Description
These Air Fryer French Toast Bites are a quick and delicious breakfast treat, featuring bite-sized pieces of thick, buttery bread coated in a cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture and cooked to golden perfection in an air fryer. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender inside, they make a fun, easy, and mess-free way to enjoy classic French toast in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 4 slices of thick bread (brioche or challah recommended)
Egg Mixture
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
- Pinch of salt
For Cooking and Serving
- Nonstick cooking spray or melted butter (for greasing)
- Powdered sugar or syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal cooking temperature for crispy French toast bites.
- Prepare Bread Cubes: Cut each slice of thick bread into 1-inch cubes and set aside for dipping.
- Mix Egg Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, sugar (if using), and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Coat Bread Cubes: Dip each bread cube into the egg mixture thoroughly, making sure each piece is fully coated. Shake off any excess batter before cooking.
- Grease Air Fryer Basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray or brush with melted butter to prevent sticking.
- Arrange and Air Fry: Place the coated bread cubes in a single layer inside the basket, leaving some space between pieces for even cooking. Air fry at 375°F for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure all sides become golden and crispy.
- Serve: Remove the French toast bites carefully and serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of syrup for dipping.
Notes
- For best results, use thick, sturdy bread like brioche or challah to avoid sogginess.
- You can substitute dairy milk with any plant-based milk such as almond or oat milk.
- Adjust sugar quantity to your taste or omit for a less sweet option.
- Shaking the air fryer basket halfway through cooking ensures even browning on all sides.
- Serve immediately for the crispiest texture; leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes.
