Air Fryer French Toast Sticks with Cinnamon Sugar
Make crispy French toast sticks quickly in the air fryer, coated in a simple cinnamon sugar mixture. This recipe provides a fast, non-fried breakfast option.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 11 min
- Total Time: 21 min
- Yield: 18 sticks
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 thick slices of bread (Texas toast or brioche recommended)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for the egg mixture)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Cut the bread slices lengthwise into three equal sticks.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of sugar until well combined.
- Dip each bread stick into the egg mixture, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Do not soak the bread.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon for the coating.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Place the coated sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Lightly spray the tops of the sticks with cooking spray.
- Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 6 minutes.
- Flip the sticks carefully, spray the second side lightly, and air fry for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Immediately transfer the hot sticks to the cinnamon sugar mixture and toss gently to coat all sides evenly.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For sticks that do not stick, ensure you lightly spray the air fryer basket before placing the first batch in.
- If you prefer a thinner coating, roll the sticks in the cinnamon sugar mixture twice instead of tossing once.
- Serve with warm maple syrup or a simple cream cheese glaze made from powdered sugar and a splash of milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 sticks
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 95