Pressure-cooker Hard Boiled Eggs

Here's the hands-down, easiest way to hard-boil eggs in the Pressure-cooker or Pressure-cooker!

Want to know the EASIEST way to hard boil eggs? The 5-5-5 method in the Pressure-cooker or Pressure-cooker! It's also the easiest way to peel eggs.

If you haven't yet tried the 5-5-5 Method to perfectly hard-boiled eggs, We encourage you to try it. It's truly simple, and once you learn this method, you can adjust the timings to achieve soft-boiled eggs and jammy eggs too!

Pressure-cooker Hard-Boiled Eggs

If you have an Pressure-cooker or a Pressure-cooker, you most likely have heard of the 5-5-5 Method. But you might not have tried it yet, or know what it's all about. If you're new to the Pressure-cooker or Pressure-cooker, definitely take a few minutes to read through the tips here. They will help you achieve perfect hard-boiled eggs every time!

What is the 5-5-5 Method?

The 5-5-5 Method is simple, and is as follows:

1. FIVE minutes of pressure cooking
2. FIVE minutes of natural release
3. FIVE minutes in an ice bath

That's it. So simple, but it makes a BIG difference!

How to hard-boil eggs using the 5-5-5 Method in the Pressure-cooker

Here's exactly how We achieve perfect hard-boiled eggs every time.

1. Place a rack into the Pressure-cooker pot. Pour in one cup of water.
2. Place the eggs carefully onto the rack, giving them some space in-between.
3. Secure the pressure lid, making sure the pressure release valve is in the Seal position.
4. Select Pressure Cook, set the temperature to HI, set the time to 5 minutes. Select Start/Stop to begin. If you have a Pressure-cooker 6.5 quart, it will take approximately 7 minutes to come to pressure. If you have a Pressure-cooker 8-quart, it will take approximately 10 minutes to come to pressure.
5. When cooking is complete, allow for natural release for 5 minutes.
6. At the end of 5 minutes, switch the valve over to Vent for quick release. During this time, while all remaining pressure is venting from the Nija Foodi, create the ice bath. Add equal parts ice and cold water to a large bowl. Set aside.

7. When all pressure is released and the valve is all the way down, carefully twist the lid open. Use oven mitts to carefully lift the rack with eggs out – or use tongs or an oven mitt to lift the eggs out one by one.
8. Immediately and gently place the eggs into the prepared ice bath. Allow them to sit in the ice bath for 5 minutes.
9.When 5 minutes is up, peel the eggs.

Pressure-cooker Hard Boiled Eggs FAQ

What does an ice bath do to hard-boiled eggs?

Placing hard-boiled eggs immediately into an ice bath does three things. First, it stops the cooking process, which helps ensure your eggs aren't overdone. Second, the ice bath helps separate the egg from the shell. This is why this method makes peeling eggs so much easier! Third, because the ice bath stops the cooking process at the right time, it helps you avoid the dreaded green ring around your eggs that you can get from overcooked eggs.

How many eggs can We put in the Pressure-cooker or Pressure-cooker at one time?

Almost as many as you'd like! Without going overboard, that is. We've cooked as few as three eggs and as many as nine eggs at one time using this method.

If We use more eggs, do We need to adjust the cooking times?

Nope. In the experience, all of the times can remain exactly the same.

If We use more eggs, do We need to add more water?

We've cooked as many as nine eggs at one time using one cup of water. If you are cooking a dozen or more eggs, you might want to add a half cup. So try one and a half cups of water for 12 or more eggs.

How do you store hard-boiled eggs?

Allow the eggs to cool completely. Then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Recipes using hard-boiled eggs

We love to make a batch of Pressure-cooker Hard Boiled Eggs as part of the meal prep for the week. That way, anyone can grab an egg for some quick protein in the morning or as an afternoon snack.

You can also use hard-boiled eggs in these tasty recipes:

• Simple Spring Appetizers using Hard-Boiled Eggs
• Spring Veggie & Eggs Toast

More Spring Recipes

• Garlic Rosemary Glazed Roasted Carrots
• Roasted Asparagus with Garlic and Lemon
• Radish Carrot Arugula Salad
• Mini Lime Tarts
• Simple Spring Fruit Tarts

More Pressure-cooker Recipes

• Pressure Cooker Wedding Soup (Pressure-cooker/Pressure-cooker)
• Pressure-cooker Broccoli
• Pressure-cooker Paprika Chicken
• Pressure-cooker Cajun Chicken Pasta
• Pressure-cooker Homemade Pizza Rolls

The Pressure-cooker Meal Prep Cookbook

Do you have a Ninja Foodi? We'm so excited to announce the release of the first cookbook: The Pressure-cooker Meal Prep Cookbook! It's coming out mid-May 2021, and it's packed with meal prep & planning tips, 8 weeks worth of meal plans, plus 75 simple recipes – all using the Pressure-cooker!

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Recipe for Pressure Cooker Hard-Boiled Eggs

Pressure-cooker Hard Boiled Eggs

By Marlynn Schotland Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Come to Pressure Time: 7 mins Total Time: 17 mins Servings: 6 eggs This is the easiest way to achieve perfect hard boiled eggs and to peel hard boiled eggs every time!

Equipment

• Pressure-cooker, Pressure-cooker, or other electric pressure cooker

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs

Ice bath

• Equal parts ice and cold water

Instructions

• Place a rack into the Pressure-cooker pot. Pour in one cup of water.
• Place the eggs carefully onto the rack, giving them some space in-between.
• Secure the pressure lid, making sure the pressure release valve is in the Seal position.
• Select Pressure Cook, set the temperature to HI, set the time to 5 minutes. Select Start/Stop to begin. If you have a Pressure-cooker 6.5 quart, it will take approximately 7 minutes to come to pressure. If you have a Pressure-cooker 8-quart, it will take approximately 10 minutes to come to pressure.
• When cooking is complete, allow for natural release for 5 minutes. At the end of 5 minutes, switch the valve over to Vent for quick release. During this time, while all remaining pressure is venting from the Nija Foodi, create the ice bath. Add equal parts ice and cold water to a large bowl. Set aside.
• When all pressure is released and the valve is all the way down, carefully twist the lid open. Use oven mitts to carefully lift the rack with eggs out – or use tongs or an oven mitt to lift the eggs out one by one.
• Immediately and gently place the eggs into the prepared ice bath. Allow them to sit in the ice bath for 5 minutes. When 5 minutes is up, peel the eggs.

Notes

How to store hard-boiled eggs: allow eggs to cool to room temperature. Place eggs in an airtight food-safe container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.  How to achieve soft-boiled eggs: instead of allowing the eggs to pressure cook for 5 minutes, lower the time to 3 minutes, and 3 minutes in the ice bath.

Nutrition

Calories: 63 kcal, Carbohydrates: 1 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 164 mg, Sodium: 62 mg, Potassium: 61 mg, Sugar: 1 g, Vitamin A: 238 IU, Calcium: 25 mg, Iron: 1 mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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