Hard Boiled Eggs in Instant Pot (Egg Salad Recipe)
Instant Pot Egg Salad is a great way to hard boil your eggs with a hands off approach. This egg salad with mayonnaise is a must make for a quick lunch, protein snack or light dinner. The whole family will enjoy this Instant Pot recipe.
Servings: 6
Calories: 150kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 Eggs
- ⅓ to ½ cup Mayonnaise as desired
- 1 Tablespoon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon each: Salt Pepper, Paprika, and Dried Dill
- 1-2 Tablespoon Lemon Juice optional
Instructions
- Pour 4 cups of water into the Instant Pot. Place a trivet or metal steaming basket inside the pot.
- Arrange eggs on the trivet or in the steaming basket.6 Eggs
- Secure the Instant Pot lid and set it to manual mode for 5-7 minutes of cooking time, based on the preferred doneness of the eggs.
- Use the quick pressure release method; once safe, open the lid. Transfer eggs with a slotted spoon to a large bowl of ice water to cool.
- After cooling, peel the eggs and place them in a separate bowl.
- Mash the eggs using a fork or potato masher until finely diced, or use a food processor for chopping.
- Add mayonnaise and mustard until achieving the desired creaminess. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and dill; adjust to taste.⅓ to ½ cup Mayonnaise, 1 Tablespoon Mustard, 1 teaspoon each: Salt
- Finish by adding lemon juice to taste.1-2 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
Notes
- When you use the Instant Pot, you will find that adjusting the time by a minute or two will affect how done your eggs are. Feel free to cook as you would like to doneness of eggs.
- Make sure to follow the process of the directions to ensure perfect hard-boiled eggs.
- Chilling the egg salad will help enhance and blend all the flavors of this hard boiled egg recipe. Feel free to make it in advance so it has time to chill.
- Dice up some fine celery, peppers, or other veggies and add to the mixture for added crunch.
- Serve on bread for tasty egg salad sandwiches or croissants, or even make into lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.
- Adding diced pickles, dill, or sweet relish will enhance the flavor of the salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 557mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 248IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Vitamin D: 1µg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg