Air Fryer French Toast Sticks are coated in cinnamon and sugar. They are crispy, delicious, and perfectly cook up in the air fryer! These French Toast Sticks are almost like churros or cinnamon sugar donuts.
I love finding easy breakfasts to make in my air fryer. And these Cinnamon Sugar Air Fryer French Toast Sticks have become one of my favorites! They are so quick to make and get so crispy and crunchy.
Once they are cooked in the air fryer (I linked the one I have, which I LOVE), they almost remind me of churros or cinnamon sugar donuts!
They are delicious on their own, or can be dipped in maple syrup or even topped with a bit of powdered sugar. They are so nicely sweet and pair great with an AeroPress Cappuccino or French Press Latte.
To make the Air Fryer French Toast Sticks, all you need to do is mix up your egg/milk mixture, dip the sticks in, then either dip or sprinkle the cinnamon sugar topping on. Then place in your air fryer and cook. No flipping required!
If you want a really nice cinnamon sugar crust and more sweetness, then you can lightly dip your sticks in the cinnamon sugar mixture before placing in the air fryer.
However, if you want a lighter sweetness and more French toast flavor, then just sprinkle on a bit of the cinnamon sugar mixture onto each side.
Ingredients for the recipe:
- Thick brioche bread or Texas Toast - When I make this, I use a thick bread like brioche or Texas Toast. The thickness of the bread helps this cook up perfectly in the air fryer.
- Eggs - You'll need two eggs for this recipe.
- Milk - I usually use whole milk, but you can use non-dairy milk like almond milk or oat milk.
- Vanilla extract - A hint of vanilla extract helps bring out the flavors.
- Cinnamon - You'll use a bit of ground cinnamon here to mix with the sugar for a nice coating on the French Toast.
- Sugar - Just plain old granulated sugar!
What type of air fryer to use:
You can use any type of air fryer here! I have the basket kind, and I love it, however the tray kind should work fine as well.
This is the air fryer I have and I love it. It's large, and because it's square, it's easy to fit a lot of food in there!
If you're looking for something a bit smaller (and only cooking for 1-2 people), but still fantastic, my mom has this air fryer and I love that one too! It's lightweight and cooks great!
Can you freeze?
Yes! After cooking, place the air fryer French toast strips into a freezer safe bag and place in your freezer.
When you're ready to reheat, pop them back in the air fryer, toaster oven, or regular oven. Make sure they are heated through before serving.
I love making up a batch of these and then reheating for my kids.
Can you refrigerate or freeze the toast strips?
Absolutely! I love making extras of these cinnamon sugar French toast sticks and having them for breakfast throughout the week.
Again, you can just pop into your air fryer for a couple of minutes to reheat, or even the microwave! They aren't as crispy if you reheat in the microwave, but they are still delicious!
Serving suggestions:
The air fryer french toast sticks are delicious as is for breakfast or dessert. You can also serve with some maple syrup or powdered sugar and fresh fruit.
If making for dessert, I love these french toast sticks with whipped cream (like this cinnamon whipped cream) or ice cream.
Recipe Tips:
- Just lightly dip the toast in the egg/milk mixture. Don't let it soak, or it will get soggy.
- For a crunchy cinnamon sugar coating, dip each side in the cinnamon sugar mixture. For a less sweet option, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on both sides instead of dipping.
- I did not use parchment paper to line my basket, but if your air fryer is prone to sticking, use a parchment paper liner in your air fryer or spray with a bit of air fryer-safe oil.
- Place the toast in your air fryer in a single layer and leave room between each slice of toast. Make sure that air can circulate around each slice so it gets perfectly cooked. Don't crowd your air fryer! This may mean you have to do several batches. (I did two batches).
- This recipe is so easy to double (or triple, or quadruple), if you want to make more and refrigerate or freeze for later!]
- All air fryers cook differently, always check frequently to make sure your french toast sticks cook properly!
How to make the air fryer french toast sticks:
First, take your brioche or Texas Toast slices and cut each slice into thirds.
Next, get your custard sauce ready! Grab a dish with sides (I love using a square casserole dish), and crack your eggs in.
Add your milk and vanilla extract and whisk together with a whisk or fork.
Combine your cinnamon and sugar on a plate and mix together.
Now it's time to assemble and air fry your French toast sticks!
Take each slice of toast and dip each side in the milk/egg mixture. Then, either lightly dip or sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on.
Place each strip of French toast in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving room in between slices. (You will probably have to do multiple batches, depending on the size of your air fryer).
Cook on 350 degrees F for 6-8 minutes. Serve with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or as is!
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Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 slices brioche bread or Texas Toast
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Take your bread and slice each slice into thirds.
- In a dish with walls or a bowl (I use a casserole dish), add your eggs, milk, and vanilla, Whisk together with a whisk or fork.
- On a plate, combine your cinnamon and sugar and mix together until combined.
- Quickly dip each slice of toast in the egg mixture on the front and back (don't let soak). Either dip the slice in the cinnamon sugar mixture or sprinkle on the front and back.
- Place each slice onto the air fryer tray in a single layer, leaving room between each slice for air flow. (You will most likely have to do these in 2-3 batches, depending on the size of your air fryer)
- Set your air fryer to 350 degrees F and fry for 6-8 minutes.
- Serve with maple syrup, sprinkled with powdered sugar, or just as is.
Notes
- Just lightly dip the toast in the egg/milk mixture. Don't let it soak, or it will get soggy.
- For a crunchy cinnamon sugar coating, dip each side in the cinnamon sugar mixture. For a less sweet option, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on both sides instead of dipping.
- I did not use parchment paper to line my basket, but if your air fryer is prone to sticking, use a parchment paper liner in your air fryer.
- Place the toast in your air fryer in a single layer and leave room between each slice of toast. Make sure that air can circulate around each slice so it gets perfectly cooked. Don't crowd your air fryer! This may mean you have to do several batches. (I did two batches).
- This recipe is so easy to double (or triple, or quadruple), if you want to make more and refrigerate or freeze for later!
carol
made these in air fryer and also in oven very good
Alexe
I ave tried this twice and they only cook on one side, what am I doing wrong wrong?
Aimee
Oh no, I'm sorry you're having that issue! I've never needed to flip mine, but in this case, I would say flip them halfway through so that way you can make sure both sides cook the same. I hope that solves it!
Kathy
Best French toast. I lined my air fryer with parchment paper, and it worked great!
jerry
eaisy to make !