You can cook the most delicious French toast sticks in the air fryer in just a few minutes, with no need to fry them in oil or butter. Air Fryer French Toast Sticks are a quick and easy breakfast that the whole family will love.
Minimal prep time goes into making this air fryer French toast recipe. They cook quickly and they have the perfect texture.
Making breakfast in the air fryer is so handy, because it's quick and easy with minimal mess, and you don't need to be hovering over a pan, which is perfect for busy school mornings. Air Fryer French Toast Sticks are one of our favorite air fryer breakfast recipes.
Cutting them into sticks is perfect for little hands to hold and they are easy to transport for breakfast on the go. It's easy to adapt (try our chocolate version) and you probably already have all the ingredients.
If you are looking for more breakfast on the go recipes, then why not try our convenient Make Ahead Smoothie Packs, easy Ham and Cheese Croissants, filling Breakfast Burritos, or our healthy No Bake Granola Bars?
Jump to:
Ingredients and Substitutions
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Bread - We used standard white sliced bread, as that's what we had in. However, traditionally, French toast would be made with sliced brioche, as it's sweet and soaks up the mixture really well.
- Egg - This makes up the majority of the mixture that the bread is dipped into. It helps the air fried French toast get nice and crispy.
- Milk - You can use any type of milk here. We used whole milk, but plant based milk like oat milk and almond milk work too.
- Butter - You could leave this out, but we feel this really gives something extra to French toast in the air fryer and makes them a little more special for a weekend breakfast.
- Maple syrup - This sweetens them. You could use honey or agave instead.
- Vanilla - This adds a warmth and helps to bring out the sweetness.
- Cinnamon - A must have flavor in French toast in our opinion.
More ingredient substitutions and variations can be found in the recipe card.
How to Make Air Fryer French Toast Sticks - Step by Step
- Step 1: In a mixing bowl add the butter, milk, maple syrup, vanilla (a), egg, and cinnamon (b). Mix well with a whisk to combine everything (c).
- Step 2: Slice the bread into sticks and soak them in the egg mixture.
- Step 3: Put the soaked bread into your air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving room between the pieces. You may have to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Step 4: Cook at 180°C for 9 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown.
Air Fryer French Toast Sticks Toppings
What is French toast without the toppings? Boring, that's what! Here is where you can get really creative. We served ours with a dusting of cinnamon sugar, but you could use powdered sugar (icing sugar) instead.
Fruit. We loaded ours with a mixture of fresh berries, however you could just go with some slices of banana, or go a tropical route with some grilled pineapple and mango. Add a splash of rum and you have yourself a party. Maybe not for breakfast though!
Yogurt. You could add some creaminess with a dollop of fat free Greek yogurt. You would usually get some kind of cream with traditional French toast, so whipped cream would work.
Dip. Why not make our Cream Cheese Fruit Dip to serve on the side and dip these in.
Storage
Store: If you cooked too much and have some leftover (what a great problem to have), then it will keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freeze: You can freeze French toast sticks really well. Once cooled, put in a freezer bag and they will keep for up to 3 months.
Reheat: You can reheat these in the microwave for 30 seconds, or the air fryer for 1 minute. To reheat from frozen, they will take about 4 minutes, flipped half way.
Tips For Making The BEST Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
- Don't over-soak the bread sticks, as they will fall apart if they are too soggy. If you do soak it too much, then you can line your air fryer basket with parchment paper first. Never put parchment paper in the air fryer without the food on top of it, as if it flies around it can catch fire.
- Make sure the French toast sticks are not touching in the air fryer.
- You can put a layer of baking paper (parchment paper) that is suitable for the air fryer or an air fryer silicone mat in your air fryer if your basket is not non stick. Don't do this whilst your air fryer is pre-heating (if required).
- Don't over soak the bread, as it will start to fall apart otherwise.
- Make a chocolate version by stirring some cocoa powder into the milk mixture before soaking the bread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Because of having to cook them in batches, you might be wondering why bother cooking french toast in the air fryer. Well, we think this recipe is perfect for French toast for one, if you scale the recipe down. Also, we prepare the recipe and then cook in batches as everyone comes down the stairs having gotten ready for the day.
It will depend on the air fryer, and how you like yours cooked. Ours took 9 minutes, however I would check it after 5.
Simply leave out the eggs and add a tablespoon of chia seeds to the milk and rest of the ingredients. You would need to use a plant based milk like almond or coconut and make sure that your bread is vegan friendly.
More Toast Recipes
If you’ve tried this air fryer French toast recipe, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
Tag us in your creations on Instagram @hungryhealthyhappy - Use the hashtag #hungryhealthyhappy too.
Recipe
Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
Ingredients
- 2 slice White bread - thick
- 1 Egg
- 2 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon Whole milk
- 2 tablespoon Butter - melted
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl add the butter, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, egg, and cinnamon.
- Mix well to combine everything.
- Slice the bread into sticks and soak them in the mixture.
- Put the soaked bread into your air fryer, leaving room between the pieces. You may have to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Cook on the Air Fry setting at 180°C/350℉ for 9 minutes, turning halfway through.
Recipe Tips
- Don't over-soak the bread sticks, as they will fall apart if they are too soggy. If you do soak it too much, then you can line your air fryer basket with parchment paper first. Never put parchment paper in the air fryer without the food on top of it, as if it flies around it can catch fire.
- Make sure the French toast sticks are not touching in the air fryer.
- You can put a layer of baking paper (parchment paper) that is suitable for the air fryer or an air fryer silicone mat in your air fryer if your basket is not non stick. Don't do this whilst your air fryer is pre-heating (if required).
- Don't over soak the bread, as it will start to fall apart otherwise.
- Make a chocolate version by stirring some cocoa powder into the milk mixture before soaking the bread.
Nutritional Information
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
Mark Kenneth says
Worth a try but I’ll be sticking to regular French toast. Quicker and simpler, with better flavour.
Dannii says
Air frying will never give you the same flavour, however for people that only have access to an air fryer it is a good option. It also uses less energy than cooking on gas.
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
Love how easy this recipe is. Can’t wait to try it this weekend. thank you for the recipe!
Savita says
I never tried air fryer french toast, definitely going to try this week.
Katherine says
These French toast sticks make such a great brunch!
Amanda Wren-Grimwood says
So crispy and tasty - perfect for a weekend breakfast treat.
Ieva says
The best! So simple, so delicious, and most importantly, no refined sugar! Love them!
Toni says
Oh, my kids really enjoyed these!! Thanks so much for the recipe!
Gloria says
French toast is always a hit. This is the perfect size for a brunch buffet. My grandkids are going to love it.
Tara says
Oooh, these French toast sticks look so good! I love all that flavor and how easily they come together in the air fryer.
Ned says
Mmmmm, I loved this french toast and so did my kids! Made it for them on Saturday morning and it kicked off the weekend right!
Beth Sachs says
The kids love this easy air fryer breakfast at the weekend.
Alexa says
Just made these - OMW - too good for words, none left over to freeze ( ha ! ) 10* yum