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Air Fryer Bananas Foster French Toast

Air Fryer Bananas Foster French Toast

5 from 16 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Topping Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Golden air fried challah French toast smothered in bananas caramelized in a buttery brown sugar sauce. This Air Fryer Bananas Foster French Toast brings the New Orleans dessert to the breakfast table — no flambé required, with an easy rum extract option for the classic flavor.

Ingredients 

French Toast:

  • 1 loaf challah, or brioche bread, cut into six 1-inch-thick slices
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

Bananas Foster Topping:

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon rum extract, optional (or 1 tablespoon dark rum)
  • 2 large bananas, ripe but firm, sliced

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and allspice until well combined.
  • Dip each slice of challah into the custard, letting it soak a few seconds per side to absorb the mixture.
  • Arrange the slices in a single layer in a greased air fryer basket or on a lined tray. Air fry at 350 degrees F for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown on both sides. Cook in batches if needed.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter and brown sugar in a skillet over medium heat, stirring until smooth. Stir in the cinnamon and rum extract, if using.
  • Add the banana slices and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, turning gently once, until the bananas are softened and the sauce is syrupy. Watch closely so the sugar doesn't burn.
  • Plate the French toast, spoon the warm bananas and sauce over the top, and serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Notes

  • Rum option: For classic bananas foster flavor, use the rum extract — or add 1 tablespoon dark rum with the brown sugar and simmer 1 minute. Never flambé in or near the air fryer.
  • Bananas: Firm-ripe is the sweet spot; overripe bananas dissolve into the sauce.
  • Storage: Refrigerate toast and topping separately up to 2 days. Re-crisp toast in the air fryer at 320 degrees F for 2–3 minutes; rewarm bananas in a skillet with a splash of water.
  • Air fryers vary: Check the toast at 6 minutes the first time you make it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 428kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 481mgPotassium: 313mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 543IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 3mg