Description
Air Fryer French Toast: Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside! Quick, easy, and delicious breakfast made with bread, eggs, cinnamon, and sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick-cut bread (preferably day-old brioche, challah, or Texas toast)
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk
- 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon (2g) ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon (1g) ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- Non-stick cooking spray or 1 tablespoon melted butter
- Optional toppings: maple syrup, fresh berries, powdered sugar, whipped cream
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Custard Mixture In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until completely combined. The mixture should be smooth with no visible egg strands. Make sure your bowl is wide enough to fit your bread slices for easy dipping.
- Step 2: Preheat Your Air Fryer Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3-5 minutes. This crucial step ensures your Air Fryer French Toast starts cooking immediately when placed inside, creating that perfect crisp exterior. While the air fryer preheats, set up a station with your egg mixture and a plate for the dipped bread.
- Step 3: Dip the Bread Take each slice of bread and dip it into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for about 5 seconds per side. Don’t oversaturate the bread—it should feel heavy but not falling apart. Let any excess mixture drip off before transferring to your air fryer basket.
- Step 4: Air Fry the French Toast Lightly spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray or brush with melted butter. Place the dipped bread slices in a single layer in your air fryer basket, making sure they don’t overlap. You’ll likely need to work in batches depending on your air fryer size. Cook at 350°F for 4 minutes, then flip each slice and cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown and slightly crisp on the outside.
- Step 5: Serve Immediately Transfer your Air Fryer French Toast to serving plates while still hot. Dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, fresh berries, a dollop of whipped cream, or a sprinkle of extra cinnamon. For an extra special touch, add a pat of butter on top of the warm toast and watch it melt deliciously into the bread.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 325 calories per serving
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 11 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 46 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 mg