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Ingredients
eggs
instant pot
trivet with poacher pots or egg bite mold

Directions
In all cases:
  1. Put 1 cup water in bottom of Instant Pot.
  2. Coat egg cups or silicon mold with cooking spray and/or butter.
  3. Set Instant Pot to sealing.
  4. Release pressure when time is up.
  5. If eggs are not quite done enough, quickly put the lid back on and let the residual heat finish them.
  6. Timing depends on what you use for your egg molds. It seems silicon takes a little longer than metal non-stick poaching cups. 

Method 1:
Use the Steam setting.
The first time I did this, I set it for 2 minutes, which was too long for me.
So try 1 minute to see what happens.
3 minutes should make it pretty firm.
I read another article which agrees with me: 1 minute for soft white and runny yolk; 2 minutes for a firmer white and a soft cooked yolk.
This same article also said that the timing is good for 1 up to 8 eggs, while other article suggest REDUCING the time once you reach more than 4 eggs.

Method 2:
Use the Pressure Cook setting on high.
Cook for 3 - 4 minutes.
This method says to REDUCE the time when you increase the number of eggs, so 4 eggs = 4 minutes; 4+ eggs = 3 minutes.

Storage:
If you are not going to use the eggs right away, drop them immediately into an ice water bath.
Here is yet another area where information differs. Many sites say that storing them in water is good for 2 days, while others say 4 or 5 days.

Reheating:
Yet another area of difference.
One site says that you can just reheat the eggs with hot tap water. I did not like this method.
Another site says to heat a pot of water to boiling, take it off the heat, and drop your eggs in there for 30 - 60 seconds.
Master the art of perfectly poached eggs using your Instant Pot with this game-changing technique. This versatile method offers multiple timing options to achieve your ideal yolk consistency - from delicately runny to gently firm. Learn valuable tips for batch preparation, storage solutions for meal prep, and proper reheating techniques. A foolproof approach to this breakfast classic that eliminates the guesswork and delivers restaurant-quality results every time.
Servings
Serving size is 1 -2 eggs per person.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1 egg) - Calories: 70; Total Fat: 5g (Saturated Fat: 1.5g); Cholesterol: 185mg; Sodium: 70mg; Total Carbohydrates: 0g (Dietary Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 0g); Protein: 6g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
💬 Uncle Dave says...
Lots of variations here. Here are some good tips on how to make a lot of poached eggs ahead of time.
I prefer the steam method for 1 minute.
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Instant Pot Poached Eggs was added on February 12, 2022 and last updated on April 21, 2025.
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