Description
Delight in these irresistible Air Fryer French Toast Bites, featuring golden, crispy bread cubes infused with a cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, these bite-sized treats come together effortlessly in just 18 minutes using your air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 4 slices of thick bread (brioche or challah recommended)
Egg Mixture
- 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
To Cook & Serve
- Nonstick cooking spray or melted butter (for greasing air fryer basket)
- Powdered sugar or syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for cooking the French toast bites evenly and quickly.
- Prepare Bread Cubes: Cut the thick bread slices into 1-inch cubes and set them aside for dipping.
- Mix 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 Bread Cubes: Dip each bread cube into the egg mixture, making sure they are fully coated. Shake off any excess batter before air frying to avoid sogginess.
- Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Lightly grease the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray or melted butter to prevent sticking.
- Air Fry the Bites: Arrange the coated bread cubes in a single layer inside the basket, leaving some space between each piece for even cooking. Air fry for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure they cook evenly and become golden and crispy.
- Serve Warm: Once cooked, serve the French toast bites warm, topped with powdered sugar or your favorite syrup for dipping.
Notes
- Using thick bread like brioche or challah adds extra richness and holds up better during air frying.
- For a healthier option, substitute sugar with a natural sweetener or omit entirely.
- Ensure the air fryer basket is not overcrowded to allow for even crisping.
- Shake the basket halfway through cooking to prevent sticking and promote uniform browning.
- These bites are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the air fryer to regain crispness.
