This is the best french toast stick recipe and is a quick alternative to traditional french toast! You can achieve the most delicious french toast sticks with the right amount of crispness with crispy edges and a creamy soft inside. You can also make these ahead of time, freeze them then enjoy them for a quick breakfast on busy mornings! The air fryer works by circulating hot air which crisps up the exterior of food whilst keeping the inside soft. In general, I find that air fryer recipes have a much faster cooking time that those cooked in a regular oven. I love making desserts and sweet dishes in the air fryer such as this Vegan Burnt Basque Cheesecake and Air Fryer Grilled Pineapple!
Why you will love this recipe
Easy recipe for a delicious breakfast that can get you perfect results every single time Eggless french toast – no need to bother with an egg mixture. Perfect for those with medical reasons, dietary reasons or budgets. A fun breakfast that will be loved by the entire family.
Ingredients
White bread – stale bread holds the custard better. I used 2 day old bread. I went for a whole loaf rather than one already slices. This is so I could cut the bread slices to the thickness I wanted. Texas toast is usually thickly cut. Usually, brioche bread is used but as I want to keep the recipe egg free, I went with white bread which still worked wonderfully. Use any other leftover bread to make Bread Sauce Instant custard powder – you can easily find instant custard powder in most home baking sections of supermarkets. This way, you can make an egg free custard which works the same way. Birds is one such brand. Milk and cream – I used whole milk and heavy cream which helps make the custard mixture thicker Vanilla extract For serving: Sugar – you can use white or brown sugar. I used granulated sugar but you can use confectioners’ sugar (icing sugar) too. Cinnamon powder – to make the cinnamon-sugar mixture Melted butter – I found that brushing over a little melted butter whilst the bread sticks are still hot helps the sugar to coat even better Maple syrup
Pro Tips
Type of bread – Stale bread is the best kind of bread as it holds well after being dipped in the custard Custard consistency – For best results to dip bread, you’re looking for a consistency that is runnier than custard – I’d go for a heavy cream consistency Place sticks with a little gap so that the air can circulate all edges. Cooking times – times and temperatures can vary based on your air fryer model and size of your french toast sticks. Serve straight away – Enjoy your air fryer french toast sticks immediately for the best results – they can become more chewy over time.
How to make French Toast Sticks in the Air Fryer
In a shallow bowl, whisk custard powder, milk and cream and vanilla extract until smooth. Slice the bread into 1 inch thick slices then slice further into equal sticks. Spray the basket of your air fryer with cooking oil spray or brush on the oil. Dunk the french toast stick into the custard mixture and place in the air fryer basket in a single layer Air Fry at 200 C or 400 degrees f for 10 minutes or until golden brown, flipping over at the half way mark Brush over melted butter and roll into the cinnamon sugar mixture Serve immediately.
How to Air Fry Frozen French Toast Sticks
Instead of making homemade french toast sticks, you can simply pop frozen ones into the air fryer for an easy breakfast option. Place the sticks in the air fryer basket and air fryer at 400 F or 200C for around 3-4 minutes or until hot through.
Serving Suggestions
Maple syrup is a winning combination but you can experiment with different dips
Salted caramel dip Coconut syrup warmed peanut butter
Fresh fruit such as strawberries, raspberries and blueberries add a pop of colour and flavour. A scoop of vanilla ice cream would also taste great!
Storage
French toast sticks are best enjoyed immediately, however, you can store leftovers in an airtight container. Reheat for a minute or so in the oven or air fryer to enjoy them later. To freeze for later, layer the sticks in parchment paper and freeze in a freezer safe container for up to 1 month. Reheat in the oven or air fryer until hot through. The texture may change due to the freezing process.
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