How to Make Instant Pot Easter Eggs - A Step-by-Step Guide

With Easter just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about all of the festive treats and activities that come along with it. One of the most iconic Easter traditions is dyeing and decorating Easter eggs. While the traditional method of boiling eggs on the stovetop works just fine, we're here to show you a quicker and easier way to get the job done – using the Instant Pot!

Using the Instant Pot to cook your Easter eggs not only saves time, but it also results in perfectly co...

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Ingredients

  • water, as needed
  • 8 tablespoons distilled vinegar
  • 40 drops food coloring
  • 8 large eggs

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 hard-boiled eggs

  • Pour 1 cup water into a 6-quart multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and place a trivet inside.
  • Set out 4 wide-mouth pint-sized canning jars and place 2 tablespoons vinegar into each one. Add 10 drops of food coloring of desired colors into each jar. Carefully place 2 eggs into each jar and fill with water. Set jars on the trivet.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 1 minute. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Use tongs to remove the canning jars and drain water carefully. Transfer eggs to an ice bath and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    72 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 186mg
    • Sodium: 78mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 70mg