Air Fryer Chilaquiles
Air Fryer Chilaquiles is a modern take on a traditional Mexican dish, featuring crispy tortilla chips coated in savory salsa and topped with cheese, eggs, and optional garnishes like avocado and sour cream. Using an air fryer, this recipe offers a healthier, quicker version of chilaquiles that retains all the crispy texture and vibrant flavors of the classic dish. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, Air Fryer Chilaquiles is a versatile, delicious meal everyone will love.
Equipment
- Air Fryer – 1 unit
- Saucepan (1 unit, for warming salsa)
- Cutting Board: 1 unit
- Knife: 1 unit
- Bowl (1 large, for assembling chilaquiles)
- Pan (optional, for cooking eggs)
Ingredients
- Corn tortillas 6-8, cut into triangles or strips
- Olive oil spray as needed, for coating tortilla chips
- Red or green salsa 1 cup
- Shredded cheese 1 cup, such as a Mexican cheese blend or queso fresco
- Eggs 2-4, optional for topping
- Sour cream optional, for garnish
- Fresh cilantro optional, chopped, for garnish
- Avocado optional, sliced for topping
- Onion optional, thinly sliced, for garnish
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the corn tortillas into triangles or strips and lightly spray them with olive oil.
- Place the tortilla pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 7-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- While the chips cook, warm the salsa in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Once the tortilla chips are crispy, transfer them to a large bowl and pour the warmed salsa over them. Toss gently to coat the chips with salsa.
- If using eggs, cook them to your preference (scrambled, fried, or poached).
- Sprinkle cheese over the salsa-coated tortilla chips and let the heat melt it.
- Top with cooked eggs, sour cream, cilantro, avocado, and onion as desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Air Fryer Chilaquiles!
Notes
- Tortilla Chips: For best results, use fresh corn tortillas and cut them into triangles for the perfect crispiness.
- Salsa Options: You can use any type of salsa you prefer, whether it’s red, green, or even a smoky chipotle variety for added depth of flavor.
- Egg Options: Eggs are optional, but they add a rich, protein-packed component to the dish. You can also use scrambled eggs, fried eggs, or poached eggs, depending on your preference.
- Storage: Store leftover chilaquiles separately (chips, salsa, and toppings) in airtight containers in the fridge. The chips may lose their crunch, but the flavor will still be great when reheated.