Golden and crispy air fryer French toast sticks are an easy kid-friendly breakfast or snack. This air fryer French toast recipe is quick to make, perfect for dipping in maple syrup!
6slicesTexas toast, each slice cut into thirds(other types of bread can be used, too)
Maple syrup, cinnamon sugar, or confectioner’s sugar for serving
Instructions
Beat eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt in a large shallow bowl. Add bread sticks, a few at a time, (you should have 18 total), turning to coat in egg mixture.
Lightly coat the basket of air fryer with nonstick cooking spray. Place French toast sticks in basket, in a single layer, making sure they aren’t touching each other. You’ll probably need to cook them in batches. Set air fryer to 375° and cook 6 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 1-3 minutes, watching closely, or until golden brown.
To keep warm, place French toast sticks on a wire baking rack placed on top of a sheet pan in a warm oven (175-200ºF). This will keep the cooked French toast warm and crispy while you finish cooking the rest.
Serve warm, drizzled with maple syrup or sprinkled with cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar.
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Notes
Nutrition information is based on 6 French toast sticks per serving and does not include toppings.
Freeze the cooked French toast sticks in a single layer on a baking pan. Once they are frozen firm you can slide them into a zip top freezer bag to store for up to 2 months in the freezer.
To make non-dairy French toast sticks, leave the milk out and dip the sticks in the beaten eggs. Or use a milk substitute like soy, almond, or coconut.
Other types of bread can be used. Adjust cooking time for denser breads. Stale, dry bread is the best bread for French toast.