Crack the round end of each egg

• Tap the bigger, round end of each egg on a flat surface, not the pointy end.
• Tap gently until you hear the membrane pop — the shell should stay intact.
• If the shell cracks, you are hitting too hard or on the wrong end.

Load the Instant Pot

• Place all the eggs directly in the bottom of the pot, without the metal trivet.
• Pour the water in.

Steam under pressure

• Check that the pressure valve is set to sealing.
• Steam on high pressure.

Release the pressure

• Let the steam release naturally.
• Then manually release the remaining steam.

Chill and peel

• Pour out the hot water and cover the eggs with ice water.
• Crack the shells and peel — they come off very easily, with or without a spoon.