Easy Air Fryer French Toast Sticks is a quick recipe for a sweet breakfast that everyone will love! These fried bites are also freezer friendly! Pop them in the air fryer and cook from frozen for a simple meal prep meal.
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Can you put French toast sticks in the air fryer? Absolutely! Deep-fried French toast sticks are delicious! I grew up eating them, the store-bought kind that comes in a box. With the air fryer, you can make them pretty quickly and it's very easy!
A lot of people have gotten rid of kitchen appliances because you can even make toast in the air fryer! Use any of your leftover Texas toast to make regular toast.
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How to Make Air Fryer French Toast
- Grab a loaf of Texas Toast bread. Cut each slice into 3 individual sticks.
- Add an egg, melted butter, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla to a bowl large enough to dredge the French toast.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil.
- Dredge each stick in the batter and place them in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd.
- Spray with cooking oil spray and air fry.
Air Fryer Temperature
I recommend 370 degrees.
Cook Time
A cook time of 10-12 minutes seems to be the sweet spot. You will want to flip them halfway through. Total cook time will vary based on the air fryer brand you use and how crispy you want the French toast. Crispy results will take longer.
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How to Make Frozen French Toast Sticks in the Air Fryer
You can freeze these homemade sticks after air frying. I recommend you freeze them in a tightly sealed container or bag.
To cook them from frozen, cook for 15 minutes (flip at the halfway mark) on 370 degrees.
How to Keep the Air Fryer From Sticking
Be sure to spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil. I like to use this Oil Spray Bottle from Amazon and I typically use olive or avocado oil. This will keep the batter from sticking to the basket. You can also use Air Fryer Parchment Paper.
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I like to drizzle them in Monkfruit Organic Zero Calorie Maple Syrup. You can use Discount Code STAYSNATCHED to save.
Easy Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
Ingredients
- 4 slices Texas Toast bread I used Sarah Lee
- 1 tablespoon melted butter measured solid
- 1 egg beaten
- 2 tablespoons sweetener
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Cut each slice of bread into 3 strip pieces.
- Add the beaten egg, sweetener, cinnamon, milk, and vanilla to the bowl with the melted butter. Stir to combine.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil spray.
- Dredge each piece of bread in the French toast batter. Be careful not to dredge each stick in too much batter. You may run out of batter if so.
- Place the French toast sticks in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd.
- Spray with cooking oil.
- Air Fry for 8 minutes on 370 degrees.
- Open the air fryer and flip the French toast. Cook for an additional 2-4 minutes or until crisp.
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Notes
- I like to drizzle them in Monkfruit Organic Zero Calorie Maple Syrup. You can use Discount Code STAYSNATCHED to save.
- Total cook time of 10-12 minutes seems to be the sweet spot. You will want to flip them when they start to crisp. Total cook time will vary based on the air fryer brand you use and how crispy you want the French toast. Crispy results will take longer.
ShaToya says
Decided to make these on a whim the other morning because the idea was intriguing (I get so amazed by all the things you can make in the air fryer). They came out perfect crunchy on the outside softish in the middle. My 3yo asked for more and he ate a lot to begin with lol. Thanks for the idea and recipe!
staysnatched says
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed them!
Kelly says
Made these for dinner for a quick, easy crowd pleaser and this recipe didn’t disappoint! Thank you!
staysnatched says
Breakfast for dinner is always a good idea!
Jena says
I've made these French Toast Sticks a couple of times now, and I love them. They are so simple and delicious. Even my friends who don't like French toast were devouring these!
staysnatched says
Wonderful! I’m so glad you enjoyed them.
Felicia says
Delicious! I made whole French toast instead of sticks and used cinnamon raisin bread. This was so good!! I doubled the recipe so we have enough for a few days.
staysnatched says
I love that idea. Glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Naya says
Definitely going to try this recipe in my new air fryer, love that you added melted butter to the egg mix, haven't tried that before
staysnatched says
Yes it's a great tip!
Nicolr says
Made these for breakfast this morning and they were awesome! The crust and flavor were 👌🏻! Easy and fast, definitely recommend.
staysnatched says
Yay I'm so glad you enjoyed the French toast!
Nikki says
I made these this morning. They are delicious and very easy to make. Thanks for the recipe!
staysnatched says
You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed them.
Dianne says
My air fryer (Vortex) does not have this pot. ?? My only options are a wire rack, or a solid sheet. Am I using the baking sheet that has no air movement?
staysnatched says
This recipe does not require a pot. Use what you would normally use to air fry.
Patti says
Woke up this morning to the Stay Snatched email and this recipe and knew exactly what I was having for breakfast. Love how simple and quick this recipe was. I had all ingredients on hand and everything came together in a matter of minutes. The flavor is spot on and my house now smells like a delicious bakery. I wish I could bottle that smell! This is definitely a breakfast that looks and smells decadent but is super simple and fast.
staysnatched says
I'm glad you had the ingredients on hand!
Monica says
Woke up craving French toast and saw this recipe on my Instagram feed. I immediately knew I needed to try it! The ingredients are simple and things you have on hand. The recipe was easy to follow and my end result was delicious! The French toast sticks were just the right amount of crispy on the outside.
staysnatched says
Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed this.
Sarah Hinckley says
So fast and so easy to make 🙂 loved this!!
staysnatched says
I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
Cassie B says
YES! Breakfast for dinner is always a win but these are top notch! Texture is perfect and flavor is great!
staysnatched says
I love that idea!
Sarah says
SUPER delicious! We found we ran out of the liquid early, so I doubled the liquid part to make 6 slices of texas toast.
staysnatched says
Wonderful! I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Kelley York says
These were AMAZING!! Had no idea what breakfast was going to be for my kids this morning. Brandi to the rescue. I used the bread that I had and they were still delicious and so quick. Winning today with a hot breakfast- paired with air fryer bacon by @stay_snatched
staysnatched says
That's a nice pairing!
Kelley York says
Forgot to rate!
staysnatched says
Thank you for rating!
Kara says
These were amazing!! I knew how to make French toast in a pan, but with this recipe, the coating is delicious AND they get so crispy! Thank you so much!!
staysnatched says
You're welcome!
Libby says
Made these for my kids this morning and they were a hit! I used thinner sliced bread (Cottage) that I had on hand. 10 minutes was perfect, flipping at 8. Thanks Brandi for another delicious hit!
staysnatched says
You're welcome! I'm glad you guys enjoyed it.
Jill says
When I saw Brandi share these on her Instagram last weekend, I knew I had to make them. They are perfect for Sunday mornings. They did not disappoint. I love how crispy the bread gets in air fryer. I have a couple left over that I will freeze and enjoy later in the week.
staysnatched says
Freezing these is perfect!
Becky says
I've made these two weekends in a row and they are so delicious and easy to make! I could't find Texas toast bread so I used Trader Joe's sliced french brioche. They also make the kitchen smell amazing. Highly recommend for a quick and fun breakfast.
staysnatched says
Brioche works great!
Erin says
Love this recipe! So simple but delicious. I made up a half loaf worth over the weekend and put them in the freezer to eat away at during the week. Thanks for always giving great tips on how to get the most life out of your recipes!
staysnatched says
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed them.
Sara says
Great recipe! Had the wrong bread, used Brioche because when in store coudn't remember what the actual bread you suggested. Still came out great though! Thank you!
staysnatched says
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Tiffany says
Been wanting to try these for awhile since first seeing them on @Stay_Snatched IG. They did not disappoint! Perfect flavor. Love how the air fryer gets them a bit crispy on the outside but still soft on the inside.
staysnatched says
Glad to hear you enjoyed them!
K. Sam says
Super quick & delish. Thanks so much.
staysnatched says
You're welcome!
Sabrina says
Made these for the first time today. Delicious and simple!! The best part is the whole house doesn’t smell from the frying pan. Ingenious of you to make them in the air fryer!! Thank you. Will definitely be making them and freezing for school mornings.
staysnatched says
You're welcome! Perfect for school mornings.
Jonna says
As if I needed another reason to love my Air Fryer! This recipe was so easy to follow and this may be my new favorite way to eat french toast. They were perfectly crunchy. Thanks for another great recipe as always, Brandi!
staysnatched says
Yay! So glad you enjoyed these.
Melis says
Easy and delicious breakfast! I used Cashew milk and they turned out perfect! Thank you!
staysnatched says
I'm so glad to hear that!
Sarah says
So simple to make. I found this a bit easier than doing it on a stove top.
Make sure to really spray the basket…I had a few pieces stick on my first batch, but after that, smooth sailing.
I plan to eat a stick or two before the gym…since I can grab n go! It is perfect balance of a little fuel, but not something super heavy.
Thanks as always Brandi!
staysnatched says
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed them!
Sarah says
I love making this for breakfast! Such a quick and easy way to make french toast that this is one of my staple breakfast recipes to keep on hand now 🙂
staysnatched says
I'm glad to hear it will be a staple!
Tara says
The whole family loved these! We used thick cut Brioche bread. I would have never thought of making these in air fryer, great idea!
staysnatched says
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Mary Ann says
Made these for my New Year Brunch. Easy to make and taste great! Will make more to freeze and reheat and days where we need a quick breakfast. Thank you for the recipe!
staysnatched says
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed them.
Lee Ann Guynn says
These delicious morsels have become a favorite on our breakfast menu! My grandkids beg for them and have learned to make them ! Thanks for these!
staysnatched says
A great one for kids breakfast!
Lennese Semple says
Woke up craving something sweet for breakfast and remembered Brandi had posted these a couple of times. I subbed the bread i had on hand (soft multigrain) and sweetener with sugar and it was still a banger! 😋🤤
staysnatched says
I'm glad to hear it was a banger!
Amy says
Try using orange juice instead of Milk. Add some sugar (1-2 T), and vanilla as usual. I never seem to have milk at the ready but OJ is always in the fridge.
No air fryer? Fry in 1/2 cup canola oil. (Sounds like a lot of oil but isn’t.)
staysnatched says
Thanks for sharing. I don’t cook with canola oil and prefer air frying.