My Air Fryer French Toast is light, fluffy, and full of yummy cinnamon and vanilla flavors. This classic breakfast just got so much easier to whip up thanks to the air fryer — all you need are 5 ingredients and about 10 minutes to make it!
Air Fryer French Toast
This morning I decided to make French toast. Actually, I made several batches of it. Remember… I have teenage boys to feed in my house!
Instead of making it on the stovetop like I usually do, I decided to use my air fryer instead. And I’m happy to report that it was one of the easiest breakfast recipes I’ve ever made.
The batter is certainly rich thanks to the eggs and milk. But, never fear! When added to the bread and then air fried, your French toast in air fryer is guaranteed to come out light and fluffy every time.
This simple French toast air fryer recipe can easily be doubled, tripled, or even quadrupled if you’re expecting guests. I will most definitely be making it around the holidays when family and friends are in town visiting. In the meantime, my boys would happily eat this every morning!
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Why You’ll Love Making French Toast in Air Fryer
- Ready in under 15 minutes
- Light and fluff on the inside, crispy on the outside
- Full of warm and cozy flavors
- Incredibly easy to make
- Kid (and teenager) tested and approved
- Fewer dishes mean less cleanup
Ingredients Needed for Air Fried French Toast
You don’t need anything too complicated to make French toast in your air fryer! In fact, you likely already have everything you need. You’ll use the same ingredients as you would in a traditional French toast recipe.
For complete ingredients and quantities, as well as the nutritional information, keep on scrolling until you get to the bottom with a printable recipe card.
- Bread: You can use whatever kind of bread you’d like. I ended up grabbing some simple white sandwich bread because that’s what I had at home! Whole wheat, multigrain, or even French or Italian bread would also work. Basically, if it fits in the air fryer, you can use it! Challah or brioche are also great options.
- Eggs & Milk: To make the French toast batter! You’ll beat the eggs first and then add the milk. They both add richness to the overall flavor of your French toast, plus act as a vehicle for the vanilla and cinnamon.
- Vanilla & Cinnamon: Here’s where the sweet and warm flavors you know and love about French toast come from! I like pure vanilla extract, but you could also use vanilla bean paste if that’s what you prefer. I wouldn’t skip the cinnamon!
How to Air Fry French Toast
Making air fryer French toast couldn’t be much easier! Once you get going, this recipe moves very quickly. You’ll be munching on your creations before you know it.
Step 1: Crack the eggs
Crack both eggs into a medium-sized bowl.
Step 2: Add the milk
Pour the milk into the bowl.
Step 3: Mix
Use a fork to beat the eggs into the milk until well combined.
Step 4: Add the cinnamon & vanilla
Introduce the cinnamon and vanilla into the same bowl. Use your fork to mix until well combined.
Step 5: Add to pan
Spray an air fryer-safe pan with a bit of nonstick cooking oil. I use this pan almost every day!
Step 6: Air fry
Place your French toast in the air fryer and air fry at 375 degrees F for 6 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Serve with butter and maple syrup, and enjoy!
French Toast Air Fryer Pro Tips
- Use Up Stale Bread: This French toast recipe is a great one for using up any stale bread you may have! It will soak up the egg mixture better, giving you a crispier outside and softer inside.
- For the best golden-brown crust, make sure that egg mixture isn’t too runny. A thicker batter will coat the bread better!
- Don’t Overcrowd: You want to avoid overcrowding the pan, or your air fryer basket if that’s what you’re using. If you squish too many slices of bread inside, your air fried French toast won’t cook evenly.
- If you are thinking about using your air fryer basket, I can’t say enough good things about using a pan instead. You can keep reusing it to make as much air fryer French toast as you need without having to go in and clean the basket out each time.
- Experiment with Toppings: Whenever I make French toast in air fryer, I let my kids choose their own toppings. Butter and maple syrup are classic choices, but sometimes they ask for something a bit more decadent! Cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar, fresh fruit, or whipped cream are all up for grabs!
Air Fryer French Toast FAQs
Absolutely! Frozen bread is a great option for air fried French toast. It does require a bit of forethought, though. Make sure to thaw it in the fridge overnight before dipping it into the egg mixture and then air frying.
It really depends on your air fryer and how thick your bread is. 3 minutes or so on each side at 375 degrees F is a good jumping-off point. Generally, it takes around 5-7 minutes total, so start checking for doneness around the 5-6 minute mark. Thicker slices may take up to 8 or 9 minutes.
If you have any leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Any longer, and it could go soggy. To reheat, place the French toast back into the air fryer and heat at 350 degrees F until warmed through.
Sure thing! Let the French toast cool completely, then place in an airtight container or freezer bag. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat, let it thaw overnight in the fridge before adding it back to the air fryer, or air fry from frozen. You may need to adjust the cooking time.
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Air Fryer French Toast
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Ingredients
- 4 slices of bread
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla. Then beat until the eggs are broken up and everything is mixed well.
- Dip each piece of bread into the mixture and shake to get the excess off as you add them to the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 3 minutes at 375 degrees F. Then flip them over and air fry for another 3 minutes.
- Serve with maple syrup and enjoy!
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Tyanne
Best French toast I have made yet!
Cyril
Do you use air crisp to do toast
Phil
Alexis
Great french toast recipe! My husband said it tasted like I put it in a cast iron skillet. I did have to spray the air fryer tray, though.
Dough
Made this today…very tasty!!!
Lois
I have a Ninja and will try this recipe tomorrow. Sounds great!!!
Lois
I never made French Toast in the air fryer but there is a first time for everything!!!😃
Julie
So yummy! I just made this with regular white bread & subbed heavy whipping cream for half of the milk. I have a Costway air fryer oven and had to cook it for 7 minutes each side to get it as golden brown as I wanted. Turned out great!
Karin
Made this with almond bread by Unbread. Use a liner that’s lightly sprayed with avocado oil before adding dipped slices of bread. When you’re done, use the left-over egg mix to coat sliced, cored apples of your choice (I used Cortland) and cook at 330 for 10 minutes in an oven-proof glass dish. Perfect accompaniment to the French toast. Not mushy.
Sharon
Just made! Awesome recipe. Will definitely keep. It did take about 8-9 minutes but well worth it!
Diana Grosshans
Cooking time needed to be adjusted for my air fryer. I have an instant pot vortex. It was 4 minutes per side at 340. I also had to make the decision to save milk for my toddler, so I had to use heavy cream. Added brown sugar. Amazing.
LISA JONES
AWESOME
AKomarek
Great base recipe. I cut each slice of bread into 3 strips. Added salt, half the vanilla with the other half maple syrup, and a tablespoon of powdered sugar. After experimenting with our Ninja, we found they needed 390 degrees for 4 minutes on the first side, flipped over, and air fried at 390 degrees for 2 minutes. Perfect French toast sticks.
Lisa
Awesome
Hazel
These turned out perfect thank you
Kim
1st recipe I made in my new air fryer .
I also feel next time I have to cook longer..