We love French toast here, and it’s no wonder. It’s deliciously sweet, perfectly spiced, and it’s so easy to make! French toast can be made in different ways like in the Slow Cooker or on the Stovetop, depending on how much time you have, and how you want to flavor it. Making French toast in the air fryer is the best way I’ve found to get those deliciously crispy edges while keeping the inside soft and fluffy! This quick breakfast dish is so versatile, it can be enjoyed on its own, with savory sides like eggs and bacon, or with sweet toppings like maple syrup and whipped cream. It’s one of the easiest breakfast recipes to make, so it’s perfect for lazy days or busy mornings! If you love French toast for a sweet breakfast or brunch idea, you’ll love my Lemon Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake as well as this Fruit and Yoghurt Breakfast Tart. Alternatively, check out my other Delicious Brunch Recipes.
Ingredients Needed:
Bread: I like to use thick slices of French bread for French toast. It keeps together nicely when coated in the batter. If your bread is a few days old, that’s even better! Sugar and Cinnamon: I use regular ground cinnamon and white granulated sugar for this recipe, but you can use an alternative sweetener if you prefer. Milk and Eggs: they make the base of the batter for French toast. Use whole milk for the richest flavor, but lower-fat milk or dairy-free milk like oat milk will work ok as well. Vanilla Extract: adds a warmness to the toast and compliments the cinnamon well.
How to Make Air Fryer French Toast
This French toast is super quick and easy to make. Full instructions are included in the recipe card below.
Tips and Notes
Flip. Make sure to flip the slices of bread over in the Air Fryer for maximum crispiness on both sides. Stale bread. Bread that is stale will soak up the egg mixture better, and the crust will have softened slightly as well. If you don’t have stale bread, place your slices in the toaster (or in the air fryer!) for a minute or two to dry out slightly. Slice thickness. 1 inch is the perfect thickness for French toast. Slices this thick are soft but still have enough structure to not get soggy in the batter. Crispiness. Serve French toast immediately, where possible. When French toast comes out of the air fryer it is hot and crispy. The longer it stays out, the less crispy it will become. Keep it warm. Keep cooked slices of French toast warm while you cook the rest by putting it in a dish in the oven set to 250ºF.
Air Fryer French Toast Variations
Use another bread. You can use another type of bread to make French toast, like white bread or whole wheat bread. Slices of bread from a normal sandwich loaf may tear when you take them out of the batter, so use thick sliced bread or a heartier loaf for best results. Alternatively, try using brioche bread or cinnamon raisin for extra decadent French toast. French toast sticks. Cut the slices of bread into small rectangle-like shapes, then coat them in the egg mixture and cook them in the air fryer to make French toast sticks. This is great for a buffet-style breakfast or for sweet snacks! Reduce the cooking time as necessary, keeping an eye to make sure the sticks don’t overcook. Toppings. You can get creative with your toppings as French toast is such a versatile breakfast food. Spread with some butter and serve with eggs and bacon for something more savory (it even works well with tomato sauce!), or add maple syrup, Whipped Cream, Nutella, chopped nuts, etc.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this decadent French toast with fresh berries and fruit, with a light side of Easy Yogurt Parfait with Fresh Berries, or even this colorful Creamy Fruit Salad. French toast makes a filling breakfast as it is filled with carbs and protein, it’s such a comforting way to start your day! You can top your French toast with anything you like to suit your preference. Make it sweet with sweet syrups like maple, caramel, or chocolate, or use melted chocolate for a drizzle, with chocolate chips on top. Make it savory by serving it with bacon, cooked egg, or an Omelette!
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