Mexican Chilaquiles Rojos

Mexican breakfast chilaquiles rojos in a cast iron skillet topped with eggs, onion and cilantro

5 from 30 votes

Mexican Chilaquiles Rojos

This easy Mexican Chilaquiles Rojos recipe is a quick take on the delicious traditional Mexican breakfast made by simmering tortilla chips in salsa and topping with cheese. These vegetarian chilaquiles can be made in the air fryer or oven in less than 20 minutes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Breakfast, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Diet: Vegetarian

Keyword: chilaquiles rojos, Mexican breakfast chilaquiles, one pan breakfast recipes

Servings:

Calories: 353kcal

Author: Kristina Tipps

Equipment

8 inch oven-safe pan

Ingredients

⅔ cup red enchilada sauce
½ cup vegetable broth
½ cup sweet corn
½ cup black beans
4 oz corn tortilla chips about 3 cups
¾ cup Mexican or cheddar cheese shredded
4 eggs
½ red onion sliced
2 tablespoon cilantro fresh or lightly dried

Instructions

Air Fryer Method

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Combine the red enchilada sauce, broth, black beans, and corn in an 8 inch cast iron skillet or oven safe pan. Use a smaller pan to fit your air fryer if necessary.
Add the chips to the pan and gently stir to coat with the sauce. Place pan in the air fryer and cook 3 minutes.
Remove the pan from the air fryer. Sprinkle with the shredded cheese. Crack the eggs onto the chips, spacing evenly. Use a fork to gently press down on the egg yolks to flatten. Top with red onion slices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Place back into the air fryer and cook 7-13 minutes more (*see notes).
Remove pan from air fryer and garnish with cilantro.

Oven Method

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Combine the red enchilada sauce, broth, black beans, and corn in an 8 inch cast iron skillet or oven safe pan. Bring to a simmer over high heat.
Turn off heat and add the chips to the pan. Gently stir to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle with the shredded cheese. Crack the eggs onto the chips, spacing evenly. Use a fork to gently press down on the egg yolks to flatten. Top with red onion slices and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Put pan into the oven and cook 7-13 minutes (*see notes).
Remove pan from oven and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

For runny yolks, cook for 7-9 minutes after adding the eggs. For cooked yolks, cook for 11-13 minutes.

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