Fried Egg Tacos

They’re literally fried eggs in tortillas with some delicious toppings—nothing fancy or groundbreaking. But when the egg is fried just right, all crispy edges and runny yolk, and tucked into a warm tortilla with some cheese, salsa, and a slice of avocado, it totally feels tastes like more than the sum of its parts.

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There’s no big twist here. This breakfast is fast, it tastes good, and it hits the table in under 15 minutes. It’s one of those things you’ll make—over and over again—because it works.

Ingredients You’ll Need

The ingredients you’ll need to make these delicious and satisfying Fried Egg Tacos are shown in the photograph below.

Expert Tips for Success

There’s not much to mess up here, but a few things make it better:

• Heat your skillet properly before adding the egg or the egg won’t crisp.
• Don’t overcook the yolk unless you’re into that.
• Warm tortillas make the whole thing more enjoyable. I heat mine directly over the flame on my gas stove, but if you don’t have a gas stove, you can heat them in a dry skillet.

Are Easy To Make

More Ways to Enjoy Fried Eggs

If this recipe is your speed, fried eggs might already be in your rotation. They’re good on top of rice, noodles, toast, or just eaten straight out of the pan with salt and hot sauce.You’ll find fried eggs in plenty of other recipes on the site, like Feta Fried Egg or Gochujang Noodles with Bacon and Eggs. They’re also the perfect finishing touch for Kimchi Fried Rice or Chilaquiles.

Fried Egg Taco

Robin Donovan

This quick taco is exactly what it sounds like—a crispy fried egg tucked into a warm tortilla with cheese, salsa, and avocado. It’s simple, fast, and gets the job done.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Light Meal

Cuisine Mexican-inspired

Servings 4 servings

Calories 90 kcal

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Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 4 pieces eggs
• ▢ 4 pieces 4 small flour or corn tortillas
• ▢ 1 tablespoon butter or oil
• ▢ salt to taste
• ▢ black pepper to taste
• ▢ ½ cup cheese shredded cheddar or Mexican blend
• ▢ 2 tablespoons salsa or hot sauce
• ▢ 1 pieces avocado ripe, and sliced
• ▢ cilantro fresh, or green onion, chopped (optional)

Instructions

 

• Warm the Tortillas

  Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Warm the tortillas for 30 seconds per side. Wrap them in a towel to keep them warm.
• Fry the Eggs

  Heat butter or oil in a nonstick skillet. Crack the eggs into the hot pan and fry until the whites are set and the edges are crispy. Keep the yolk runny if that’s your style. Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve Immediately

  Eat them hot while the yolks are still soft and the cheese is just starting to melt.

Notes

• Swap the cheese, tortillas, or toppings with whatever’s on hand.
• This isn’t great leftover. Make it fresh and eat it right away.
• You can bulk it up with beans, sautéed greens, or whatever’s in your fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 176mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 273IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 0.1mg

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