Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
Enjoy these made with pantry staples Air Fryer French Toast Sticks, as a tasty breakfast treat that is ready in just a few minutes.
Suitable for vegetarian diets.
In the great pancakes vs buttermilk waffles vs French toast debate, I will pick French toast every time. Not that I don’t love a good pancake or waffle (because, believe me I do). It’s just that there is something delectable about Air Fryer French toast served with crispy air fryer bacon.
And when paired with some warm maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar, this is just like heaven on a plate. And like these air fryer apple fritters or air fryer beignets, I find that these make a quick kid-friendly breakfast for busy weekdays and lazy mornings.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
- Firm family favorite – This family favorite breakfast and brunch treat is a wonderful make-ahead breakfast. I love having some stashed away to reheat on busy mornings which means making breakfast can be quick and easy.
- Easy – You only need a handful of pantry staples to make this breakfast. Yeap, it is that simple and budget friendly to boot.
- Crowd pleasing – I love that I can double or triple this recipe to easily feed a hungry crowd. Great for hosting pyjama or brunch parties.
- Kid-friendly recipe: This recipe is as fun to make as it is eat. My mini chefs love to help in the kitchen, and they had a great time dipping the sticks into the egg mixture.
Ingredient you’ll need
Below is a list of ingredients needed for this recipe. Follow my tips on each ingredient for best results.
- Eggs – I tend to use medium or large room temperature eggs for all that richness. I personally love free range organic eggs when my budget permits.
- Milk – I tend using whole milk for this as this gives the richest flavor. But you can swap it out and use reduced fat milk or dairy free milk. A friend uses coconut milk.
- Flavorings – Use the best vanilla extract that you can and the freshest ground cinnamon that you can. I easily use other spices like nutmeg and almond extract.
- Bread – I love using Texas toast or brioche bread but use what you prefer. Other dense breads like challah, sourdough work well too. Make sure the bread is sliced thick so it holds up well to cooking.
- Confectioners sugar – A little powdered sugar (and whipped cream) makes this a great breakfast cuisine. My kids love using cinnamon sugar too.
Handy Tip: Use Good Kitchen Tools!
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How To Cook French Toast Sticks in Air Fryer
Use the process shots below as a visual guide to help you make this.
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
- Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
- Break eggs into a shallow bowl and whisk. Then mix in the milk, vanilla and cinnamon.
- Cut the slices of bread vertically to create sticks (I cut mine into thirds).
- Next, dip the bread into the egg mixture quickly (don’t let it sit too long) to coat each side. Shake off the excess.
- Place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure the pieces do not touch.
- Air fry for about 5 minutes on side one, flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Exact cook time will depend on how crunchy you prefer your French toast sticks to be.
Learn from me tip: Don’t leave the bread in the egg custard or it will get too saturated and fall apart. Simply give it a quick dip, drain off the excess, and get it into the air fryer straight away.
How To Cook Air Fryer Frozen French Toast Sticks
You can easily start with frozen french stick as these will be convenient and even more budget friendly.
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
- Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
- Place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure the pieces do not touch.
- Air fry for about 5 minutes on side one, flip and cook for an additional 2-4 minutes. Exact cook time will depend on how crunchy you prefer them to be.
Bintu’s Tips and Variations
I really love switching things up in the kitchen. Here are some tips and variations for you to try if you want something a little different.
- Be quick – Do not to leave the bread slice in the egg custard or it will get soggy and fall apart. Dip and quickly remove and add to the air fryer.
- For the best results please do make sure to preheat your air fryer before cooking.
- Air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model, so I recommend starting with less cook time, checking for doneness, then adding more time as needed.
- Vary the spices – My kids and I love to change up the flavor, by adding ginger or nutmeg, almond extract or cinnamon extract to the egg custard. Check out this post to learn how to make your own Instant Pot Cinnamon Extract.
- Cinnamon sugar – Dip them in a cinnamon sugar mixture after cooking as this gives them an extra crunchy outer layer.
Prep and Storage
Are leftovers a thing with this recipe? Lucky you…
- Prep Ahead – Make this recipe up to 2 days in advance and reheat in the air fryer until they are warmed through and crisp.
- Store – Keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
- Freeze – To freeze them for later use, place them on a baking sheet in a single layer and freeze. Then, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag, removing as much air as possible and stored for 1-2 months. Reheat them from frozen in the air fryer for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through.
How long to cook French toast sticks in air fryer?
At 370 degrees F, I find you need 6-7 minutes to cook these. But remember all air fryers cook differently. So check after about 5 minutes and adjust the time as needed.
Serving Suggestion
This recipe is just the thing to serve up as a weekend breakfast for 2. And, what could be sweeter than starting your Valentine’s Day off with a lovely little stack of French toast sticks?
You can serve these with your favorite toppings. I like to serve mine with a few different sweetener options. Maple syrup, cinnamon maple syrup, honey, powdered sugar, and Strawberry Jam or Blueberry Compote, Instant Pot Applesauce and delicious Raspberry Jam Recipe all work well.
The kids love serving them with a Watermelon Smoothie or this Kiwi Mango and Pineapple Smoothie.These go well with 6 ingredient Egg Bites and Spinach Frittata and Red Velvet Pancakes for brunch.
More Recipes You May Like
- Easy Air Fryer Donuts – great breakfast.
- Crunchy Air Fryer Grilled Cheese – great for lunch.
- Air Fryer Beignets – another great breakfast.
- Air Fryer Pasta Chips -kids love as a snack.
- Air Apple Fritters – a lovely treat.
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes – good breakfast or side.
- Air Fryer Hotdogs – the kids love for lunch.
- Air Fryer Frozen Pierogies – I looooooove these.
- Air Fryer Bread – a great side or breakfast.
- And for a different take this Baked French Toast Casserole.
Recommended Tools
- An awesome air fryer.
- Fragrant vanilla extract.
- For the best tools to help make your recipe even easier and more successful, check out my collection of the Best Air Fryer Tools on Amazon.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 6 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving of these.
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Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 2/3 cups (157ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 slices bread day-old, thick sliced
Instructions
Air Fryer Method:
- Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
- Break eggs into a bowl and whisk.
- Mix in the milk, vanilla and cinnamon.
- Cut slices of bread vertically to create sticks (I cut mine into thirds).
- Dip the bread into the egg (don’t let them sit too long) and coat each side.
- Place into air fryer, making sure the pieces do not touch.
- Cook for about 5 mins on side one, flip, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, depending on how crunchy you prefer them.
Oven Method:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
- Break eggs into a bowl and whisk. Then mix in the milk, vanilla and cinnamon.
- Cut the slices of bread vertically to create sticks (I cut mine into thirds).
- Next, dip the bread into the egg (don’t let it sit too long) to coat each side.
- Place sticks on a baking tray that has been lightly coated with cooking spray.
- Put baking tray on middle rack in oven and bake for about 25 minutes, flipping halfway through cook time.
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Notes
- Vary the spices to change up the flavor. Try adding ginger or nutmeg to the egg mixture.
- You can also use cinnamon extract in this recipe instead of the ground cinnamon. Check out this post to learn how to make your own Instant Pot Cinnamon Extract.
- Do not eave the bread in egg mixture or it will get soggy and fall apart. Simply dip, drain off the excess, and get it into the air fryer straight away.
- Air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model, so I recommend starting with less cook time, checking for doneness then adding more time as needed.
Good recipe, however there was a LOT more egg mixture left after using the 4 slices of bread. I didnโt want to waste it so ended up air frying a total of 9 slices of bread.