Easy Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 6 slices thick-cut bread (Texas Toast, Brioche, or Challah work best)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, for the batter)
- Pinch of salt
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Take your thick-cut bread slices and cut each slice into three even strips. If your bread is very fresh, you might want to let the slices sit out for 30 minutes to dry out slightly, which helps them soak up the liquid without falling apart.
- In a shallow bowl or pie plate, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until the mixture is well-combined and there are no large streaks of egg white remaining.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). While it warms up, lightly spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray or line it with a piece of perforated parchment paper designed for air fryers to prevent sticking.
- Quickly dip each bread strip into the egg mixture. Ensure all sides are coated, but do not let the bread soak for more than a few seconds, or it will become too mushy to handle. Shake off any excess liquid before moving to the next step.
- Place the dipped bread sticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they are not touching. Cook for 4 minutes, then flip each stick using tongs. Cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy on the edges.