Description
These crispy, golden Air Fryer French Toast Sticks are the ultimate quick and cozy breakfast. Perfect for dipping in syrup, dusting with powdered sugar, or serving on a brunch board. Made with simple pantry staples and ready in minutes, they’re a family favorite that tastes indulgent but is so easy to whip up.
Ingredients
Thick-cut bread (like Texas toast or brioche), sliced into sticks
2 large eggs
½ cup milk (or cream for extra richness)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar (white or brown)
2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
Maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh fruit (for serving)
Instructions
Cut bread into sticks, about 3–4 per slice.
In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar.
Dip bread sticks quickly into the custard, coating evenly (don’t oversoak).
Brush or spray the air fryer basket with butter or oil.
Arrange sticks in a single layer and air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Serve warm with syrup, powdered sugar, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
For best results, use day-old bread—it soaks up the custard without getting soggy.
Try adding pumpkin spice or nutmeg for seasonal flavor.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for 2–3 days and reheated in the air fryer.
To freeze: prepare and freeze uncooked sticks, then air fry straight from the freezer when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 sticks
- Calories: 260kcl
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: air fryer French toast sticks, easy brunch recipe, quick breakfast