Air Fryer French Toast

5 from 2 votes

Air Fryer French toast is easy to prep and so quick to make! With a crispy exterior and fluffy inside serve it whole or cut into french toast sticks.

Prep Time4

Cook Time8

Total Time12

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings:

2 large eggs
½ cup whole milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp cinnamon
4 slices bread like brioche, about 3/4-inch thick, day-old
oil spray for example, avocado oil, light olive oil, or coconut oil (NOT cooking spray)

Preheat Air Fryer to 380 degrees F.
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
Dip the bread into the mixture or place bread in a shallow baking pan and pour batter over the bread. Let the bread soak for about 1 minute per side until the mixture is absorbed.
Spray the air fryer basket with oil spray. Allow any excess custard mixture to drip off the bread, then transfer to the Air Fryer basket.
Air fry for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
Serve sprinkled with powdered sugar, maple syrup, and berries.

Preheat: Preheat your air fryer for the best result!
Avoid over-soaking: Don't let the bread sit in the egg mixture for too long! It will soak up too much liquid and get soggy. Using day-old or slightly stale bread works best to avoid over-soaking the bread.
Less mess: Let excess custard drip off before transferring to the air fryer basket.
Grease: If your air fryer basket is not non-stick I recommend spraying it with oil spray (not cooking spray) before placing the bread into it to avoid sticking.
Bread: We love brioche. But other sliced bread works too! The denser the bread the longer it needs to soak. A rustic sourdough, for example, needs to soak longer than very soft sandwich bread.
Soaking the bread: An easy and quick way to soak multiple slices is to lay them all out on a baking sheet and pour the batter over the top.
Single Layer: For the best result, avoid overlapping the bread. Depending on your air fryer you have to work in batches. My large air fryer can make 4 slices at the same time.
Air Fryer: Cooking time can vary depending on the power of your Air Fryer! Always keep an eye on the food when you try a new recipe.