Chilaquiles with Fried Egg (Printer-friendly)

Crispy tortilla chips coated in salsa, topped with fried eggs and fresh garnishes for a satisfying Mexican breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tortillas & Oil

01 - 6 small corn tortillas, cut into triangles
02 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil for frying

→ Salsa

03 - 1 cup salsa verde or roja, store-bought or homemade

→ Eggs

04 - 2 large eggs

→ Toppings

05 - 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
06 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
08 - 1/2 avocado, sliced
09 - 2 tablespoons sour cream or Mexican crema
10 - Salt and pepper to taste
11 - Optional: sliced jalapeños, radishes, cooked shredded chicken, or beans

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tortilla triangles in batches until golden and crisp, approximately 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and season lightly with salt.
02 - Remove excess oil from skillet, leaving approximately 1 tablespoon. Reduce heat to medium and add salsa. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
03 - Add crispy tortilla chips to salsa and toss gently to coat. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until chips are well coated while retaining crunch.
04 - In separate nonstick skillet, fry eggs to preferred doneness. Sunny side up is traditional with whites set and yolks runny. Season with salt and pepper.
05 - Divide salsa-coated chips between two plates. Top each portion with one fried egg.
06 - Top with crumbled cheese, red onion, cilantro, avocado slices, and sour cream drizzle. Add optional toppings as desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes.
  • A perfect balance of zesty, crunchy, and savory flavors.
  • Easy to customize with a variety of fresh toppings and optional proteins.
02 -
  • Maintain the crunch of the chips by tossing them quickly in the salsa just before serving.
  • Use a slotted spoon to drain the fried tortillas to avoid excess oil.
  • Season the chips with salt immediately after frying while they are still hot.
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