Description
These Crispy Air Fryer French Toast Sticks are a game-changer for breakfast! With their perfectly golden exterior and custardy interior, they deliver that ideal crispy-soft contrast in every bite. Made with thick Texas toast and a rich vanilla-cinnamon custard, then air fried to perfection—they’re easier, healthier, and (dare I say) tastier than traditional versions. Perfect for dipping and guaranteed to make any morning special!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick-cut bread (Texas toast works wonders!)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for serving
- Maple syrup for dipping
Instructions
- Slice each thick-cut bread piece into three or four sticks (depending on bread size).
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt until smooth and silky.
- Dip each bread stick into the batter, allowing it to soak up just enough to get coated without becoming soggy. Let excess drip off.
- Place dipped bread sticks in your air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving small spaces between each piece for air circulation.
- Set air fryer to 375°F and cook for 7-8 minutes total, flipping halfway through, until golden-brown and crisp on all sides.
- Sprinkle generously with powdered sugar while still warm.
- Serve immediately with maple syrup for dipping.
Notes
- Slightly stale bread works better than fresh for this recipe as it absorbs the custard without falling apart.
- For extra decadence, try rolling the hot french toast sticks in cinnamon-sugar right after cooking.
- These freeze beautifully! Cool completely, freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag. Reheat directly from frozen in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut cream for heavy cream and your favorite plant-based milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 sticks
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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