Recipe 18: Air Fryer French Toast Sticks

🍞 Air Fryer French Toast Sticks

Serves: 4

Total Time: ~20 minutes

Crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and perfectly cinnamon-sweet — these French toast sticks are an easy weekend breakfast win. They cook up golden in the air fryer with less mess, and you can freeze extras for busy mornings.

🧂 Ingredients

• 6 slices thick bread (Brioche, Texas toast, or challah work best)

• 3 large eggs

• ½ cup milk (or half & half for richness)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional but adds a nice crust)

• Pinch of salt

• Butter or oil spray for the air fryer

👩‍🍳 Directions

🔹 1. Prep the Bread

Cut each slice of bread into 3–4 sticks. Let them sit out for 10–15 minutes to dry slightly (this helps them soak without getting soggy).

🔹 2. Make the Egg Mixture

In a shallow bowl, whisk together:

• Eggs

• Milk

• Vanilla

• Cinnamon

• Sugar

• Salt

🔹 3. Dip & Coat

Dip each bread stick quickly into the egg mixture, coating both sides. Don’t soak too long — just a quick dunk.

🔹 4. Air Fry

1. Preheat air fryer to 370°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.

2. Lightly spray the basket with oil or butter spray.

3. Arrange sticks in a single layer (work in batches).

4. Air fry 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and slightly crisp.

🔹 5. Serve Warm

Serve right away with:

• Maple syrup

• Powdered sugar

• Cinnamon sugar sprinkle

• Or a drizzle of warm honey butter 🧈🍯

🛒 Shopping List

Pantry

• Bread (thick-cut)

• Sugar

• Cinnamon

• Vanilla extract

• Salt

Fridge

• Eggs

• Milk

⭐ Pro Tip: Make a double batch and freeze them — just reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–4 minutes and they taste freshly made. Perfect for quick weekday breakfasts or brunch platters!