Description
Air Fryer French Toast offers a delightful, healthier twist on a classic breakfast favorite. This easy recipe transforms thick-cut brioche or challah into golden slices infused with warm cinnamon and sweet vanilla. Cooking them in an air fryer ensures a perfect crispness without excess oil, making it an indulgent yet guilt-free treat. Drizzle with maple syrup for the ultimate brunch experience that will have your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick-cut brioche or challah bread
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla until frothy.
- Cut bread into one-inch thick slices.
- Dip each slice into the egg mixture for about 30 seconds per side; let excess drip off.
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for five minutes.
- Arrange soaked bread slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown; flip halfway through cooking.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg