Air-Fryer French Toast Sticks

Name: Air-Fryer French Toast Sticks
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1-1/2 dozen
Ingredients: 6 slices day-old Texas toast; 4 large eggs; 1 cup 2% milk; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 cups crushed cornflakes, optional; Confectioners' sugar, optional; Maple syrup

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + freezing Cook: 10 min.

Yield 1-1/2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Our air-fryer French toast sticks are simple to prep and freeze, and even easier to cook in the air fryer when the moment strikes.

Ingredients

6 slices day-old Texas toast
4 large eggs
1 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups crushed cornflakes, optional
Confectioners' sugar, optional
Maple syrup

Directions

Cut each piece of bread into thirds; place in an ungreased 13x9-in. dish. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon. Pour over bread; soak for 2 minutes, turning once. If desired, coat bread with cornflake crumbs on all sides.
Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Freeze until firm, about 45 minutes. Transfer to an airtight freezer container and store in the freezer.
To use frozen French toast sticks: Preheat air fryer to 350°. Place desired number on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook for 3 minutes. Turn; cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes longer. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired. Serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts

3 sticks: 184 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 253mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.

This quick recipe makes it easy to prepare air-fryer French toast sticks. Have them handy in the freezer for a hearty breakfast in an instant. They're also wonderful for buffets and eating on the go. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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