These crispy tacos are all over TikTok right now (and for a good reason).

Its fast to make and actually very delicious.

The Best Kind of Pan To Use

you could use any pan for these tacos.

Fried egg taco with avocado, cheddar, and salsa

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Now let them sit for 4-5 minutes in the skillet, getting nicely charred on the bottom.

Tips for Cooking the Eggs

Once your tortilla is pretty crispy, you might add the eggs.

Cook the eggs in two stages for best results.

Fried Egg Taco

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Start by cracking an egg onto each tortilla.

Cover the skillet and let the eggs cook for two minutes.

Then remove and add the cheese.

Fried egg taco

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For the second part of cooking, add a tablespoon of water to the skillet and replace the lid.

This will create steam that will set the whites of the eggs and melt the cheese.

Cook the eggs in this second part for 60 to 90 seconds.

Fry tortilla for fried egg taco

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Topping Options for Fried Egg Tacos

The fun part of these tacos is the topping options!

I made a version with Monterey jack cheese and salsa verde one day that was very good.

My favorite was red salsa with cheddar, avocado, and cilantro.

Tortilla and eggs for fried egg taco

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Go forth and make these fun fried egg tacos!

Then add the corn tortillas.

Let them cook for 10 seconds, then flip.

Tortilla, cheese, and eggs for fried egg taco

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Carefully crack an egg on top of each tortilla in the skillet.

Cover the skillet and cook for two minutes.

Remove the lid and add cheese around the eggs.

Tortilla, melted cheese, and eggs for fried egg taco

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Add one tablespoon of water to the skillet, cover, and cook for another 60-90 seconds.

Use a good spatula to remove each taco from the skillet.

Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and top with salsa, avocado, and cilantro.

Serve immediately while warm!

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