Instant Pot Peel Easy Hard Boiled Eggs 5-5-5 Method

Learn how to make perfect Instant Pot hard-boiled eggs using the easy 5-5-5 method. These peel-easy eggs come out perfectly cooked every time and are great for meal prep, snacks, salads, and deviled eggs.

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Keyword: Cooking Basics, Instant Pot Recipes

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Servings: Eggs

Calories: 13kcal

Author: Aayushi Patel

Equipment

1 Instant Pot 6qt or larger
1 Trivet and/or Steamer Rack
1 Large Bowl
1 Tongs or Slotted Spoon

Ingredients

2-12 Large Eggs
1 cup Water
Ice cubes
Cold water for ice bath

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Instructions

Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot metal insert.
Place the egg trivet inside the Instant Pot. Add steamer rack on top of the trivet. Carefully arrange the eggs on the trivet in a single layer.
Secure the lid and make sure the valve is set to the Sealing position.
Select Pressure Cook (Manual) and cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes. The commonly used "5-5-5" method starts with 5 minutes of high-pressure cooking.
Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes.
Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, carefully perform a quick release to release any remaining pressure.
Transfer the eggs immediately to a bowl filled with ice water.
Let them sit for 5 minutes. The ice bath stops the cooking process and helps the shells peel more easily.
Gently tap the eggs on the counter and roll them lightly to crack the shell. Start peeling from the wider end where the air pocket is located.
The shell should come off effortlessly.

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