Description
These Air Fryer French Toast Bites are a quick and delightful breakfast or snack option featuring golden, crispy, and fluffy bread cubes infused with a sweet cinnamon-vanilla egg batter. Perfectly cooked in an air fryer for a healthier twist on classic French toast, they are easy to prepare and great for dipping in syrup or dusting with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
French Toast Bites
- 4 slices of thick bread (brioche or challah recommended)
- 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
- Nonstick cooking spray or melted butter (for greasing)
For Serving
- Powdered sugar or syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to preheat so it’s ready for cooking the French toast bites evenly.
- Prepare the bread cubes: Cut the thick slices of bread into 1-inch cubes and place them aside, ensuring they are ready for dipping.
- Make the 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 the bread cubes: Dip each bread cube into the egg mixture, making sure they are fully coated. Shake off any excess to avoid sogginess during cooking.
- Prepare the air fryer basket: Lightly grease the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray or melted butter to prevent sticking.
- Arrange and air fry: Place the coated bread cubes in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving a little space between each piece. Air fry for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning, until the bites are golden and crispy.
- Serve warm: Remove the French toast bites from the air fryer and serve immediately, dusted with powdered sugar or accompanied by syrup for dipping.
Notes
- Use thick slices of brioche or challah bread for the best texture and flavor.
- You can substitute dairy milk with any plant-based milk to suit dietary preferences.
- Shaking the air fryer basket halfway through cooking helps the bites cook evenly and get crispy on all sides.
- Adjust sugar quantity or omit for less sweetness according to taste.
- Serve immediately for the best crispiness; leftover bites can be reheated in the air fryer to restore texture.
