Description
French toast sticks crafted in an air fryer offer a crispy, golden breakfast delight that elevates morning meals. Quick preparation and minimal cleanup make these treats an irresistible choice for weekend indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 4 slices thick-sliced stale bread (like Texas toast)
- ⅓ cup (79 ml / 2.7 fl oz) milk
- ⅓ cup (67 g / 2.4 oz) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp (7 g / 0.25 oz) cinnamon
- Maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Slice bread into uniform batons, ensuring consistent width for even cooking and crispy texture.
- Custard Creation: Whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla extract into a smooth mixture, eliminating any egg streaks and creating a rich base for soaking.
- Coating Preparation: Blend granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish, forming a fragrant and sweet coating for the toast sticks.
- Soaking Process: Dip each bread baton into the egg custard, allowing brief immersion to maximize flavor absorption without waterlogging the bread.
- Air Frying: Arrange custard-coated bread in a single layer within the air fryer basket, maintaining space between pieces for optimal circulation and crispiness.
- Cooking Technique: Set air fryer to 350°F and cook for 6-8 minutes, rotating halfway through to achieve uniform golden-brown coloration and crisp exterior.
- Finishing Touch: Immediately coat hot toast sticks in prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring a glistening, sweet exterior that adheres while warm.
- Serving Suggestion: Transfer coated French toast sticks to a serving platter, accompanying with maple syrup or preferred dipping sauce for an indulgent experience.
Notes
- Slice Strategically: Create uniform bread batons with consistent width to guarantee even cooking and achieve a perfectly crispy texture.
- Whisk Wisely: Blend egg custard thoroughly to eliminate streaks, ensuring a smooth, luxurious coating that maximizes flavor absorption.
- Position Precisely: Arrange toast sticks in a single layer without overlapping to promote optimal air circulation and prevent soggy spots.
- Coat Carefully: Roll hot toast sticks immediately in cinnamon-sugar mixture while warm to create a glistening, sweet exterior that adheres perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg