Description
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these Air Fryer French Toast Sticks are a quick and easy breakfast made with simple ingredients and warm cinnamon-vanilla flavor.
Ingredients
6 slices thick-cut bread (Texas toast or challah)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk or milk alternative
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cooking spray or melted butter (for air fryer basket)
Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Cut each slice of bread into 3 to 4 finger-sized sticks.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Dip each bread stick into the egg mixture, coating fully without soaking too long. Let excess mixture drip off.
- Preheat the air fryer to 370°F (188°C) for 3 minutes. Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray or brush with melted butter.
- Arrange the coated bread sticks in a single layer in the basket without overcrowding. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with maple syrup for dipping.
Notes
Use slightly stale bread for better absorption without becoming soggy.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
Add a pinch of nutmeg or orange zest for additional flavor.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3 to 5 minutes until crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
