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
Description
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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Kimberly H
Love this recipe, easiest airfryer French toast one I have found!!..The grand babies LOVE it! Especially with caramelized 🍌 bananas!
Kimberly H
Best airfryer French toast recipe and super easy!!
Kimberly H
It posted my rating twice, you may delete this one and keep the other one that stays my grandkids love it.
Thank you
Amy C
Spot on! Used pre heated 6 qt instantpot air fryer. Cooked through. I use 1 egg per slice and splash of milk.
Denise
This is so good!
Kimberly Haberman Bastille
We are on vacation so I didn’t have the vanilla or cinnamon but I brought my Ninja with me. We used Brioche bread and it turned out perfect. I can’t wait to make this again with all the ingredients.l
Duck
So, the pictures show beautifully browned French toast. Does it not brown in the air fryer??
Christina Beyer
Thanks for the recipe, I finally found one so simple yet very delicious, my husband request it every morning for breakfast. I have to cook more than 3 min on each side using the ninja foodi xl grill air crisp option. It came out perfect..
Laura Adams
Heavenly, though air-fried at 350°F, per another recipe I’ve used for French toast sticks. 6 minutes was perfect, though they did not brown the way I expected. I used Texas Toast.
John Russell
The French Toast came out great. The second three minutes we did at 350 to get them a little darker. Agree that they need a a few more than 6 minutes. We have a Cuisinart air fryer/toaster oven.
Veronica
I have the Omni Plus and followed this recipe today. I too had to cook it longer more like 5 mins each side. I was curious 8f it was because i was using GF bread and flour(?) Or maybe I’m so used to french toast cooked on a griddle giving the bread a more brown toasted look,. Yet, this version never really got that golden brown color. Though once cooked it was awesome!
Donna
This would taste a lot better if you add a little bit of salt. The eggs need it and it will make the flavors pop!
Salena
Loved it 3 mins each size worked perfect for mine
Judith DeMaestri
Do you put it in a pan? Mine has wire only .
Laurie
yes, look at the pictures, I used a small pan.
Sue
Very good french toast ? The only problem is that in the air fryer it takes too long. Can only do one slice at a time. I will make again but on a griddle or in the oven. It was the first time my husband has loved my French toast! ?
Hannah
Tried this recipe and it came
Out great! However my slices needed to cook for more than 3 minutes, closer to 7 but I will for sure try this again!
Laurie
what type of air fryer do you have?
Jennifer
I’m not sure if you noticed but the recipe says to cook it 3 minutes, flip and then 3 more minutes.
Nef
I have a new convection oven with air fryer and everything tends to come out like hockey pucks. Thank you for giving me the right temp and time for perfect French toast! I used almond egg nog, added spices, and pumpkin brioche. Magnificent *chef’s kiss*
Katharine
Smelled heavenly while air frying and my husband found it delicious.
Karmen
Do you put all 4 slices at once? Or one at a time?