Air Fryer French Toast Sticks

A plate of french toast sticks and syrup.

Air fryer french toast sticks are quick and easy to make, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, dipped in some maple syrup for a delicious breakfast! And great for freezing!

Course Air Fryer

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer, French Toast

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Servings

Calories 392kcal

Author Wendie Williams

Equipment

1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

6 slices thick bread, Brioche, Texas toast, challah
3 large eggs
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
powdered sugar
syrup

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees
Cut your bread slices into four 1-inch pieces and set aside.
In a medium shallow bowl add the eggs, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt and whisk until mixed.
In a separate shallow bowl add the sugar and cinnamon and mix.
Dip a couple slices of the bread and flip to cover both sides (don't soak) with the custard. Shake off any excess and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on both sides.
Place the sticks into the preheated air fryer.
Air fry for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Check after 5 minutes all air fryers cook slightly different.
Remove the french toast sticks and place them on a platter, they will crisp up a bit as they cool. Repeat for the rest of the french toast sticks.
Dust with powdered sugar and serve with warm syrup.

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Notes

Use day-old bread, it will hold together better than fresh.

Don't oversoak the bread or it will start to fall apart.

For the best results place the french toast stick in a single layer.

Make a double batch of these bread sticks and freeze them for a quick and easy recipe.

Skillet directions: You will add the cinnamon sugar at the end! Heat a skillet on medium high heat and add 2 tablespoon of butter. Then place the french toast sticks into the skillet cook 2-3 minutes on each each side until golden brown. Then immediately roll the sticks into the sugar mixture and serve.

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