Mexican Chilaquiles with Fried Egg (Printable)

Crispy tortilla chips simmered in salsa, topped with fried eggs and fresh garnishes for a comforting 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
06 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
08 - 1/2 avocado, sliced
09 - 2 tablespoons sour cream or Mexican crema
10 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tortilla triangles in batches until golden and crisp, approximately 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and lightly season with salt.
02 - Remove excess oil from skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Reduce heat to medium and add salsa. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
03 - Add crispy tortilla chips to salsa, tossing gently to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes until chips are well coated but still retain some 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 with a fried egg.
06 - Garnish with crumbled cheese, red onion, cilantro, avocado, and drizzle of sour cream. Add optional toppings as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • That moment when crispy chips meet warm salsa and soften just enough while keeping their crunch
  • A runny yolk breaks into everything like its own golden sauce, making every bite feel indulgent
02 -
  • Do not overcoat the chips in salsa or they will become mush faster than you can eat them
  • Fry eggs in a separate pan so you can focus on getting them perfect without rushing the chips
03 -
  • Fry extra tortilla chips even if you think you have enough because someone will inevitably want more
  • Season each element as you go rather than just at the end for layers of flavor
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