Air Fryer French Toast

Name: Air Fryer French Toast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 thick slices bread (brioche or sandwich bread); 2 large eggs; 1/3 cup (80 ml) milk; 1 tbsp sugar; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; Pinch of salt; Butter or oil spray for the basket; Maple syrup, to serve

Custard-soaked bread with crisp edges and a soft center. The air fryer browns both sides if you flip once, and you can keep batches warm while you finish the rest.

18 min total
350°F / 177°C
2 servings
10 min prep

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Stale bread wins

Day-old sandwich bread or brioche soaks without falling apart.

Do not drown

A quick dip is enough. Soggy slices steam instead of toast.

Flip once

Bottom browns first. Flip halfway for even color.

Air Fryer French Toast

Prep 10 min · Cook 8 min · Total 18 min · 2 servings

Air Fryer350°F / 177°C

Basket time8 min

Flip / shakeat 4 min

Tested onCosori 5.8 qt, 1700W

Crowding. Two slices at a time with space between. Crowding steams the custard.

Step-by-step instructions

Follow each step in order. Photos show what to look for so the basket finish matches the plate.

Soak

Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a shallow dish. Dip each bread slice 5-10 seconds per side so it is coated but not soggy.
Bread slices dipped in egg custard for French toast

Cook

Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (177°C). Lightly grease the basket.
Cook 2 slices at a time for 3-4 minutes, flip, then cook 3-4 minutes more until golden and set.
French toast slices cooking in the air fryer basket
Serve hot with maple syrup, fruit or yogurt.