Delight your family with this amazing Air fryer French toast recipe! Quick and easy to make and requires minimal effort.
Whether you’re making it from scratch or from frozen, the air fryer cooks this family favorite in less time than the traditional method with no need to babysit your stove.
Get ready to enjoy one of our favorite air fryer breakfast recipes served with maple syrup, fresh berries and some dusting of powdered sugar. You should also try our air fried peanut butter and jelly sandwich! Air fryer toast is another easy one to make too.
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Table of Contents
- Easy Air fryer French Toast from scratch
- Why we love this
- Ingredients
- How long to cook French toast in the air fryer
- How to make Air fryer French toast.
- What to serve with French toast (sides and toppings)
- French toast variations
- How to store and reheat
- FAQs
- Pro Tips
- More Air fryer breakfast recipes
- Air fryer French toast
Easy Air fryer French Toast from scratch
French toast is a delicious breakfast treat that everyone loves. The crispy edges and custardy interior are irresistible. Traditionally French toast is fried in butter or oil, but using an air fryer is a better for you cooking method that still delivers maximum flavor and texture.
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I love that it’s easy to customize. You can use different breads, fruits and toppings. You are going to love the almost handsfree and mess free method employed in this recipe. Ready to make one of America’s favorite breakfast on the air fryer? Read along.
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Why we love this
- It's fast and easy: no need to babysit a skillet on the stovetop. Just pop it in the air fryer and get crispy results in minutes.
- Uses less fat and calories: the air fryer requires little to no oil, cutting down on grease.
- Even browning: the hot air circulates around the bread, browning it evenly on all sides. No more soggy centers or soft spots.
- Perfect texture: the air fryer makes the outside crispy and inside stays moist.
- Kids can make this with minimal supervision which may not be possible on the stove top.
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Ingredients
- Thick Bread slices
- Eggs
- Cream: Heavy cream, milk, half and half or plant based milk such as almond milk or oat milk would work. However if you decide to use heavy cream, skip the butter.
- Melted butter
- Sugar
- Cinnamon powder
Tools
- Air fryer
- Kitchen tongs
- Parchment paper
Fun fact: Did you know that French toast is is also called eggy bread or Gypsy Toast.
How long to cook French toast in the air fryer
Wondering the best temperature and time? I’ve got you. It typically takes about 8 mins at 370°F (180°C) to get a nice French toast in the air fryer. No preheat needed. Remember to flip the toast half way through cooking time to ensure even cooking.
How to make Air fryer French toast.
Making French toast in the air fryer is easier than you think. Let’s get started by gathering the ingredients.
Next mix all ingredients except the bread in a bowl. Then dip bread in the egg mixture don’t soak or it will get soggy.
Flip and dip the other side. Air fry flipping half way through.
What to serve with French toast (sides and toppings)
Air fryer French toast is delicious on its own but can be served with various other sides. Some of our favorites include
Toppings
- Fresh fruits: berries, bananas, apples
- Whipped cream or vanilla yogurt
- Powdered sugar, melted chocolate
- Maple syrup, honey, agave or fruit jam
Sides
- Bacon, breakfast sausage or ham
- Scrambled or fried eggs
- Hash browns or breakfast potatoes
French toast variations
Pumpkin pie French toast
Gingerbread French toast
How to store and reheat
Allow cooked French toast to cool completely, then place in airtight container and refrigerate up to 4 days.
To reheat, place slices on a baking sheet and bake at 300°F for 4-5 minutes until warmed through.
Can also be reheated in the air fryer at 300°F for 3-4 minutes.
For a crispier texture, place in air fryer or skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes per side.
FAQs
Thick sliced breads work best like brioche, challah and Texas toast. Preferably a day or two old. Any bread with thick slices should work. Avoid thin sliced bread which gets too soggy.
Yes, lightly coating the basket ensures the bread doesn’t stick especially if you are not using parchment paint. Iy also helps the bread browns evenly and gets crispy.
Dip bread slices into egg mixture, flipping to coat both sides be careful not to let it soak for too long.
Yes! No need to thaw. Cook frozen slices at 350°F for 6-9 minutes, flipping halfway.
There is no difference, they are one and the same. FYI it’s also called gypsy toast.
Pro Tips
- No preheat needed. Use thick sliced bread - this holds up better than thinner sliced bread. Brioche and challah work great.
- Don't overcrowd the basket: allow space between slices for air flow. Cook in batches if needed.
- Spray or brush basket with oil alternatively line with parchment paper because from scratch French toast and sticks tend to stick.
- Check at intervals: at least half way through but very important if you are using the air fryer for the first time. Feel free to adjust the cook time if needed. Thinner bread may cook faster.
- Do not soak the bread in the egg mixture for too long so it doesn’t get soggy. If this happens it may take a long to cook and may not yield great results.
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Air fryer French toast
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup Milk (or heavy cream, half and half works as well )
- 2 Tablespoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoon butter (melted)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- 6 to 8 slices bread
Optional Toppings
- 4 Tablespoons butter (for serving)
- ½ cup Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Berries
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, heavy cream, sugar, cinnamon, pinch of salt (if using) and vanilla extract till well combined.
- Dip each bread in the egg mixture but do not soak. Flip to dip the other side
- Spray air fryer basket with oil spray then place eggy bread in air fryer and air fry at 370°F / 180°C for 8 mins flipping half way through.
Notes
- I would recommend using a perforated parchment paper line for this recipe. It tends to stick even after spraying the basket.
- Depending on the sizes of the bread, the egg mixture can be used for 6 to 8 slices of bread.
Nutrition info is for 8 slices of bread.
When do I add the milk?
Hi Beverly,
It should be in step 1 when yours the eggs, cinnamon etc. I have edited to include it. Thank you for letting me know.