Are you ready for Easy to Peel Hard-Cooked Eggs in your pressure cooker? And by the way this process works with both your Instant Pot or stovetop model. Come and take a look at how, you won't want to make them any other way!
For egg salad, deviled eggs or just a quick snack of a cooked egg with salt for a snack. No matter what method I tried they would either be overcooked or in the case of fresh eggs so difficult to peel I ended up with more egg sticking to the shell than left to the egg! I did learn that steam cooking eggs works great, and you can also find a steamed method that works great. But I will say that I love this pressure cooker method! It is so simple, load the cooker and you are done after the NPR time.
I tried this the first time when I made our favorite potato salad.
I was still developing the recipe for potato salad to be made using the pressure cooker, rather than cooking on the stove. And my original cooking method was nothing to write home about, much less post here on Scratch Made Food! Since I have eaten this potato salad my whole life I knew how the salad needed to turn out! Once I figured out cooking the eggs and potatoes together, the rest was easy! But what about deviled eggs? But that too is about to change with this new cooking method. And that is a good thing, because the men folk around here love them. So let's get started, shall we.
The eggs used and shown were as fresh as fresh can be.
They were laid the day before by our very own ladies! I hope you find this process easy to use, and your hard cooked eggs, easy to peel! Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it.
An additional thought on this process/recipe:
You might as well fill the cooker with eggs, it is convenient to have a few extras on hand for snacks or making egg salad or deviled eggs.
For long term storage of cooked eggs, I place them with the peel intact into the fridge in a bowl, letting the family know that hard cooked eggs are available for snacking. Peeling happens when used.
And finally this! Like most appliances, I have discovered that my Instant Pot cooks slightly different, from the many recipes I have tried. Cooking time can vary from appliance to appliance, as well as using a 6 QT. model or the larger 8 QT. My current IP model (a 6 QT.) seems to need an additional minute or two. Adjust the cooking time listed in the recipe if needed for your own particular model.
Ingredients needed for this process:
- eggs
- water as called for in your pressure cooker directions
You will also need the following:
- Instant Pot or stovetop pressure cooker
- cooking rack for the pressure cooker
- storage bowl
Now we are ready to begin!
Easy to Peel Hard-Cooked Eggs in your InstantPot or Stovetop Pressure Cooker!
inspired by all the great cooks everywhere!
UPDATED: 02.12.2025
Place the rack in the cooking pot, and add the number of eggs you wish to cook.
Add the required of water per the instruction booklet that came with your cooker. Secure the lid, and close the valve.
Set the cooking time for 5 minutes.
Let the cooker sit for 15 minutes NPR. Then carefully release the pressure and remove the lid.
For stovetop models, add eggs and water to the pan, secure the lid and close the valve. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat as needed to maintain pressure for the required cooking time. Let cook 5 minutes, turn off the heat, and let rest NPR for 15 minutes. Carefully release pressure and open the pan.
Let the eggs cool slightly before moving to a storage bowl or peeling to use right away.
When needed, peel and use as desired!
I have found the trick to peeling the eggs is to carefully break the membrane between the shell and the cooked egg. Once you crack the shell, grab the membrane and tear it. From there a bit of water helps separate the three layers when you have a really difficult egg to peel.
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I'm planning on getting an Instant Pot soon and can't wait to try this. Thank you for sharing. Blessings.
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Paula, I love mine! It has simplified many different long cooking recipes. Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it.
DeleteThanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday, 595. Hope you are having a great week and hope to see you soon!
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Thank you Miz Helen!
DeleteI just tried this method, and I can’t believe how well it worked! Peeling hard-cooked eggs has always been a struggle for me, with bits of shell sticking and tearing the egg whites. But following your steps, the shells slipped right off effortlessly!
ReplyDeleteI used fresh eggs, which are usually the hardest to peel, and I was amazed at how easy it was. The trick of shocking them in ice water really made a difference. I also loved the tip about steaming them instead of boiling—this was my first time trying that, and I think I’m officially converted!
Thank you so much for such a simple yet effective method. I’ll never go back to my old way of boiling eggs. This will make meal prepping and deviled eggs so much easier!
Annie your words are my words, exactly! The difficulty of peeling hard cooked eggs kept me from making a lot of enjoyable food. And of course with our own hens we always have fresh eggs...thanks so much for stopping by, I appreciate it.
DeleteMelynda, I'm going to give this a try. I had the hardest time the other day when I was peeling boiled eggs, phew! This is on my to-do list! Thank you for sharing with us at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party #76.
ReplyDeleteStephanie I have also found that the membrane inside is key to this process, tap the egg smallest pointed side down, and continue tapping all the way to the next end. You will be able to grasp the membrane and tear it, which helps to release the egg even more. Since our eggs are fresh from the ladies, they can be extremely stubborn to peel! Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it.
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