Air Fryer French Toast Sticks

Name: Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 17 min
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 2/3 cups (157ml) milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 4 slices bread (day-old, thick sliced )

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Air Fryer French Toast Sticks are a fun, kid-friendly, healthier version of classic French Toast. And thanks to the air fryer, this recipe is made without any oil or added sugar.

Suitable for vegetarian diets.

Post includes Weight Watchers points.

two plates of Air Fryer French Toast Sticks served with syrup and powdered sugar

These Air Fryer French Toast Sticks are an easy and delicious kid-friendly breakfast solution that the whole family will love!

In the great pancakes versus waffles versus 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 extra delectable about French toast.

The way the custard coating gets so golden brown, nice and crispy, but the inside of the bread stays soft and fluffy.

And when paired with some warm maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar, this delicious recipe is insanely tasty and just like heaven on a plate. You can also add on some crispy cinnamon sugar outsides.

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Like these Air Fryer Apple Fritters or these Air Fryer Beignets, this delicious treat is a good quick breakfast for busy weekdays, or lazy mornings and is stress free and fun and certainly a great idea!!

The other morning I was in the mood to surprise my family and did two things: I turned my usual French toast into sticks. And I decided to cook those French toast sticks air fryer style and serve them up with crispy Air Fryer Bacon.

Air Fryer French Toast Sticks stacked onto a white plate.

Why Make This Recipe

Healthier Recipe: This recipe for French toast sticks in air fryer an even healthier version of traditional French toast, since it is made with no oil and no sugar. After cooking, each person can add the sweetener of their own, and use the amount that best suits their taste.
Make Ahead: This recipe is fridge friendly, which means making breakfast can be quick and easy.
Change Up The Quantities: You can double or triple this recipe to easily feed a hungry crowd.
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.

two plates of Air Fryer French Toast Sticks with cups containing syrup, honey and jam

Ingredient Notes

Eggs – use medium or large eggs.
Milk – This recipe calls for whole milk but use reduced fat milk or dairy free milk.
Vanilla extract – use the best vanilla extract that you can.
Cinnamon – this recipe calls ground cinnamon.
Bread – use thick sliced bread, especially from day-old bread. Texas toast or brioche works well here.
Confectioners sugar – a little powdered sugar (and whipped cream) makes this a great breakfast cuisine.

Ready to learn how to make Air Fryer French Toast Sticks? Then gather up your ingredients, and I will show you…

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How To Cook French Toast Sticks in Air Fryer

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 toast sticks into 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.

image collage showing the first steps for making Air Fryer French Toast Sticks

Chef’s 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.

image collage showing the final steps for making Air Fryer French Toast Sticks

French Toast Sticks Oven Method

If you don’t have an air fryer, simply follow these steps for baking your toast sticks in the oven:

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.

Recipe Tips

You can also use cinnamon extract in this easy recipe instead of the ground cinnamon. Check out this post to learn how to make your own Instant Pot Cinnamon Extract.
Do not to leave the bread slice in the egg custard or it will get soggy and fall apart.
Feel free to sprinkle on some cinnamon sugar before serving.
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.

Delicious Variations

Vary the spices – To change up the flavor, try adding ginger or nutmeg to the egg custard.
Cinnamon sugar – Dip them in a cinnamon sugar mixture after cooking.

Prep and Storage

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 your French toast sticks in an airtight container int he 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. They can be stored 1-2 months. Reheat them from frozen in the air fryer for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Five Air Fryer French Toast Sticks on a white plate with a small glass bowl of syrup

FAQs

What is the best bread for making French toast?

While most any bread can be used, using bread that is slightly stale (at least day old) is key. This is because drier bread will absorb the egg mixture without becoming too soggy and falling apart.

I have also found that hearty bread like Brioche works best. It soaks up the custard but still holds its shape when being cooked, giving you a nicely crispy outside whilst staying soft and chewy inside. Other dense breads like challah, sourdough and even thick-sliced Texas Toast are good choices as well.

Why make these in the air fryer?

The great thing about the air fryer is that it is a healthier way to cook up all your favorite fried foods. Since the air fryer circulates heat around all sides of the food, you can ‘fry’ your food using the smallest amount of oil or, in this case, no oil at all!

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.

One French Toast Stick dipped into a glass cup filled with syrup

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And for a different take this Baked French Toast Casserole.

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 all work well.

Recommended Tools

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Fragrant vanilla extract.
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Weight Watchers Points

There are 6 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving of these.

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