Start your morning with the perfect blend of crispy edges and custardy centers – Air Fryer French Toast! This 20-minute breakfast combines classic comfort with modern convenience, delivering golden-brown slices without the stovetop mess.
Each warm, cinnamon-scented piece packs just 169 calories while offering 7g of protein to fuel your day. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or treating yourself to a weekend indulgence, this foolproof method creates restaurant-worthy results right in your kitchen.
Essential Ingredients
- Eggs: 4 large eggs, room temperature for better mixing
- Milk: 2/3 cup, any type works well
- All-purpose flour: 1/4 cup to create perfect coating texture
- Sugar: 1/4 cup granulated for ideal sweetness
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon to enhance flavors
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon for warm, cozy flavor
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon for aromatic touch
- Bread: 8 slices, slightly dried works best
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare the Mixture: Combine eggs, milk, flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla in a shallow dish. Whisk until smooth and well-incorporated
- Ready Your Bread: Keep slices whole or cut into thirds for adorable French toast sticks
- Prepare Air Fryer: Give the basket a light coating of non-stick spray before each batch
- Coat the Bread: Dip each piece into egg mixture, ensuring both sides are well-covered
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place coated pieces in a single layer, leaving space between each for optimal crispiness
- First Air Fry: Cook at 350°F for 4 minutes
- Flip and Finish: Turn pieces over, separate if needed, and cook 3-4 minutes more until golden
- Serve: Present your creation with your favorite syrup and toppings
Cooking Tips for Perfect Air Fryer French Toast
Want super crispy French toast? Pat your bread dry before dipping it in the egg mixture. Also, don’t skip spraying your air fryer basket – it makes a big difference! If your bread slices are on the thinner side, check them after 3 minutes on each side to avoid burning.
Easy Variations
Love to mix things up? Try these simple twists:
- Add 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg for a warm, spicy kick
- Swap regular milk with almond milk for a nutty flavor
- Use brioche or challah bread for extra richness
- Sprinkle brown sugar instead of regular sugar for a caramel-like sweetness
Tasty Toppings and Serving Ideas
Make your French toast extra special with these yummy additions:
- Fresh berries and a dust of powdered sugar
- Sliced bananas and a drizzle of honey
- Whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon
- Chopped nuts and warm maple syrup Serve while hot for the best texture! This recipe makes a wonderful weekend breakfast or fun breakfast-for-dinner option.
Storage and Reheating
Got leftovers? Let them cool completely, then pop them in an airtight container. They’ll stay good in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, just put them back in the air fryer at 350°F for 2-3 minutes. They’ll crisp right up again! You can also freeze them for up to 2 months – just wrap them well and toast to reheat.
Air Fryer French Toast
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 slices bread
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients, except the bread, to a shallow dish and whisk well to combine (or add to a blender and blend until smooth).
- Leave bread slices whole, or cut each into three pieces (for French toast sticks). Spray the air fry basket with non stick spray before each batch.
- Dip each piece of bread into the egg mixture, dredging well on both sides, and then place in the fry basket, leaving a little space between each one and laying them in a single later. Be careful not to overcrowd them or they will not get crispy. (You may need to cook them in 3-4 batches, depending on the size of your air fryer).
- Air fry at 350 degrees F for 4 minutes then flip them over (separating them from each other if they stick together) and cook for 3-4 more minutes. Serve with homemade syrup or maple syrup.
