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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer

    Easy Air Fryer French Toast Sticks

    Published: Jan 29, 2022 · Modified: Oct 29, 2022 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 5 Comments

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    Air fryer French toast pin.

    These air fryer French toast sticks are so quick and easy to make! Perfect for busy mornings when time is short!

    Only a few simple ingredients (stale pieces of bread, milk, eggs, butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon sugar) are needed to make this air fryer French toast recipe, leaving the air fryer to work its magic and cook perfect crispy French toast! You might also like my air fryer cheese toastie recipe!

    French toast with maple syrup.

    I love easy air fryer recipes like this one, and my kids LOVE classic French toast, so it's a win-win.

    Using the air fryer to make French toast has been a real game-changer in this house, not least because it makes the process so easy and the results are so good!

    👩‍🍳 Love this air fryer breakfast recipe? You'll also love my air fryer breakfast frittata too!

    Jump to:
    • ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
    • 🛒 Ingredients
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • What is an air fryer?
    • 🔪 How to cook French toast in air fryer
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • Storage
    • ❓ FAQs
    • 😋 More air fryer recipes to try!
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!

    Here's why this is the best air fryer French toast recipe!

    • Air frying results in crispy French toast perfection.
    • Made with simple ingredients from your pantry or fridge.
    • French Toast = Indulgent breakfasts!
    • Quick, easy and delicious recipe for the whole family.
    • Great way of using up leftover bread.
    • Serve with fresh fruit, real maple syrup, and even chocolate chips!

    🛒 Ingredients

    Ingredients needed to make air fryer French toast.
    • Bread Slices - I leave the bread slices out on the side overnight to go stale. You don't want to use fresh bread for French toast! You can use thick slices of sandwich bread, brioche bread or texas toast. I prefer using white bread, you can use whole wheat if you prefer!
    • Egg Mixture - made with fresh beaten eggs, whole milk, cooled melted butter, and vanilla extract.
    • Cinnamon Sugar - I mix up white granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl, ready for sprinklnig on the eggy bread!
    • Fry Light - or other cooking spray, to prevent the french toast from sticking to the air fryer basket.
    Air fryer French toast sticks on a blue and white plate with fresh fruit.

    🥄 Equipment

    Which air fryer? I use the Ninja Foodi MAX PRO Health Grill, Flat Plate and Air Fryer with 7 customisable cooking functions including grill, flat plate, air fry, roast, bake, reheat and dehydrate! It also comes with a digital cooking probe that precisely monitors your food’s temperature as it cooks.

    What is an air fryer?

    Air fryers are small(ish) kitchen appliances that operate like a convection oven—except in a smaller, more concentrated space.

    The hot air is circulated at a high temperature and evenly around the food, which makes the food cook more quickly than in a conventional oven and helps give foods a crispy coating without the need for lots of oil and fat

    🔪 How to cook French toast in air fryer

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Cut the 5 slices of thick-cut stale white bread into thirds.

    Two: In a jug whisk the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract with the cooled melted butter. In a separate small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon.

    Cutting the stale bread into pieces and whisking the egg mixture process photos.

    Three: Pour the eggy mixture into a wide shallow bowl and soak each piece of bread in the egg custard mixture, turning each slice over to make sure all sides are coated. Be careful not to oversoak the bread though, it will disintegrate in your hands if you do!

    Four: Lay the bread on a large plate and sprinkle both sides with the cinnamon sugar.

    Soaking the bread slices in the egg mixture and sprinkling with cinnamon sugar process shots.

    Five: Spray your air fryer basket with a little fry light oil (there is no need to line it with parchment paper), then place the bread slices in a single layer and cook for 8 minutes, turning halfway. You may need to do this in two batches depending on how big your air fryer is.

    Six: Serve with maple syrup and fresh berries!

    French toast in air fryer basket and served with berries on a plate.

    💭 Top tips

    • The bread you use must be stale before you start making the French toast. I leave my bread slices out overnight, but if you forget, cheat a little and place them in a recently turned-off oven for 3-4 minutes.
    • Preheat your air fryer! If you don’t, the French toast won’t cook through evenly and the middles may still be raw
    • Make sure the melted butter has cooled down to room temperature before whisking it in with the eggs, otherwise you may end up with lumps in the mixture where the egg has partially scrambled due to the heat.
    • Spray the air fryer basket with a few sprays of fry light or other cooking spray to prevent the French toast from sticking.
    • The French toast sticks must be in one single layer in the air fryer basket to ensure the hot air is allowed to circulate.

    💡 Get Ahead Tip - whisk up the egg mixture the night before and leave it in the fridge overnight. You can also mix together the cinnamon sugar.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    Serve the air fryer French toast sticks with fresh fruit and maple syrup. Blueberry compote or blackcurrant coulis are also great options.

    For a treat breakfast, you could serve the French toast with peanut butter or chocolate hazelnut spread and sprinkle with chocolate chips!

    📖 Variations

    • Use oat milk instead of cow's milk.
    • Serve the perfectly crisp French toast in whole slices rather than sticks.
    • Make a double batch and freeze half for another day! The French toast can be reheated in the air fryer from frozen! Perfect for a quick breakfast!
    French toast sticks on a plate.

    Storage

    Store. The french toast sticks can be stored in an air-tight container for up to 3 days, and reheated in the air fryer.

    Reheat. Reheat in the air fryer for 2 minutes (or 3-4 minutes from frozen).

    Freeze. Allow the french toast sticks to cool, then open freeze them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe container.

    ❓ FAQs

    What is the best temperature to cook Frech toast in the air fryer?

    180c (350F) is the optimum temperature for cooking French toast in an air fryer.

    Why do they call it French toast?

    Experts think that the origins of French toast date back to ancient Rome. A similar recipe can be found in the book of Apicius from the 5th century BC. This would be in line with one of the theories that developed about French fries, which is that the name “French” does not designate necessarily the country of origin of the dish, but is instead in reference to the verb “to French” which means “to slice”.

    Maple syrup drizzled onto air fryer French toast.

    😋 More air fryer recipes to try!

    • Air Fryer Roast Potatoes
    • Air Fryer Scones
    • Air Fryer Whole Chicken
    • Air Fryer Breakfast Frittata
    • Air Fryer Asparagus
    • Air Fryer Pasta Chips
    • Air Fryer Cheese on Toast

    Check out all of my easy air fryer recipes for more inspiration!

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    Air fryer French toast drizzled with maple syrup.
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    Easy Air Fryer French Toast Sticks

    These air fryer French toast sticks are so easy and quick to make, and perfect for busy mornings when time is short!
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine British
    Keyword air fryer french toast
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 8 minutes
    Total Time 13 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 275kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
    • Measuring Jug
    • Whisk

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 5 Slices White Bread thick-cut is best
    • 150 ml Milk
    • 3 Eggs beaten
    • 20 g Melted Butter cooled
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 30 g Granulated Sugar
    • 2 teaspoon Cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon Cooking Oil Spray e.g Fry Light

    Instructions

    • Cut the 5 slices of thick-cut stale white bread into thirds.
      5 Slices White Bread
    • In a jug whisk the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract with the cooled melted butter. In a separate small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon.
      150 ml Milk, 3 Eggs, 20 g Melted Butter, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, 30 g Granulated Sugar, 2 teaspoon Cinnamon
    • Pour the eggy mixture into a wide shallow bowl and soak each piece of bread in the egg custard mixture, turning each slice over to make sure all sides are coated. Be careful not to oversoak the bread though, it will disintegrate in your hands if you do!
    • Lay the bread on a large plate and sprinkle both sides with the cinnamon sugar.
    • Spray your air fryer basket with a little fry light oil (there is no need to line it with parchment paper), then place the bread slices in a single layer and cook for 8 minutes, turning halfway. You may need to do this in two batches depending on how big your air fryer is
      ¼ teaspoon Cooking Oil Spray
    • Serve with maple syrup and fresh berries!

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    Notes

    Top Tips:
    • The bread you use must be stale before you start making the French toast. I leave my bread slices out overnight, but if you forget, cheat a little and place them in a recently turned off oven for 3-4 minutes.
    • Preheat your air fryer! If you don’t, the French toast won’t cook through evenly and the middles may still be raw
    • Make sure the melted butter has cooled down to room temperature before whisking it in with the eggs, otherwise you may end up with lumps in the mixture where the egg has partially scrambled due to the heat.
    • Spray the air fryer basket with a few sprays of fry light or other cooking spray to prevent the French toast from sticking.
    • The French toast sticks must be in one single layer in the air fryer basket to ensure the hot air is allowed to circulate.
    💡 Get Ahead Tip - whisk up the egg mixture the night before and leave it in the fridge overnight. You can also mix together the cinnamon sugar.
     
    Variations:
    Use oat milk instead of cow's milk if you prefer.
    Serve the perfectly crisp French toast in whole slices rather than sticks.
    Make a double batch and freeze half for another day! The French toast can be reheated in the air fryer from frozen! Perfect for a quick breakfast!
     
    Storage:
    • To Store. The french toast sticks can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days, and reheated in the air fryer.
    • To Reheat. Reheat in the air fryer for 2 minutes (or 3-4 minutes from frozen).
    • To Freeze. Allow the french toast sticks to cool, then open freeze them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer safe container.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    275
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    10
    g
    15
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    31
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    137
    mg
    46
    %
    Sodium
     
    345
    mg
    15
    %
    Potassium
     
    160
    mg
    5
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    35
    g
    12
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    12
    g
    13
    %
    Protein
     
    10
    g
    20
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    367
    IU
    7
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    202
    mg
    20
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Krissy

      January 29, 2022 at 4:20 pm

      5 stars
      I'm loving my air fryer and hadn't yet tried making these. They were great and the kids loved them!

      Reply
    2. Mairead

      January 29, 2022 at 5:22 pm

      5 stars
      I love my air fryer and am always in search of new recipe to try. This one is perfect for my crew, who love French toast and French toast sticks. Thanks for adding so many detailed instructions for cooking these French toast sticks in the air fryer.

      Reply
    3. Tara

      January 29, 2022 at 5:37 pm

      5 stars
      Oh yum! I wish I was starting the day with these French toast sticks. Such a fantastic texture with the air fryer and they will be such a hit with my family.

      Reply
    4. Andrea

      January 29, 2022 at 6:13 pm

      5 stars
      A quick and easy breakfast that's perfect for on the go.

      Reply
    5. Tavo

      January 29, 2022 at 7:11 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious french toasts, we had them today for breakfast; thank you for this fantastic recipe! I will make it again!!

      Reply

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