The perfect protein-rich snack is ready in no time when hard-boiled eggs meet the Instant Pot.
Yes, you read that right. Your search for the perfect portable protein-rich snack is over. You’ve found it. And who would have guessed it would end in your Instant Pot?
I am not one for hyperbole. My millions of friends can attest to this. But, that said, I truly believe hard-boiled eggs are the perfect snack. They’re easy to source, easy to make, and easy to pack away in a container for a quick snack or lunch. Healthy, simple, cheap… what more could you ask for?
I would say this about hard-boiled eggs, whether I was making them in a pot of boiling water, in the microwave, in the oven, or over steam. But when a recipe gives me the opportunity to use my Instant Pot? Well, this perfect 10 goes up to an 11.
If you find yourself stricken by the mid-afternoon hunger pangs, or wake up in the morning with little time to get a half-decent breakfast put together, this recipe is for you. These eggs can be prepped days in advance or made on the fly whenever the mood strikes.
Are Instant Pot Hard-Boiled Eggs Healthy?
Yes, very healthy. Eggs are full of protein, minerals, and vitamins, including zinc, calcium, choline, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin B6. And unlike, say, fried eggs, hard-boiled eggs don’t require being cooked in fat. The yolks do contain cholesterol, but it’s dietary cholesterol, which scientists recognize today may not have any impact on blood cholesterol levels. And because this recipe consists of one all-natural ingredient, it can be made for those on Paleo, keto, Mediterranean, Whole30, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets. Everyone wins! (Well, almost everyone. Sorry, vegans.)
How Long Should I Cook The Eggs?
There are a couple of things to consider before we can answer this question with any certainty. First, how big are your eggs? Small, medium, large, extra-large? Size does, in fact, matter here, with larger eggs taking longer to cook. Note that I use large eggs in this recipe, so the times are based on this fact. The other thing to consider is your preference for doneness. If you like medium-set eggs, cook them for five minutes. If you like them fully set, cook them for seven minutes. Fully set eggs are totally dry in the yolk, while medium-set eggs aren’t quite runny, but rather have an almost creamy yolk consistency that I love.
How To Make Ahead And Store
Just follow all the recipe steps, including the last one that tells you to give the eggs an ice bath. This will prevent them from continuing to cook. Then, keeping them in the shell, store them in a zipped plastic bag or airtight container (you can even put them back in the carton), and keep them in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Serving Suggestions
Now that you have your hard-boiled eggs, what do you do with them? Well, I’m glad you asked. Personally, I add a bit of salt and pepper and eat them straight away. But you can add them to an Egg Salad Sandwich or a Southern Potato Salad, or turn them into Deviled Eggs. You could also use them to make Pickled Eggs. Eggs lend themselves to myriad dishes; have fun seeing which of your favorites they work best with.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 6-12 large eggs
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup of water into a 6-quart Instant Pot. Place the metal trivet inside the pot.
- Carefully arrange the eggs on the trivet. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set the manual high-pressure cooking time for 5 minutes for medium-cooked yolks or 7 minutes for fully set yolks.
- Once the cooking cycle is complete, perform a quick pressure release according to the Instant Pot's instructions. Immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl of iced water for 1 minute to halt the cooking process.
- Drain the eggs and peel them. The shells should come off easily after the ice bath.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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