Want to learn how to make instant pot hard boiled eggs, with store-bought or fresh eggs?  This article is for you!

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

There are a lot of reasons to make instant pot hard boiled eggs.  It saves time and provides a consistently reliable outcome.  It is also easier to do than boiling water, setting a timer, and taking the eggs out.

Whether you’re working with store bought eggs, or fresh eggs you collected from your hens this morning, you can rely on the Instant Pot to cook your eggs exactly how you want them.

How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot

Place the metal trivet inside of your Instant Pot, and add 1 cup of water.

Place your eggs on the metal trivet.  Cover and lock your Instant Pot lid, and seal the vent.

Press “Manual” and set the timer to 5 minutes on high pressure.

When the timer goes off, carefully release the pressure and remove the lid.  Transfer the eggs, using tongs, to a bowl of ice water, and allow to cool until ready to peel.

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs – Printable Recipe

Works with Fresh Eggs

I have had chickens for about a year and a half now, and one of the things I didn’t expect when eating fresh eggs is what a pain they are to peel.  It’s as if the egg white is super-glued to the shell!

When you make hard boiled eggs in the instant pot, with the right technique, your eggs will peel much easier!  Use the same recipe as above, just make sure your eggs are at room temperature before placing them in the Instant Pot.

Why are Fresh Eggs a Pain to Peel?

In fresh eggs, the egg whites stick to the shell membrane because it’s a less acidic environment when the egg is fresh.  When the protective coat on the eggshell deteriorates, the egg becomes more porous and absorbs more air.  This increases acidity in the egg, which makes the eggshell less sticky.

I read that the eggs in the grocery store are often 4 – 8 weeks old by the time a consumer buys them.  So, it makes sense that they’re easier to peel given their age.