Chilaquiles Crispy Tortilla Chips (Printable Version)

Crispy tortilla chips coated in salsa verde, topped with fried eggs and fresh garnishes

# What You 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 freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tortilla triangles in batches until golden and crisp, about 1 to 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 to 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
03 - Add crispy tortilla chips to the salsa, tossing gently to coat. Cook for 1 to 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 with whites set and yolks runny is traditional. 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 optional toppings such as sliced jalapeños, radishes, shredded chicken, or beans as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms humble tortillas into something extraordinary in under 30 minutes
  • The combination of textures, from crispy edges to tender centers, keeps every bite interesting
  • You can customize the toppings based on whatever's in your fridge
  • It feels like a restaurant-quality breakfast without any fancy techniques
02 -
  • The key is timing, add chips to salsa only when everything else is ready to serve
  • Overcooking the chips in salsa turns them into mush, so work quickly once they hit the pan
  • Room temperature salsa prevents the tortillas from cooling down too fast
03 -
  • Cut your tortillas the night before and leave them uncovered to dry out for extra crunch
  • Warm your plates in the oven so everything stays hot longer
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