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Quick & Easy Soft-Boiled Eggs

Liz Winters
Cook Time 4 minutes
Inactive time 10 minutes
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker
  • Steam Rack
  • Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 6 whole eggs
  • 4 cups water divided
  • 6 cups Ice

Instructions
 

  • Add 1 cup water and the steamer insert to bowl of instant pot. Place six eggs in steamer rack and secure lid on pot, making sure the vent is set to seal.
  • Press the manual button and pressure cook for 3 minutes.
  • While pressure is building, fill mixing bowl with ice and add remaining 3 cups of cold water to create an ice bath.
  • When timer goes off, quick release the pressure.
  • Carefully remove the eggs from the instant pot and place them directly into the ice bath.
  • Allow to cool in ice bath for 10 minutes to stop the cooking process.
  • Peel and eat right away or keep in fridge (in shellfor up to 5 days.
  • To reheat, place eggs in cup of warm water before serving.