batch of hard boiled eggs is that you will probably end up with extras.

I love cooking once and having food ready to go for days.

So let’s talk about what to do with the leftovers.

How do you store hard boiled eggs?

- Hard boiled eggs are best stored unpeeled, with the shell still on. Store the eggs, in the shell, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

- Once peeled, any extra unused eggs will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

- You can keep peeled hard boiled eggs in a bowl of cold water, changing it daily, to prolong their freshness; they’ll keep for up to 5-7 days this way.

- They will also last up to 5-7 days if you keep them wrapped in a damp paper towel and placed in a sealed container.

Not sure how long yours have been in the refrigerator? Give them a whiff. If you smell any rotten odors or any sulfur, they need to be tossed.

OK, you are ready to make and enjoy some eggs!

I hope you give them a try this way. I think you’ll love how easy they are to make and peel and how perfectly cooked they come out.

Enjoy!

XO,

Kathryn