Easy French Toast Sticks
Crunchy, cinnamon-sugared sticks made from ordinary sandwich bread that are perfect for dipping, quick to prepare, and kid-approved.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 slices slices of bread Day-old or slightly stale bread holds up best.
- 2 eggs eggs
- 1/2 cup milk Dairy or any unsweetened plant milk.
- 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar Can swap with coconut sugar or brown sugar.
- Butter or cooking spray For greasing the air fryer basket.
- Maple syrup or other dipping sauce Optional for serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the air fryer to 370°F (188°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Cut each bread slice into 3–4 sticks, depending on how thick you like them.
- Dip each bread stick into the egg mixture, turning to coat all sides for about 2–3 seconds per side.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the sugar and a pinch more cinnamon.
- Lightly grease the air fryer basket with butter or cooking spray.
Cooking
- Place the dipped bread sticks in a single layer in the basket, leaving space for air to circulate.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mix evenly over the bread sticks.
- Air fry for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until sticks are golden brown and crisp.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, jam, or a chocolate-hazelnut dip.
Notes
Refrigerator: Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freezer: Flash-freeze sticks on a tray, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 1 month. Reheat from frozen in the air fryer at 350°F for 4–6 minutes.