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A photo of two small tacos on a plate filled with scrambled eggs and onions, topped with salsa, cilantro, and avocado slices. A wedge of lime and a small bowl of hot sauce sit nearby. Everything is plated over a marble counter.

Spicy Scrambled Egg Tacos

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Spicy scrambled egg tacos are bold, fast, and easy to build. With soft scrambled eggs, chili heat, and warm tortillas, they make a flavorful breakfast or quick meal that comes together in under 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs beaten
  • ¼ cup chopped onion or scallions
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes or hot sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • 4 small tortillas corn or flour
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • optional toppings cheese, avocado, salsa, herbs

Equipment

  • Skillet For cooking the eggs and onions
  • Whisk For beating the eggs
  • Spatula For scrambling the eggs

Method
 

  1. Crack eggs into a bowl and whisk until smooth. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft.
  3. Pour in eggs and cook gently, stirring slowly. Add chili flakes or hot sauce while cooking.
  4. Warm tortillas in a separate pan or directly over flame until soft and flexible.
  5. Spoon scrambled eggs into tortillas and top with any optional toppings. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use medium heat to avoid overcooking the eggs.
  • Add cheese to the eggs during cooking if you like them melted in.
  • Tortillas can be made ahead and kept warm in foil.

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