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These Easy Air Fryer French Toast Bites are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making them perfect for breakfast or brunch. Quick to make and ideal for dipping in syrup, they’re a fun twist on classic French toast.

Air Fryer French Toast Bites

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Crispy outside, custardy inside, ready in 10 minutes. The brunch shortcut you'll make on repeat.

Ingredients 

Ingredients

  • 6 thick slices brioche, or challah, day-old, cut into ¾-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1½ tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

For serving (optional):

  • Powdered sugar
  • Pure maple syrup, warmed
  • Fresh berries

Instructions

  • Prep the bread. Cut bread into ¾-inch cubes. If bread is fresh, leave cubes uncovered on the counter for 2 hours or toast at 300°F for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk the custard. In a wide bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, brown sugar, and salt until completely smooth.
  • Soak. Add bread cubes to the custard. Toss gently to coat. Let sit 2–3 minutes, tossing once. No pooled liquid should remain.
  • Butter toss. Drizzle melted butter over cubes and toss to coat evenly.
  • Air fry. Line basket with air-fryer parchment or spray well with oil. Arrange cubes in a single layer with space between each. Cook at 370°F for 8–10 minutes, shaking the basket at the 5-minute mark, until deeply golden and crisp on the outside.
  • Serve immediately. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with warm maple syrup and berries.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Notes

Recipe Notes

  • Bread choice matters most. Brioche or challah produce the best texture. Sandwich bread tears; sourdough fights the flavor.
  • Day-old bread is essential. Fresh bread soaks up too much liquid and turns gummy.
  • Don't overcrowd. Cook in batches if your basket is small. Single layer = crispy. Stacked = steamed.
  • Reheat in the air fryer, not the microwave — 350°F for 3 minutes restores crispness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 153mgSodium: 219mgPotassium: 111mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 354IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg