Suitable for vegetarian diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. The way the custard coating gets so golden brown, nice and crispy, but the inside of the bread stays soft and fluffy. And when paired with some warm maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar, this delicious recipe is insanely tasty and just like heaven on a plate. You can also add on some crispy cinnamon sugar outsides.
Easy Air Fried French Toast Sticks
Like these Air Fryer Apple Fritters, or Air Fryer Beignets and crispy Air Fryer Bacon, his delicious treat is a good quick breakfast for busy weekdays, or lazy mornings and is stress free and fun and certainly a great idea!! The other morning I was in the mood to surprise my family and did two things: I turned my usual French toast into sticks. And I decided to cook those French Toast sticks in the air fryer.
Why Make This Recipe
This recipe for French Toast Sticks is an even healthier version of traditional French toast, since it is made with no oil and no sugar. After cooking, each person can add the sweetener of their own, and use the amount that best suits their taste.Make ahead and fridge friendly recipe, means making breakfast can be quick and easy.Double or triple to easily feed a hungry crowd.
These easy Air Fryer French Toast Sticks are a super kid-friendly air fryer breakfast recipes that is as fun to make as it is eat. My mini chefs love to help in the kitchen, and they had a great time dipping the sticks into the egg mixture. And their favourite part was getting to dust the finished Air Fryer French Toast Sticks with confectioners sugar. Not just for kids, these Air Fryer French Toast Sticks are just the thing to serve up as a weekend breakfast for 2. And, what could be sweeter than starting your Valentine’s Day off with a lovely little stack of French toast sticks?
Ingredient Notes
Eggs – use medium or large eggs.Milk – This recipe calls for whole milk but use reduced fat milk or dairy free milk.Vanilla extract – use the best vanilla extract that you can.Cinnamon – this recipe calls ground cinnamon.Bread – use thick sliced bread, especially from day-old bread. Texas toast or brioche works well here.Confectioners sugar – a little of this (and whipped cream) makes this a great breakfast cuisine.
So, are your ready to learn how to make Air Fryer Air Fryer French Toast Sticks? Then gather up your ingredients and I will show you….
How To Make French Toast Sticks Air Fryer
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees F / 180 degrees C.Break eggs into a shallow bowl and whisk. Then mix in the milk, vanilla and cinnamon.Cut the slices of bread vertically to create sticks (I cut mine into thirds).Next, dip the bread into the egg mixture quickly (don’t let it sit too long) to coat each side. Shake off the excess egg mixture.Place french toast sticks into the air fryer basket in a single layer , making sure the pieces do not touch.Air fry for about 5 minutes on side one, flip and cook for an additional 2-3 mins. Exact cook time will depend on how crunchy you prefer your French toast sticks to be.
Chef’s Tip: Don’t leave the bread in the egg custard or it will get too saturated and fall apart. Simply give it a quick dip, drain off the excess, and get it into the air fryer straight away.
French Toast Sticks Oven Method
If you don’t have an air fryer, simply follow these steps for baking your French toast sticks in the oven:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.Break eggs into a bowl and whisk. Then mix in the milk, vanilla and cinnamon.Cut the slices of bread vertically to create sticks (I cut mine into thirds).Next, dip the bread into the egg mixture (don’t let it sit too long) to coat each side.Place sticks on a baking tray that has been lightly coated with cooking spray.Put baking tray on middle rack in oven and bake for about 25 mins, flipping halfway through cook time.
Recipe Tips
You can also use cinnamon extract in this easy recipe instead of the ground cinnamon. Check out this post to learn how to make your own Instant Pot Cinnamon Extract.Do not to leave the bread slice in the egg custard or it will get soggy and fall apart.Feel free to sprinkle on some cinnamon sugar before serving.Air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model, so I recommend starting with less cook time, checking for doneness then adding more time as needed.
Delicious Variations
Vary the spices to change up the flavour. Try adding ginger or nutmeg to the egg custard.Cinnamon sugar – dip the cooked french toast sticks in a cinnamon sugar mixture.
FAQs
Storage
Make ahead – you can make few batches of these ahead of time and then store in the freezer.Freeze. Yeap, you can make these and then store in the freezer. Then simply reheat in the air fryer and serve, or you can even use the microwave for a super quick and easy breakfast to go.
More Air Fryer Recipes
Healthy Air Fryer DonutsCrunchy Air Fryer Grilled CheeseAir Fryer Beignets. Air Fryer Pasta Chips.Air Pasta Apple Fritters.Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes.Air Fryer Bacon.Air fryer Hotdogs.Air Fryer Frozen Pierogies.Baked French Toast Casserole.
Serving Suggestion
You can serve these with your favorite toppings. I like to serve my French toast sticks with a few different sweetener options. Maple syrup, cinnamon maple syrup, honey, powdered sugar, and strawberry jam all work well.
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Weight Watchers Points
There are 6 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving of these.
