Instant Pot Soft Boiled Eggs
Perfectly cooked and creamy, Instant Pot Soft Boiled Eggs are the ultimate shortcut for a delicious breakfast or snack. Enjoy them with toast, salad, or on their own. Easy to make and always impressive, you’ll want to whip these up tonight!
Equipment
- Electric Pressure Cooker (6 or 8 quart)
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Start by adding 1 cup of water inside the inner pot of your 6-quart pressure cooker or 1.5 cups if you’re using an 8-quart pot. This water is crucial for steaming the eggs and achieving that perfect soft-boiled consistency.
- Next, place a trivet or an egg rack inside the pot. This will keep your eggs elevated out of the water, allowing them to cook evenly.
- Carefully arrange the eggs on the trivet or egg rack. It’s okay to stack them if necessary; just be sure they’re stable.
- Seal the pressure cooker lid, ensuring the vent knob is pointed towards the sealed position. This will trap the steam inside, cooking the eggs perfectly.
- Now, set the cook time to 3 minutes on high pressure. Simply push the manual button and adjust the timer accordingly. It’s as straightforward as that!
- While the eggs are happily cooking, prepare an ice bath. Fill a large bowl with several cups of ice and cold water. This will stop the cooking process once the eggs are done.
- Once the cooking time is up, immediately release the pressure by using a wooden spoon or tongs to switch the vent knob to the vent position. For soft-boiled eggs, let the pressure release naturally for a minute or so, then switch it.
- Using tongs or pot holders, carefully remove the eggs from the pressure cooker and transfer them to the ice bath. This step is vital for halting the cooking process and achieving the desired runny yolk.
- Leave the eggs in the ice bath until they are cool enough to handle. After that, you can use them immediately or store them in the fridge, unpeeled, for up to 24 hours.
Notes
- This recipe: This recipe is written for standard large eggs. Medium eggs will take about 1 minute less cook time and extra-large eggs will take an additional minute.
- Water amounts: ONLY use 1 cup of water for the 6-quart and 1.5 cups for the 8-quart.
- Cooking time: Any more water will take longer to come to pressure, overcooking your soft-boiled eggs.
- Using: Use soft-boiled eggs within 24 hours of preparing.