<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nOnce the steamer is in place, add 1 cup of cold water. Then place as many eggs as you\u2019d like to cook in the steamer basket. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use High Pressure and a 6-minute cook. After the cook time ends, a 6-minute natural pressure release followed by a quick release will reveal perfectly cooked Instant Pot hard-boiled eggs<\/strong> that are ready and easy to peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\nI recommend having an ice bath on hand when you open the pressure cooker. Dunking your freshly cooked eggs in ice-cold water prevents them from getting overcooked and cools them down so they\u2019re easier to peel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nHow Many Hard Boiled Eggs Can I Make at Once In The Instant Pot \/ Pressure Cooker?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n When I first started making Instant Pot hard-boiled eggs<\/strong>, I would make no more than 8 eggs at a time. I was told they would crack if the eggs were to close together. <\/p>\n\n\n\nHowever, as demand for these perfectly hard-boiled eggs grew in my household, I slowly added more and more eggs to the pressure cooker. I\u2019ve found that they cook just as well. Occasionally, one egg may crack while cooking, but I think that\u2019s because the egg had a hairline crack before I even placed it in my pressure cooker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nSo feel free to load up your steamer basket with as many eggs as you can fit. Even a dozen or more! If you\u2019re very worried about cracking, you can use an egg tray to keep the eggs apart. We used to use canning lids to separate the eggs, and others use silicone cupcake wrappers or egg cups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s no need to change the cooking time or pressure release time, whether you\u2019re cooking one or a dozen eggs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since hard-boiled eggs keep well in the refrigerator for a few days, this is a great way to cook a big batch of protein-packed snacks to have on hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nWhat Is the 6-6-6 Method for Pressure Cooker \/ Instant Pot Hard-Boiled Eggs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Pressure cooking fans can have strong opinions about hard-boiled eggs. Some people swear by the 6-6-6 method, other people prefer 5-5-5. But what do those numbers mean?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 6-6-6 method simply means cooking your eggs for 6 minutes at high pressure followed by a 6-minute natural pressure release (then a quick release), and 6 minutes in an ice bath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
People who prefer a softer egg use the 4-4-4 or 5-5-5 method, which follows the same high pressure-natural release-ice bath formula. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There isn\u2019t just one right way to pressure cook eggs. 6-6-6 and 5-5-5 are common methods that result in nicely cooked eggs, so if you\u2019re new to pressure cooking eggs, start there. You may find a different formula that works for your pressure cooker and desired egg texture, so use the method you like best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n