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Air Fryer French Toast Sticks

An easy recipe for French Toast Sticks in the Air Fryer. With a cinnamon sugar coating, these are ready in minutes with a perfectly crispy exterior and tender on the inside. The perfect answer to a quick breakfast on busy mornings.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 405 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 loaf brioche bread approx 6 inches long, cut into 1 inch slices
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or try half and half, heavy cream, different % of milks, or plant-based milks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-natural cane sugar try coconut sugar, monk fruit or your favorite sugar replacement
  • 3/4 tablespoon cinnamon ground

Instructions

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  1. Cut the loaf of brioche bread into 1-inch-thick slices. Then cut each slice into thirds, so you have 3 thin French toast sticks per piece.
  2. Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees F and line your basket with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium, shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and vanilla.
  4. In another shallow bowl (large enough to roll the dipped French toast sticks in the cinnamon-sugar mixture), mix together cinnamon and sugar mixture.
  5. Dip each piece of Brioche into the egg mixture, making sure it's evenly covered, allowing excess to drip off, then transfer the stick (into the sugar mixture, turning to coat completely.
  6. Place on parchment lined baking sheet, continue dipping and coating until you have enough to fill your air fryer, without crowding.
  7. Place french toast sticks in preheated air fryer, without crowding and cook for 3 minutes, then turn each stick and cook additional 3-4 minutes. You will probably need to work in batches.
  8. Serve immediately served with maple syrup, powdered sugar, honey, whipped cream, berries or whatever you like!

Notes

  • Oven Instructions
  • Proceed through all of the steps, and lay cinnamon sugar coated French toast sticks on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and then bake for 13 minutes, then turn and bake for another 13 minutes until golden, crispy and cooked through.
  • How to Keep Cinnamon French Toast Sticks Warm
  • Turn your regular oven onto a warm setting and take out a baking sheet. Line the sheet with a parchment paper liner for easy cleanup. Now, place cooked slices on the baking sheet on one layer and place it in the oven until every piece of bread is air fried.
  • How to Make your Own Frozen French Toast Sticks
  • Dip and cinnamon sugar coat the bread sticks, laying them on a parchment lined baking sheet for 1 hour until firm. Then transfer frozen French Toast sticks to an airtight container or baggie. Freeze up to 3 months. Then take them to the fryer anytime you are ready, you might need a few extra minutes.
  • Leftovers? Store your extra pieces of French toast in an airtight container or a ziplock bag to enjoy over the coming mornings. Up to 5 days in the fridge and 3 months frozen.
  • To reheat, just air fry the bread slices for half the time, top, and enjoy!
  • Bread Options | There are plenty of thick sliced bread options you can choose from. Use French bread, whole wheat bread (though it will be soggier), Challah, Texas toast or your favorite bread. Just be sure to watch the time when using different bread types, making sure it comes out perfectly crisp.
  • Milk | Use whole milk, other percentages of milk, plant-based milks -- even half and half or heavy cream for even richer French toast sticks.
  • Spices | Add some pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon.

Nutrition Information

Serving 3sticks Calories 405kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 216mg (72%) Sodium 260mg (11%) Potassium 106mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 39g (78%) Vitamin A 621IU (12%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 98mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 405

% Daily Value*

Serving 3sticks
Calories 405kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 216mg 72%
Sodium 260mg 11%
Potassium 106mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 39g 78%
Vitamin A 621IU 12%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 98mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.