Air Fryer French Toast Sticks

Air Fryer French Toast Sticks are a quick and easy twist on traditional French toast. Enjoy tossed with cinnamon sugar and dipped in syrup for a breakfast the entire family will love.

Prep Time10

Cook Time8

Total Time18

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: French toast sticks in air fryer, French toast sticks recipe, homemade French toast sticks

Servings: (3 sticks per serving)

Ingredients

1 loaf challah bread (day old)
1 cup whole milk
5 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange zest
pinch of salt
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
maple syrup , for serving

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 350°F if your air fryer requires pre-heating. Lightly coat the basket of air fryer with nonstick cooking spray.
Using a serrated knife, cut the loaf into 12, 3/4-inch slices, then cut each slice into thirds, crosswise, so you end up with 36 bread sticks.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla, orange zest, and salt.
In a separate bowl, combine the cinnamon and sugar. Set aside.
Roll each breadstick quickly in the egg mixture and coat (but do not soak) and shake off any excess.
Place as many sticks into the air fryer basket that will fit in a single layer without touching. (You'll need to cook in batches.)
Cook for about 8 minutes or until just crispy.
Remove from basket and immediately toss to coat French toast sticks in the cinnamon-sugar.
Repeat with the remaining bread slices.
Serve with maple syrup, if desired.

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