This Air Fryer French Toast Sticks Recipe is a convenient and delicious way to enjoy a breakfast favorite in a healthier manner. Utilizing an air fryer ensures that the sticks come out crispy without the need for excessive oil, making it an easy dinner recipe option for busy families.
With simple ingredients and quick preparation time, these French toast sticks are perfect for a satisfying meal any time of the day. You can easily adapt this air fryer recipe by adding cinnamon, vanilla, or even your favorite toppings.
Quick and Easy Air Fryer French Toast Sticks

These French toast sticks are made with bread slices dipped in a sweet egg mixture, then cooked in the air fryer to crispy perfection. This recipe takes about 20 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of thick bread (like Texas toast or challah)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- Cooking spray or oil for air frying
- Maple syrup for serving
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Bread: Cut each slice of bread into 3 equal sticks.
- Make the Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar until well combined.
- Dip the Bread Sticks: Dip each bread stick into the egg mixture, ensuring they are coated on all sides. Allow any excess mixture to drip off.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for a few minutes.
- Cook: Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the coated French toast sticks in a single layer in the basket and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Carefully remove the sticks from the basket. Serve warm with maple syrup and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 220kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
