Description
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these Air Fryer French Toast Sticks are a quick and delicious breakfast treat. Perfectly golden and easy to make, they are ideal for dipping in syrup or your favorite spread.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 slices bread (thick-cut recommended)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Butter or cooking spray for greasing
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Cut each slice of bread into 3 or 4 sticks, depending on your preferred size. Set aside.
- Make the egg mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sugar until well combined.
- Dip the bread sticks: Dip each bread stick into the egg mixture, ensuring all sides are coated but not soaked to prevent sogginess.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 370°F and let it preheat for about 3 minutes.
- Arrange the sticks: Lightly grease the air fryer basket with butter or cooking spray. Place the dipped bread sticks in a single layer without overlapping.
- Air fry the sticks: Cook at 370°F for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through to achieve even browning and crispiness.
- Serve: Once golden and crisp, remove the French Toast Sticks from the air fryer. Serve warm with maple syrup or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bread for sturdier sticks that hold up well during cooking.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute bread with gluten-free bread.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- You can add a pinch of nutmeg or orange zest in the egg mixture for a unique twist.
- If you prefer softer sticks, reduce air frying time to 6-7 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4 sticks)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
