Description
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these Air Fryer French Toast Sticks make a quick, delicious breakfast or snack. Perfectly golden and easy to dip in syrup, they combine the classic flavors of French toast with the convenience of air frying for a healthier twist.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 slices thick bread
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Butter or cooking spray for greasing
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sugar until well combined.
- Cut the Bread: Trim the crusts off the bread slices if desired, then cut each slice into 3 to 4 sticks of equal size to create French toast sticks.
- Coat the Bread Sticks: Dip each bread stick into the egg mixture, ensuring all sides are coated but not soaked through, allowing excess to drip off.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) for about 3 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Arrange and Cook: Lightly grease the air fryer basket with butter or cooking spray. Place the coated bread sticks in a single layer in the basket without crowding. Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove the French toast sticks from the air fryer and serve immediately with warm maple syrup for dipping.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bread such as Texas toast for best results and sturdier sticks.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use a dairy-free butter or spray.
- To add extra flavor, sprinkle powdered sugar or drizzle honey instead of syrup.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Check sticks after 8 minutes to prevent burning, as air fryers can vary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
