Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Air Fryer French Toast Bites featuring crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside brioche cubes soaked in a cinnamon vanilla egg mixture. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, these bites are cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer and served with optional toppings like powdered sugar, maple syrup, or fresh berries.
Ingredients
Scale
French Toast Bites
- 4 slices thick-cut brioche or Texas toast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- cooking spray or oil for greasing
Optional Toppings
- powdered sugar
- maple syrup
- fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3–5 minutes to ensure an even cooking temperature for the French toast bites.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Soak Bread Cubes: Add the brioche or Texas toast cubes to the egg mixture and gently toss to coat all pieces evenly. Allow the bread to soak for about 1 to 2 minutes, so they absorb the flavors without becoming too soggy.
- Grease Air Fryer Basket: Lightly grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray or a small amount of oil to prevent sticking and help achieve a crispy exterior on the French toast bites.
- Air Fry in Batches: Place the soaked bread cubes in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to ensure even cooking. Cook the bites at 375°F (190°C) for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to brown all sides evenly.
- Serve Warm: Once golden brown and crisp on the outside, remove the French toast bites from the air fryer. Serve warm with your favorite optional toppings such as powdered sugar, maple syrup, or fresh berries for added sweetness and flavor.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for the best texture as it absorbs the egg mixture better and holds up to air frying.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure each bite cooks evenly and crisps up nicely.
- For extra crunchiness, sprinkle cinnamon sugar on the bread cubes before air frying.
- These bites are best enjoyed immediately but can be reheated briefly in the air fryer to restore crispness.
