Hard boiled eggs are at the center of Easter in a way no other ingredient really is, and getting them right, from cook time to peeling, makes everything else so much easier whether you are filling deviled eggs, dyeing them for the hunt, or using them in a recipe. These 20 hard boiled egg recipes cover every method and appliance so you can find the approach that works for your kitchen.
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- What makes these recipes special?
- Top Tips
- Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
- Ninja Foodi Grill Hard Boiled Eggs
- Ninja Foodi Hard Boiled Eggs
- Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs (+ Soft Boiled Eggs!)
- Beet Dyed Hard Boiled Eggs
- Easy Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
- Simple Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
- How To Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
- Perfect Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
- Scotch Eggs
- Hard Boiled Eggs: Easy to Peel Guide
- Hatching Chick Hard Boiled Eggs
- Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
- Hard Boiled Eggs: The Secret to Easy Peeling
- Perfect Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
- Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
- Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs (Easy Peel)
- Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
- Easy Peel Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
- Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
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Getting hard boiled eggs right matters a lot more than people realize, because undercooked yolks are sticky and dense, overcooked ones turn gray-green and chalky, and eggs that are even slightly off are impossible to peel cleanly without tearing up half the white. The Instant Pot and Ninja Foodi have genuinely changed this for a lot of cooks because the pressure steam method produces eggs that practically fall out of their shells, which is a huge deal when you are cooking two or three dozen at once for Easter week.
This collection covers hard boiled egg recipes using every appliance and method, from Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs and the Ninja Foodi Grill version to multiple air fryer approaches and a classic stovetop guide with tips for easy peeling. There is also a beet dye method for naturally colored eggs and Hatching Chick Hard Boiled Eggs for anyone who wants to get creative with how they present them.
Top Tips
- Use older eggs, not fresh ones. Fresh eggs have a membrane that clings tightly to the shell, making them a nightmare to peel. Eggs that have been in your refrigerator for a week or more peel dramatically more cleanly, which matters a lot when you are making deviled eggs that need to look presentable.
- Go straight from cooking to an ice bath. Whether you are using the stovetop, Instant Pot, or air fryer, transferring eggs immediately into a bowl of ice water stops the cooking and prevents that greenish ring from forming around the yolk. It also makes the shell contract slightly away from the white, which helps with peeling.
- Peel under running water. If you are still getting ragged peels even with older eggs and an ice bath, try peeling under a thin stream of cold running water. The water gets under the membrane and between the shell and the white, which makes the whole process much smoother.
- Pressure cooker timing is everything. The standard 5-5-5 method (5 minutes pressure, 5 minutes natural release, 5 minutes ice bath) is a reliable starting point for Instant Pot and Ninja Foodi hard boiled eggs, but every appliance runs slightly differently, so note what works in yours and repeat it exactly every time.
- Cook a test egg first when you are making a large batch. If you are hard boiling three dozen eggs for Easter and you have never used your pressure cooker for this before, cook one or two first and peel them to check the yolk before committing the whole batch to the same time and settings.
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Pressure cooking hard boiled eggs produces shells that practically fall off, which makes this method worth knowing before Easter week. A reliable approach for cooking a large batch at once.
Photo credit: The Tasty Travelers
Ninja Foodi Grill Hard Boiled Eggs
Hard boiled eggs made in the Ninja Foodi Grill use the air crisp function to cook them without any water on the stovetop. Easy-peel results with a hands-off method that frees up your burners.
Photo credit: The Tasty Travelers
Ninja Foodi Hard Boiled Eggs
A Ninja Foodi hard boiled egg method with detailed timing and peeling tips so you get clean results regardless of egg age. Solid step-by-step guidance for pressure cooking eggs.
Photo credit: The Salted Pepper
Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs (+ Soft Boiled Eggs!)
One recipe that covers both hard and soft boiled eggs in the air fryer, with timing for each so you can get exactly the yolk texture you want. A useful reference to have on hand for Easter egg prep.
Photo credit: The Food Hussy
Beet Dyed Hard Boiled Eggs
Beet juice produces a deep rose-pink color on hard boiled egg shells that is unlike anything you get from a store-bought dye kit. A natural dyeing method with striking results for Easter.
Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes
Easy Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
Air frying hard boiled eggs skips the pot of boiling water entirely and produces shells that peel cleanly. A straightforward method with clear timing that works across different air fryer models.
Photo credit: Air Frying Foodie
Simple Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
A no-fuss Instant Pot method for hard boiled eggs that keeps the process as simple as it should be. Clean peels and an evenly cooked yolk make this a reliable choice for Easter egg batches.
Photo credit: The Cookin Chicks
How To Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
A stovetop guide to hard boiled eggs with step-by-step instructions for getting the timing right and peeling cleanly every time. Covers both the cooking and the cooling process in detail.
Photo credit: I Heart Eating
Perfect Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
An Instant Pot hard boiled egg method with specific timing and pressure release notes to get the yolk consistency right. Detailed enough that you can dial it in for your exact appliance.
Photo credit: Cooking with Curls
Scotch Eggs
Hard boiled eggs wrapped in seasoned sausage, breaded, and deep fried until golden make for one of the most satisfying Easter table items that is not a dessert. A classic British recipe with a crispy exterior and a savory, protein-rich center.
Photo credit: Christina's Cucina
Hard Boiled Eggs: Easy to Peel Guide
A stovetop hard boiled egg guide focused specifically on the peeling problem, with tips for getting clean shells regardless of how fresh your eggs are. Practical and thorough.
Photo credit: Delicious Meets Healthy
Hatching Chick Hard Boiled Eggs
Hard boiled eggs carved and arranged to look like chicks hatching from shells are one of those Easter presentation ideas that genuinely impresses people at the table. Includes a video tutorial showing exactly how to cut and assemble them.
Photo credit: Hungry Happenings
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Pressure cooking eggs in the Instant Pot gives you shells that slide right off and a yolk that is fully cooked with no greenish tinge. A reliable approach with straightforward timing.
Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes
Hard Boiled Eggs: The Secret to Easy Peeling
A stovetop method that focuses on the one key factor that actually determines how easily hard boiled egg shells come off. Specific and practical guidance that makes a real difference.
Photo credit: Good Dinner Mom
Perfect Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
An air fryer hard boiled egg method with specific temperature and time settings and notes on how egg size affects the result. Helpful for anyone still dialing in their air fryer timing.
Photo credit: The Kitchen Girl
Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
A clean and simple air fryer method for hard boiled eggs with clear timing and notes on the ice bath step that makes peeling so much easier afterward. Straightforward and repeatable.
Photo credit: Organically Addison
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs (Easy Peel)
An Instant Pot hard boiled egg method built around the easy-peel result, with timing and release notes for getting shells that come off in seconds. Covers what to do if your first batch does not peel cleanly.
Photo credit: Delicious Meets Healthy
Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
Hard boiled eggs cooked in the air fryer with detailed notes on temperature, timing, and the ice bath step for clean peeling. A well-tested method from a site known for reliable recipes.
Photo credit: The Slow Roasted Italian
Easy Peel Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
An Instant Pot method with specific pressure and release settings focused on achieving shells that peel off with minimal effort, plus storage tips for making a big batch ahead of Easter. Clear and well-organized.
Photo credit: The Kitchen Girl
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
A pressure cooker method for hard boiled eggs with timing for different appliances and notes on getting the ice bath right so the shells come off cleanly. Good troubleshooting included.
Photo credit: Recipes From A Pantry
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