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Finished pumpkin French toast in the air fryer basket, golden brown and crisp at the edges

Air Fryer Pumpkin French Toast

5 from 13 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Thick brioche soaked in a real pumpkin custard and air fried until crisp at the edges and custardy in the center. A 20-minute fall breakfast.

Ingredients 

  • 8 slices bread, brioche or challah bread, ¾ to 1 inch thick (preferably day-old)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
  • ⅔ cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the basket
  • Powdered sugar and maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

  • Whisk the eggs in a shallow dish until fully broken up. Add the pumpkin puree, milk, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Whisk until completely smooth.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Grease the basket well with butter.
  • Soak each slice of bread in the custard for about 20 to 30 seconds per side, until saturated to the center. Lift out and let excess drip off.
  • Arrange the slices in a single layer in the basket, leaving space between them. Work in batches.
  • Air fry for 5 minutes.
  • Flip each slice, brush the tops with melted butter, and air fry another 3 to 5 minutes until deep golden brown and set in the middle.
  • Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately with warm maple syrup.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Notes

  • Day-old bread absorbs the custard better and holds its shape. Fresh bread can be left out for an hour first.
  • Cooking times vary between air fryer models. Start checking at 8 minutes total.
  • To freeze: cool completely, freeze in a single layer until solid, then bag. Reheat at 350°F for 5 to 6 minutes from frozen.
  • If your pumpkin puree is watery, drain it on a paper towel for a few minutes first.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 11gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 393mgPotassium: 257mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5147IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 161mgIron: 3mg