Air Fryer French Toast is my new favorite easy recipe for breakfast! It’s super easy and the best part is – you can make your sausage or bacon at the same time!
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I’ve always loved French Toast – really it’s a syrup delivery tool – right? Ever since I hit 40 – I only use real maple syrup. The difference is amazing and it’s perfect with this air fryer French toast recipe – might as well splurge!
Can you make french toast in an air fryer?
Yes! Most definitely! Whether you have a basket style or air fryer oven – it will make you amazing french toast! In the air fryer, hot air circulates around whatever you’re cooking and cooks it quick and perfectly with no oil! Just be sure to leave enough space around each item so the air moves around the food.
I have a tendency to burn french toast when I make it on the stove – so I was excited to try the air fryer. I was surprised that it was golden brown and had that perfect crispiness! The plus here is that you’re not using any oil! That means you can have more butter on your crispy French toast!
What’s in French Toast batter?
The best French toast batter has simple ingredients! All you need are eggs, heavy cream (or milk), salt, vanilla extract and a bit of cinnamon. How many eggs? I use 1 egg for 1-2 pieces of bread. Beat that with a whisk – I like these silicone whisks. Once your custard mixture is ready, you’re ready to air fry!
For the milk – you can use whatever you like – I used heavy cream but anything from 2% milk to whole milk to heavy cream will work just fine. If you’re a dairy-free milk person – you can use oat milk or almond milk person too!
What type of bread is best for French toast?
Most folks think that the best bread for classic French toast is Brioche bread – which is really like a richer style of sandwich bread made with butter and egg. When I’m making French toast at home – I just try go for any kind of bread with thicker bread slices – my favorite brand is Sara Lee Artesano – I use it for grilled cheese too! You can also use french bread or Texas toast. If your bread isn’t thick enough – you’ll have soggy french toast!
How do you make air fryer French toast?
Air Fryer French Toast is a delicious recipe for a 10 minute breakfast – with just a couple of easy steps:
- In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt, vanilla and cinnamon
- Grab your thick slices of bread
- Dip each piece of bread into the egg mixture and coat both sides
- Give the tray a quick spritz with non-stick cooking spray
- Lay each slice in a single layer in the air fryer basket with at least an inch of space all around.
- Air fry at 400 degrees for four minutes, then flip slice of bread and air fry for four minutes more.
- Serve with one of these great options:
- melted butter & syrup
- powdered sugar
- cinnamon sugar
- blueberry compote
If you’re going to make bacon with this great recipe for french toast – you should start the bacon five minutes ahead of time. If you’re making sausage links (or patties) – you could pop that in when you flip your french toast since they’re already pre-cooked.
Can you freeze leftover french toast?
Yes! The best way is to store in an airtight container and freeze for up to three months. You can reheat in the air fryer for 3-5 minutes at 300 degrees.
Can you make air fryer french toast sticks from the freezer section of the grocery store?
Yes! These are super simple as well – just pop them in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 5 minutes. These are pre-cooked so no need to flip – just reheating them. Serve with syrup.
What to serve with French Toast
This easy french toast recipe is great for a quick breakfast or even one of the more indulgent breakfasts! Here are sides for all:
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Air Fryer French Toast
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (or half and half or milk)
- 1/4 tsp coarse sea salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 4 slices thick white bread (Sara Lee Artesano is my favorite!)
Instructions
- Whisk together eggs, cream, cinnamon, salt and vanilla3 eggs, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1/4 tsp coarse sea salt, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Dip bread slices in egg mixture making sure both sides are coated. If you're getting low – you can add a 4th egg and a dash more cream.4 slices thick white bread
- Give the tray a quick spritz with non-stick cooking spray
- Lay slices in air fryer at least one inch apart
- Air fry at 400 for 4 minutes
- Open air fryer and flip slices. Air fry 4 minutes more.
Frances Baron says
Hi Heather, Just got my air fryer. Haven’t even used it yet. I was so excited to see the French Toast recipe, my favorite. I am also on WW for the millionth time. I’m at Lifetime but still want to lose a few more pounds. So happy to have found your site. Looking forward to using your recipes.
Thanks.
FoodHussy says
That’s awesome Frances! I am adding more WW each week! I just made the most awesome cabbage soup that is only 1 pt!!dd!
Lee says
It came out great, but the bread stuck to the air fryer, do I have to spray the air basket with vegetable oil first ?
FoodHussy says
I didn’t have that issue – but yes – if you did – you could spritz it with vegetable oil or lightly brush with butter first
Nirvana says
Do you get egg dripping off the bread while airfrying?
FoodHussy says
No – you shake it off like you would if you were putting it in a pan.
James says
I will say French toast is my favourite breakfast. One amazing ingredient I always include is a shot of Grand Marnier in my batter. Will definitely try it with the air fryer.
EMILIE MANDARINO says
Sprayed both toast and basket mine stuck terribly
FoodHussy says
Argh – I’ve sprayed and not had problems – try parchment as you’ll see in the video at the top of the recipe page – can’t stick to that!
Phyllis says
This idea sounds great for the air fryer. will have to try it. I also have a wire basket. So will use Parch. paper too. Good idea. I have always used Nutmeg with french toast in the egg mixture. And have always made french toast in the waffle iron. Then I knew it was done all the way through. Good air fryer site, thanks bunches full.
FoodHussy says
Hope you enjoy! I just made some this morning with Apple Struesel bread from Aldi!