Description
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, Air Fryer French Toast Sticks make a quick and delicious breakfast or snack. Coated with a cinnamon sugar mixture and cooked to golden perfection without the mess of traditional frying, these sticks are perfect for dipping in syrup or enjoying on their own.
Ingredients
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French Toast Sticks
- 6 slices bread (preferably slightly stale or firm)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Cooking spray or oil spray
For Dipping (optional)
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sugar until well combined.
- Cut the Bread: Slice each bread slice into 3 or 4 even sticks, approximately 1 inch wide, to create the French toast sticks.
- Dip the Sticks: Dip each bread stick into the egg mixture, ensuring all sides are coated but not soaked to prevent sogginess.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) for about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Arrange Sticks in Air Fryer: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the dipped bread sticks in a single layer without overcrowding. You may need to cook in batches.
- Cook the French Toast Sticks: Air fry the sticks at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time to ensure even golden crispiness.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the air fryer and optionally dust with powdered sugar. Serve immediately with maple syrup for dipping.
Notes
- Using slightly stale bread helps the sticks hold their shape better and prevents them from becoming too soggy.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or use flavored bread like cinnamon raisin.
- If you prefer a sweeter coating, toss the cooked sticks in a cinnamon sugar mixture immediately after air frying.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure crispiness and even cooking.
- This recipe can be doubled or tripled easily; just cook in batches to maintain quality.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
