Description
Delight in these crispy and fluffy Air Fryer French Toast Bites, a perfect bite-sized breakfast or snack. Using thick brioche or challah bread cubes coated in a spiced egg mixture, these golden-brown morsels cook quickly in the air fryer for a deliciously easy treat. Serve them warm with powdered sugar or syrup for an irresistible way to start your day or satisfy your sweet cravings.
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
For Cooking
- Nonstick cooking spray or melted butter
For Serving
- Powdered sugar or syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to preheat while you prepare the bread. Preheating ensures the French toast bites cook evenly and become perfectly crispy.
- Prepare Bread Cubes: Cut the thick bread slices into 1-inch cubes. Using thicker bread like brioche or challah helps the bites stay soft inside while crisping on the outside.
- Mix the Egg Mixture: 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 well combined, infusing the custard with warmth and sweetness.
- Coat the Bread Cubes: Dip each bread cube into the egg mixture, making sure it is fully coated. Shake off any excess custard to prevent sogginess during cooking.
- Prepare the Air Fryer Basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray or brush with melted butter to prevent sticking. Arrange the coated bread cubes in a single layer, spacing them apart to allow air circulation for even crisping.
- Air Fry the Bites: Cook the bread cubes in the air fryer for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure all sides become golden brown and crispy.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once cooked, serve the French toast bites warm, dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with syrup for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Use day-old or slightly stale bread for best results as it absorbs the egg mixture better without becoming mushy.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, these can be baked in an oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 12-15 minutes, turning halfway through.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk with almond, oat, or soy milk.
- The sugar in the egg mixture is optional; you can adjust sweetness to your preference or omit it for a less sweet version.
- Ensure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow even cooking and crispness.
