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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.
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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
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 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 avocado sliced
- cilantro fresh, or green onion, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Place each tortilla in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook for about 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable. Transfer to a clean towel and wrap to keep warm.
- Add butter or oil to a nonstick skillet and heat over medium-high. Crack in the eggs one at a time and fry until the whites are set and the edges are crispy. Leave the yolk runny if you like it that way, or flip for over-easy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Lay a warm tortilla on a plate and place a fried egg in the center. Add sliced avocado, a handful of shredded cheese, and a spoonful of salsa. Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onion if using.
- Serve right away while everything is hot. These are best eaten immediately, while the yolks are still soft and the tortillas are warm.
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.
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