
Hard-boiled eggs sound simple until you've dealt with rubbery whites, greenish yolks, or shells that tear the egg apart on the way off. The Instant Pot solves all of that with a hands-off pressure cook followed by a natural release, giving you consistently creamy, perfectly set yolks every single time. The ice bath is the other secret weapon here — it stops the cooking immediately and makes peeling almost effortless, especially when you start at the wider end where the air pocket gives you a natural entry point. Eggs are one of the most versatile proteins going, and this method makes it easy to keep a batch ready in the fridge for snacking, salads, or meal prep throughout the week. With just three ingredients and a reliable technique, this is the kind of foundational recipe that quietly becomes one of the most useful things in your rotation.
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Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot insert. Place the trivet or steamer basket inside. Arrange the eggs in a single layer on the trivet — they can touch but should not be stacked.
Lock the lid and set the pressure-release valve to Sealing. Cook on Manual (High Pressure) for 5 minutes. While the eggs cook, fill a large bowl with cold water and a generous amount of ice.
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