Air Fryer French Toast Sticks

These easy Air Fryer French Toast Sticks are the perfect breakfast that the whole family will love! Hearty bread cut into strips, then dunked in an egg batter and fried. The finishing touch is a quick roll in a cinnamon-sugar mixture makes them finger-licking good. Top yours with syrup, berries, whipped cream or leave them plain. A sweet and delicious treat for breakfast.

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French Toast Sticks made easy in the air fryer! I love to make homemade French toast for the family, but I don’t love standing at the stove having to flip it and then figure out how to keep them warm while I make the rest of the batch. So, I started making French toast sticks in my skillet and now I have this air fryer recipe! 

why you will love this recipe

• You will stay cool in the kitchen without turning on your stove top.
• These have the classic French toast flavor you love, but with that delicious, crisp air fried texture.
• These freeze well if you want to do some meal prep and double the batch.

Ingredients for Air Fryer French Toast Sticks

• Bread – We used Texas Toast. You want a thick, sturdy bread to hold up to the batter. Another great option is Brioche bread.
• Eggs – Part of the batter the bread is dipped in and will make it crispy.
• Heavy Cream – To lighten it up you can use regular dairy milk or a plant based milk like oat or almond milk. The cream will give it a richer taste.
• Vanilla – To add flavor.
• Butter – We used salted butter. You’ll roll the cooked French Toast Sticks in this to get the cinnamon sugar to stick.
• Sugar – We used white sugar to make the cinnamon sugar mixture they are rolled in.
• Cinnamon – The perfect sweet ending after they are cooked.

What kind of bread should I use for French Toast Sticks?

You’ll want to use a hearty bread that can hold up when you dip it in the egg mixture. We recommend using a Texas Toast or a Brioche bread. Both will hold up great when it’s dipped in the batter.

How to Make Air Fryer French Toast Sticks

1. Prep bread – Cut each slice of bread into three sticks.
2. Prep air fryer – Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
3. Make batter – Whisk the eggs, heavy cream, and vanilla in a shallow bowl. Dip each piece of bread in the mixture, coating it on all sides. You don’t want to soak it in the batter, just leave it long enough so it’s totally coated.
4. Cook – Place the battered sticks in the air fryer in an even layer with space between each one. Turn the temperature to 360 degrees Fahrenheit and cook them for 6 minutes. Flip them over and cook them for 1-3 minutes longer or until they are golden and crispy. Repeat with the rest of the bread sticks.
5. Cinnamon coating – While the sticks are cooking, melt butter in the microwave. Coat each piece of French toast in the butter and then roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

This is such a kid-friendly breakfast because they can eat them with their hands and dip them in syrup for a special treat. You will never make French toast the old-fashioned way again once you try this air fryer version. I know your family will love it!

Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!

 

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Air Fryer French Toast Sticks

Crispy French Toast Sticks made in your Air Fryer then rolled in butter and cinnamon sugar.

Prep:10 minutes mins

Cook:9 minutes mins

Total:19 minutes mins

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Equipment

• Air Fryer
• Tongs
• Serrated knife
• Liquid Measuring Cup

Ingredients

French Toast Sticks

• ▢ 8 slices Texas Toast preferably stale
• ▢ 4 large eggs
• ▢ ¾ cup heavy cream
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 4 Tablespoons butter melted

Cinnamon Sugar

• ▢ ⅓ cup sugar
• ▢ 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions

• Cut each slice of bread into three sticks, set aside.
• In a large bowl or pie plate, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream and vanilla extract.
• Combine the cinnamon sugar mixture on a plate and set aside.
• Lightly coat the basket of air fryer with nonstick cooking spray.
• Roll the sticks in the egg mixture quickly (you don’t want it to soak in), shake off excess and place in the pan. Cook in multiple batches.
• Place French Toast Sticks in the basket, in a single layer, making sure they do not touch each other. You’ll need to cook them in batches. Set the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit and cook 6 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 1-3 minutes, watching closely, or until golden brown.
• Place butter in a microwave safe bowl and melt.
• Remove sticks from the basket, dip in melted butter then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
• Repeat the process with remaining bread.
• To keep the cooked French Toast Sticks warm while making another batch, simply place them in a single layer on a baking sheet in a warm oven (175 – 200 degrees Fahrenheit). It will keep them warm and crispy until you are done cooking all of the French toast.
• Serve warm with maple syrup, berries and whipped cream if desired.

Tips

• Pick a hearty bread like Texas Toast or brioche that will hold up being dipped in batter.
• It helps to use a serrated knife to slice the bread – that way you won’t squish it while you’re cutting it and you’ll get perfectly shaped sticks.
• Don’t soak the bread in the batter, just enough to get it coated.
• You don’t want to overcrowd the basket of the air fryer when you put the sticks into it because they won’t cook right if you do. The air needs to be able to circulate all around the sticks – that’s how you get that amazing crispy exterior! You may need to cook them in batches depending on how big your air fryer is.
• If you don’t want the cinnamon sugar topping simply skip it for a more traditional french toast taste.
• Store leftovers in fridge for up to three days.
• These are freezer friendly. Place in a single layer on baking pan and place in freezer. Once they are frozen place them in a freezer bag for up to two months.
• To reheat sticks from the refrigerator or freezer you can do it your air fryer, but you can also do it in your oven or microwave.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 687kcal (34%), Carbohydrates: 57g (19%), Protein: 13g (26%), Fat: 46g (71%), Saturated Fat: 23g (144%), Cholesterol: 255mg (85%), Sodium: 601mg (26%), Potassium: 94mg (3%), Fiber: 3g (13%), Sugar: 24g (27%), Vitamin A: 1245IU (25%), Vitamin C: 1mg (1%), Calcium: 70mg (7%), Iron: 13mg (72%)

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Looking for more ideas? I have lots of delicious breakfast recipes for you to try! Here are a few more favorites:

• Love warm, fresh muffins in the morning? Don’t want to do all the work? Refrigerator bran muffins are the answer!
• Delicious and easy apple turnovers! These are perfect for a quick, easy breakfast treat.
• You will love my easy 30-minute caramel pecan sticky buns! They are tender and gooey melt-in-your-mouth sticky buns topped with caramel sauce and chopped pecans.
• Pancake bites are a super fun and creative way to serve pancakes for breakfast!

How to serve French Toast Sticks

Serve them while they’re warm! You can enjoy them plain or add some of your favorite toppings:

• Fresh fruit like sliced strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries
• Maple syrup or your favorite fruit syrup
• Add some homemade whipped cream

We love these with some scrambled eggs on the side and sometimes I make orange smoothies, too!