Description
These Air Fryer French Toast Sticks – Breakfast are golden, crispy, and irresistibly fluffy inside. Perfect for busy mornings, they’re easy to make, healthier than pan-fried versions, and ideal for both kids and adults. Enjoy them with maple syrup, cinnamon sugar, or fresh fruit for a comforting breakfast treat in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick bread (brioche, challah, or Texas toast)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- Butter or cooking spray for greasing the air fryer basket
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice each bread slice into 3 or 4 vertical sticks.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon with 2 teaspoons sugar and set aside.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon until smooth.
- Dip each bread stick into the egg mixture for about 15 seconds per side, allowing excess to drip off.
- Lightly grease the preheated air fryer basket with butter or cooking spray.
- Arrange the soaked sticks in a single layer in the basket without touching each other.
- Cook for 3 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
- Remove from the air fryer, sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture, and serve warm with syrup or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use thick bread to prevent sogginess and achieve a fluffy interior.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket; leave room for air circulation.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month.
- Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 2–3 minutes for best texture.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and flaxseed ‘eggs.’
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 237 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 339 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.03 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
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