Crispy Air Fryer French Toast Bites: Quick & Easy Breakfast
Discover a delightful way to enjoy breakfast with these crispy air fryer French toast bites. Perfectly golden and easy to make, they are a hit for both kids and adults!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Thick-cut bread (brioche, challah, or Texas toast)
- Fresh large eggs
- Whole milk (or 2% milk, skim milk, or unsweetened almond milk)
- Granulated sugar or maple syrup
- Pure vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon
- Freshly grated nutmeg
- Salt
- Butter or oil spray (avocado oil spray or melted unsalted butter)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Bread: Cut the bread into uniform 1-inch cubes or small sticks.
- Whisk the Custard: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Preheat Your Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3-5 minutes.
- Dip the Bread Bites: Quickly dip each bread cube into the egg custard, ensuring all sides are coated without soaking them too long.
- Arrange in the Air Fryer: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil or brush with melted butter. Arrange the dipped bites in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Air Fry to Perfection: Air fry the bites for 6-8 minutes, flipping them halfway through until golden-brown and crispy.
- Repeat and Serve: Remove the first batch and repeat the process with any remaining bread bites. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Don't overcrowd the basket for even cooking. Use slightly stale, thick-cut bread for the best texture. A quick dip in the custard is key to avoid mushiness.