Chilaquiles Tortilla Chips Salsa Egg (Print View)

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

# Components:

→ 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
11 - Optional: sliced jalapeños, radishes, cooked shredded chicken or beans

# Directions:

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 the salsa, tossing gently to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes until chips are well coated but still retain some crunch.
04 - In a 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 serving with a fried egg.
06 - Garnish with crumbled cheese, red onion, cilantro, avocado, and a drizzle of sour cream. Add any optional toppings as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The perfect harmony of crispy and tender textures in every bite
  • Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like it simmered all morning
  • Crowd pleasing custom toppings let everyone build their ideal bowl
02 -
  • The chips will continue softening in the salsa, so serve immediately if you love that crisp texture
  • Frying your own tortillas makes an enormous difference compared to bagged chips
  • A runny yolk isn't optional here—it's the sauce that ties everything together
03 -
  • Fry tortillas in two batches rather than overcrowding the pan for even crisping
  • Warm your plates in the oven to keep everything hot longer
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