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These Air Fryer French Toast Sticks are so quick and easy to make. Make them ahead, freeze, and reheat to make busy mornings fuss-free!
Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
Summer is coming to a close and kids are heading back to school. I don’t know about you, but that means I need to get back into planning breakfast and lunch ideas.
My mornings are usually a bit hectic even without school being in session. I need quick and easy meal solutions … and I’m guessing you appreciate those kinds of recipes too!
My kiddos love French toast but to be honest; I don’t always have the time or motivation to get up even earlier to make it for them before school starts. I love that this Air Fryer French Toast recipe is so simple. In the mornings, when I have the time, it’s easy to make up a batch – or two for extras throughout the week.
You’ll need a few simple ingredients for this Air Fryer French Toast recipe – Texas toast, milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, butter, and vanilla. I have a Philips XL Digital Air Fryer, but any air fryer will work.
You’ll start by cutting the bread into 3 strips. Then you’ll dip them into an egg mixture. Finally, you’ll sprinkle them with a cinnamon-sugar mixture before air frying them to breakfast perfection.
If you want to make these ahead, you totally can! Freeze them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet then transfer them to a freezer safe container or zip-top bag. I’ve included reheating instruction in the recipe card below for your convenience.
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Ingredients
- 12 slices Texas Toast
- 1 cup milk
- 5 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- Maple syrup, optional
Instructions
- Slice each bread slice into thirds.
- In a bowl, add the milk, eggs, butter, and vanilla. Whisk until combined.
- In a separate bowl, add the cinnamon and sugar.
- Dip each breadstick quickly into the egg mixture.
- Sprinkle the sugar mixture onto both sides.
- Place into the air fryer basket and cook at 350°F for about 8 minutes or until just crispy.
- Remove from basket and allow to cool. Serve with maple syrup, if desired.
Notes
- Toaster Oven/Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake for approximately 3 minutes per side.
- Griddle: Heat Griddle to 325°F. Heat for approximately 3 minutes on each side.
- Microwave: Place French Toast Sticks on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on High for approximately 1 minute (3-4 sticks). Microwave ovens vary greatly, use these instructions as a guide only.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I am so excited to find this recipe! I’ve been on a kick lately where I only want cinnamon sugar French toast sticks for breakfast. My husband has been getting the local grocery store brand, which is fine, but now I can make my own with this delicious looking recipe and control what is actually put into my French toast. Thank you!
Just tried this recipe out in our new air fryer and they were great!!! Thanks so much!! 🙂
I made these with normal bread and no butter, they are still amazing!!
Wow!! Thank you for this recipe.
Wow!! Thank you for this recipe. When I say I can’t cook, I mean I cannot cook. My 11 year old son loved these! Thanks for a simple recipe that turned out great! By the way we couldn’t find Texas Toast so we used Nature’s Own Perfectly Crafted Thick Sliced white bread! We also used Vanilla almond milk. Thank you so much!
Love this article! It is a helpful post I really like this article so much. Thanks for sharing.
GREAT RECIPE!!! MADE THESE TONIGHT FOR MY BOYFRIEND AND I AND THEY CAME OUT GREAT. I DID RUN LOW ON CINNAMON AND SUGAR AFTER 1/2 THE BATCH WAS DONE, AND I FELT THAT THEY NEEDED TO COOK LONGER IN MY AIR FRYER ( I HAVE THE NINJA FOODI AIR FRYER OVEN 11 IN 1) AND I COOKED THEM AT 350 FOR 8 MINUTES THEN TURNED THEM OVER AND COOKED THEM FOR ANOTHER 5 MINUTES. WE LOVED THEM! WILL MAKE THEM AGAIN JUST CUT THE BATCH IN HALF BECAUSE WE HAVE SO MANY LEFTOVERS NOW LOL.
* HOW DO I FREEZE THESE FOR LATER?
I would place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and put them in the freezer until they are frozen. Then transfer them to a zip-top bag or freezer-safe container.
Thank you for specifying what air fryer you have I have the same one. Going to make my first batch in a few minutes. Will make according to directions but can’t help but wonder if they would taste better if they had a light spray of oil
I love how easy this recipe is for breakfast! My kids will love this and it is quick enough for any day of the week. I will give this a try, for sure!
Hey everyone! If you don’t want to use vanilla extract or milk…you can use coffee creamer like International Delight French Vanilla or Cinnabon. Works the same!! Delicious recipe btw.
People, the article mentions nothing about spraying the pan with oul before you cook!!!! So….spray the pan with oil before you cook!
Use parchment paper.