Description
These Air Fryer French Toast Bites are a quick, delicious breakfast treat featuring fluffy brioche or challah bread cubes dipped in a cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture and air fried to golden perfection. Perfect for a cozy morning or a fun snack, they come out crispy on the outside and tender inside, served with powdered sugar or syrup for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 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
For Cooking
- Nonstick cooking spray or melted butter
- Powdered sugar or syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) to get it hot and ready for cooking the French toast bites evenly.
- Prepare Bread Cubes: Cut the thick slices of bread into 1-inch cubes and set them aside, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
- Mix Egg Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, sugar, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Coat Bread Cubes: Dip each bread cube into the egg mixture, making sure it gets fully coated, then gently shake off any excess batter.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Lightly grease the air fryer basket with nonstick spray or melted butter to prevent sticking. Place the coated bread cubes in a single layer with space between them for proper air circulation.
- Cook the French Toast Bites: Air fry the bread cubes for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to ensure all sides become golden and crispy.
- Serve: Serve the French toast bites warm, sprinkled with powdered sugar or accompanied by syrup for dipping.
Notes
- Use thick slices of bread like brioche or challah for the best texture.
- For a dairy-free version, choose plant-based milk alternatives.
- Adjust sugar amount as desired or omit for less sweetness.
- Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to promote even crisping.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
